How far is Mount Vernon, KY from Louisville, KY?
The driving distance from Mount Vernon, KY to Louisville, KY is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Vernon and Louisville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Louisville.
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Start on Kastle Road
1149 ft · 41 sec · Kastle Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sunset Drive
54 m · 15 sec · Sunset Drive
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Turn left onto South Ashland Avenue
902 ft · 38 sec · South Ashland Avenue
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Turn left onto Euclid Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Euclid Avenue
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Continue on Avenue of Champions
1783 ft · 42 sec · Avenue of Champions
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Continue on Winslow Street
128 m · 16 sec · Winslow Street
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Turn left onto South Upper Street
69 m · 10 sec · South Upper Street
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Turn right onto Bolivar Street
839 ft · 19 sec · Bolivar Street
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Continue on Oliver Lewis Way
1.3 km · 1 min · Oliver Lewis Way
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Continue on Newtown Pike
3.4 mi · 5 min · Newtown Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
1604 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville
70.1 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 3rd Street, River Road, Downtown
1223 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on North 3rd Street
1839 ft · 40 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn right onto West Jefferson Street
1181 ft · 44 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 Mount Vernon 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.
I 64 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville
70.1 mi · 01h 19m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Mount Vernon and Chance Rain Showers near Louisville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Vernon to Louisville?
The road trip is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Shelbyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Mount Vernon and 39.8 miles from Louisville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.56 one way or $21.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Mount Vernon and Chance Rain Showers near Louisville.
Stop Ideas Near Shelbyville
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 Shelbyville.
Louisville, Kentucky
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 70.49 mi (113.44 km).
#1 Mount Vernon
City in Rockcastle County, Kentucky
| Population | 2,375 |
| Coordinates | 38.0256300, -84.4952200 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| 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: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $10.56 | $21.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.91 | $23.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.03 | $26.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.85 | $29.70 |
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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