How far is Newburg, KY from Valley Station, KY?

The driving distance from Newburg, KY to Valley Station, KY is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.34 mi
00h 25m
Flight
11.93 mi
19.2 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.93 mi
Kilometers
19.2 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.34 mi
Kilometers
26.3 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valley Station
Wed, Apr 15, 10:07 AM EDT
Return by in Newburg
Wed, Apr 15, 10:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newburg
2026-04-15T09:42
Arrive Valley Station
Wed, Apr 15, 10:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Newburg
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fairdale
KY

City in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States of America

From Newburg
8.1 mi
00h 12m
To Valley Station
8.2 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Newburg and Valley Station.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newburg and Valley Station.

  1. 1

    Start on Poplar Level Road

    26 m · 6 sec · Poplar Level Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Shepherdsville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Shepherdsville Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Outer Loop

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Outer Loop

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    1457 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Outer Loop

    2 mi · 3 min · Outer Loop

  6. 6

    Turn left onto National Turnpike

    2544 ft · 50 sec · National Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1782 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31W, US 60: Fort Knox, Louisville

    1368 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Louisville, Valley Station

    54 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Dixie Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Dixie Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Alanadale Drive

    1492 ft · 1 min · Alanadale Drive

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Alanadale Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newburg and Valley Station.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gene Snyder Freeway
7.09 mi · 43%
Outer Loop
4.9 mi · 30%
Shepherdsville Road
1.49 mi · 9%
Dixie Highway
1.18 mi · 7%
National Turnpike
0.82 mi · 5%
Alanadale Drive
0.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Gene Snyder Freeway

Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

7.09 mi · 00h 08m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
11.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairdale
00h 12m from Newburg
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Newburg and 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 Newburg to Valley Station?

The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Fairdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Newburg and 8.2 miles from Valley Station.

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

The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.19 one way or $4.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Newburg and Chance Rain Showers near Valley Station.

Stop Ideas Near Fairdale

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

16 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newburg and Valley Station. Straight-line distance: 11.93 mi (19.2 km).

Newburg

#1 Newburg

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

Population19,967
Coordinates38.1600700, -85.6596800
Altitude148
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: Newburg (-85.65968, 38.16007)
End: Valley Station (-85.87024, 38.11118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.18 L · about $2.19
Round trip
$4.37
1.16 gal · 4.36 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.19 $4.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.47 $4.93
Premium $4.65 $2.70 $5.40
Diesel $5.30 $3.08 $6.15

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Newburg and Valley Station. The current time is 09:42:33.

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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.