How far is Louisville, KY from Tompkinsville, KY?
The driving distance from Louisville, KY to Tompkinsville, KY is about 125 miles (201.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kentucky, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Louisville and Tompkinsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and Tompkinsville.
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Start on West Jefferson Street
78 m · 16 sec · West Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
87 m · 15 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto West Liberty Street
2397 ft · 1 min · West Liberty Street
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
68 m · 4 sec · South 1st Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 65 South: Nashville
1087 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
82.8 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 70, KY 90: Cave City, Glasgow
2073 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto Mammoth Cave Road
1292 ft · 26 sec · Mammoth Cave Road
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Continue on Happy Valley Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Happy Valley Street
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Continue on Happy Valley Road
9.4 mi · 14 min · Happy Valley Road
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Turn right onto North Race Street
1 km · 1 min · North Race Street
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
81 m · 10 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto South Green Street
114 m · 15 sec · South Green Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Burkesville Road
10.9 mi · 12 min · Burkesville Road
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Continue on Summer Shade Road
4.7 mi · 5 min · Summer Shade Road
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Turn right
12.5 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
19 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisville and Tompkinsville.
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 65 South
Merge slight left
82.8 mi · 01h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Louisville and Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Tompkinsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Louisville to Tompkinsville?
The road trip is about 125 miles (201.2 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Upton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.6 miles from Louisville and 62.4 miles from Tompkinsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 1:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.63 one way or $33.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Louisville and Tompkinsville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Louisville and Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Tompkinsville.
Stop Ideas Near Upton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Tompkinsville. Straight-line distance: 107.29 mi (172.67 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 Tompkinsville
City in Kentucky
| Population | 2,229 |
| Coordinates | 36.7022800, -85.6916400 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tompkinsville (-85.69164, 36.70228)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $16.63 | $33.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.76 | $37.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.52 | $41.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.39 | $46.78 |
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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