How far is Louisville, KY from Vine Grove, KY?

The driving distance from Louisville, KY to Vine Grove, KY is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33 miles (53.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.47 mi
00h 56m
Flight
32.98 mi
53.08 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.98 mi
Kilometers
53.08 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.47 mi
Kilometers
58.69 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vine Grove
Sat, May 30, 5:35 AM EDT
Return by in Louisville
Sat, May 30, 6:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Louisville
2026-05-30T04:38
Arrive Vine Grove
Sat, May 30, 5:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Louisville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
West Point
KY

City in Kentucky, United States

From Louisville
18.3 mi
00h 28m
To Vine Grove
18.2 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NE
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Louisville and Vine Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and Vine Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on West Jefferson Street

    1611 ft · 1 min · West Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Roy Wilkins Avenue

    2970 ft · 1 min · Roy Wilkins Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South 9th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South 9th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South 7th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South 7th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on 7th Street Road

    2 mi · 4 min · 7th Street Road

  6. 6

    Continue on 7th Street Road

    3128 ft · 1 min · 7th Street Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Dixie Highway

    25.2 mi · 36 min · Dixie Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1608 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Bullion Boulevard

    126 m · 7 sec · Bullion Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Knox Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Knox Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    2235 ft · 45 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Mill Street

    14 m · 2 sec · North Mill Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mill Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisville and Vine Grove.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dixie Highway
25.5 mi · 70%
Knox Avenue
3.55 mi · 10%
7th Street Road
2.61 mi · 7%
Veterans Memorial Highway
1.39 mi · 4%
South 9th Street
1.15 mi · 3%
South 7th Street
0.93 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Dixie Highway

Turn slight left onto Dixie Highway

25.2 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
33 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Point
00h 28m from Louisville
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Louisville and Partly Sunny near Vine Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Louisville to Vine Grove?

The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Louisville and 18.2 miles from Vine Grove.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 33 miles (53.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.86 one way or $9.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Louisville and Partly Sunny near Vine Grove.

Stop Ideas Near West Point

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Point, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Point.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

32 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Vine Grove. Straight-line distance: 32.98 mi (53.08 km).

Louisville

#1 Louisville

The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area.

Population760,026
Coordinates38.2542400, -85.7594100
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Vine Grove

#2 Vine Grove

City in Hardin County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population6,554
Coordinates37.8100700, -85.9813500
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Louisville (-85.75941, 38.25424)
End: Vine Grove (-85.98135, 37.81007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.87 L · about $4.86
Round trip
$9.73
2.58 gal · 9.74 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.86 $9.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.49 $10.97
Premium $4.65 $6.00 $12.01
Diesel $5.30 $6.84 $13.68

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Louisville and Vine Grove. The current time is 04:38:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.