How far is Mount Washington, KY from Valley Station, KY?

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Quick Snapshot
Road
24.49 mi
00h 37m
Flight
18.14 mi
29.2 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.14 mi
Kilometers
29.2 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.49 mi
Kilometers
39.42 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valley Station
Fri, Apr 10, 3:15 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Washington
Fri, Apr 10, 3:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Washington
2026-04-10T02:37
Arrive Valley Station
Fri, Apr 10, 3:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mount Washington
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Hunters Hollow
KY

Human settlement in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Mount Washington
9.1 mi
00h 18m
To Valley Station
15.4 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
18.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hunters Hollow
00h 18m from Mount Washington
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mount Washington and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Valley Station.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Washington to Valley Station?

The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Hunters Hollow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Mount Washington and 15.4 miles from Valley Station.

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

The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.24 one way or $6.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Washington and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Valley Station.

Stop Ideas Near Hunters Hollow

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hunters Hollow, 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 Hunters Hollow.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

20 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Washington and Valley Station. Straight-line distance: 18.14 mi (29.2 km).

Mount Washington

#1 Mount Washington

Highest mountain in the US state of New Hampshire

Population14,907
Coordinates38.0500600, -85.5457900
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
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#2 Valley Station

Human settlement in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America

Population22,756
Coordinates38.1111800, -85.8702400
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Washington (-85.54579, 38.05006)
End: Valley Station (-85.87024, 38.11118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.27 L · about $3.24
Round trip
$6.49
1.72 gal · 6.54 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.24 $6.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.66 $7.32
Premium $4.65 $4.00 $8.00
Diesel $5.30 $4.56 $9.12

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 · Apr 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Washington and Valley Station. The current time is 02:37:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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