How far is Louisville, KY from Taylor Mill, KY?
The driving distance from Louisville, KY to Taylor Mill, KY is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Louisville and Taylor Mill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and Taylor Mill.
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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
76.8 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
12.1 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275
1620 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 275 East
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 16: Taylor Mill, Covington
2684 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Taylor Mill Road
883 ft · 25 sec · Taylor Mill Road
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Continue on Taylor Mill Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Taylor Mill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Taylor Mill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisville and Taylor Mill.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 North
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76.8 mi · 01h 25m
Route Summary
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A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Louisville and Chance Rain Showers near Taylor Mill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Louisville to Taylor Mill?
The road trip is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km) and usually takes 01h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Worthville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from Louisville and 49.6 miles from Taylor Mill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.20 one way or $26.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Louisville and Chance Rain Showers near Taylor Mill.
Stop Ideas Near Worthville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Worthville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Taylor Mill. Straight-line distance: 85.36 mi (137.37 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 Taylor Mill
City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 6,820 |
| Coordinates | 38.9975600, -84.4963300 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| Country | United States |
End: Taylor Mill (-84.49633, 38.99756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $13.20 | $26.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.89 | $29.77 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.29 | $32.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.56 | $37.13 |
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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