How far is Louisville, KY from Pewee Valley, KY?
The driving distance from Louisville, KY to Pewee Valley, KY is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Louisville and Pewee Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and Pewee Valley.
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Start on West Jefferson Street
1611 ft · 1 min · West Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto Roy Wilkins Avenue
535 ft · 11 sec · Roy Wilkins Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 64 West, I 64 East: New Albany, Saint Louis, Lexington
139 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Lexington
1063 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cincinnati
1035 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
9.1 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 265 South, KY 841 South: Gene Snyder Freeway
3086 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 146: Anchorage, Pewee Valley
1969 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Pewee Valley
34 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto La Grange Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · La Grange Road
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Continue on Lagrange Road
1353 ft · 23 sec · Lagrange Road
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Continue on La Grange Road
3210 ft · 54 sec · La Grange Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · La Grange Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisville and Pewee Valley.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 71 North
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9.11 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny leaving Louisville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Pewee Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Louisville to Pewee Valley?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hills and Dales is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Louisville and 9.4 miles from Pewee Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny around Louisville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Pewee Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Hills and Dales
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Pewee Valley. Straight-line distance: 15.25 mi (24.55 km).
#1 Louisville
The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area.
| Population | 760,026 |
| Coordinates | 38.2542400, -85.7594100 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pewee Valley
City in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,574 |
| Coordinates | 38.3106200, -85.4874600 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pewee Valley (-85.48746, 38.31062)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.53 | $5.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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