How far is Louisville, KY from Watterson Park, KY?
The driving distance from Louisville, KY to Watterson Park, KY is about 6.8 miles (11 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Louisville and Watterson Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and Watterson Park.
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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
1.6 mi · 4 min · West Liberty Street
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Turn right onto Baxter Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Baxter Avenue
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Continue on Baxter Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Baxter Avenue
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Continue on Newburg Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Newburg Road
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Turn right onto Bishop Lane
2876 ft · 1 min · Bishop Lane
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Turn left onto Champions Trace Lane
1079 ft · 30 sec · Champions Trace Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Champions Trace Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisville and Watterson Park.
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.
Newburg Road
Continue on Newburg Road
2.44 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Louisville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Watterson Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Louisville to Watterson Park?
The road trip is about 6.8 miles (11 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Parkway Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Louisville and 3.4 miles from Watterson Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6 miles (9.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.91 one way or $1.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Louisville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Watterson Park.
Stop Ideas Near Parkway Village
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 Parkway Village.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Watterson Park. Straight-line distance: 5.95 mi (9.57 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 Watterson Park
City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,018 |
| Coordinates | 38.1922900, -85.6832900 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
End: Watterson Park (-85.68329, 38.19229)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $0.91 | $1.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.12 | $2.23 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.27 | $2.55 |
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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