How far is Masonville, KY from Louisville, KY?
The driving distance from Masonville, KY to Louisville, KY is about 113.1 miles (182 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.2 miles (129 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
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 Hancock County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Masonville and Louisville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Masonville and Louisville.
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Start on Masonville Habit Road
35 m · 10 sec · Masonville Habit Road
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Turn right
4.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1742 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wendell Ford Expressway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Wendell Ford Expressway
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Keep slight right
28.2 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit right
3135 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
64.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight right
6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 9th Street, Roy Wilkins Avenue, Downtown
1472 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Roy Wilkins Avenue
1159 ft · 30 sec · Roy Wilkins Avenue
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Turn left onto West Liberty Street
1961 ft · 55 sec · West Liberty Street
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Turn left onto South 5th Street
86 m · 15 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
67 m · 8 sec · West Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Masonville and Louisville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Wendell Ford Expressway
Merge slight left
64.5 mi · 01h 10m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Masonville and Mostly Sunny near Louisville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Masonville to Louisville?
The road trip is about 113.1 miles (182 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
Lewisport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.5 miles from Masonville and 56.6 miles from Louisville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.2 miles (129 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.05 one way or $30.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Masonville and Louisville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Masonville and Mostly Sunny near Louisville.
Stop Ideas Near Lewisport
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 Lewisport.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Masonville and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 80.17 mi (129.02 km).
#1 Masonville
City in Delaware County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 1,014 |
| Coordinates | 37.6750500, -87.0347200 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: West Jefferson Street (-85.759435, 38.254101)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 182 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $15.05 | $30.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.97 | $33.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.57 | $37.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.16 | $42.33 |
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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