How far is Okolona, KY from Louisville, KY?

The driving distance from Okolona, KY to Louisville, KY is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.7 miles (14 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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
10.84 mi
00h 15m
Flight
8.73 mi
14.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.73 mi
Kilometers
14.05 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.84 mi
Kilometers
17.45 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Louisville
Sun, May 31, 1:53 AM EDT
Return by in Okolona
Sun, May 31, 2:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Okolona
2026-05-31T01:38
Arrive Louisville
Sun, May 31, 1:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Okolona
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
Audubon Park
KY

City in Kentucky

From Okolona
4.8 mi
00h 07m
To Louisville
6 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Okolona and Louisville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Okolona and Louisville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    47 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Preston Highway

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Preston Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 65 North

    3223 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 264 West, I 65 North: Watterson Expressway, Louisville International Airport, Indianapolis, Louisville

    1033 ft · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 65 North: Louisville, Indianapolis

    1.2 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Brook Street

    934 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on South Brook Street

    812 ft · 35 sec · South Brook Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Muhammad Ali Boulevard

    2198 ft · 1 min · West Muhammad Ali Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    992 ft · 37 sec · South 5th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Jefferson Street

    67 m · 8 sec · West Jefferson Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Okolona and Louisville.

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
111.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
5.45 mi · 50%
Preston Highway
3.09 mi · 29%
West Muhammad Ali Boulevard
0.42 mi · 4%
I 264 West
0.2 mi · 2%
South 5th Street
0.19 mi · 2%
Brook Street
0.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight left

4.09 mi · 00h 06m

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 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
8.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Audubon Park
00h 07m from Okolona
Leave By
7:58 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Okolona 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 Okolona to Louisville?

The road trip is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?

Audubon Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Okolona and 6 miles from Louisville.

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

The direct path is about 8.7 miles (14 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.43 one way or $2.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Okolona and Mostly Sunny near Louisville.

Stop Ideas Near Audubon Park

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

6 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Okolona and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 8.73 mi (14.05 km).

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#1 Okolona

City in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population17,134
Coordinates38.1411800, -85.6877400
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Louisville

#2 Louisville

The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area.

Population760,026
Coordinates38.2542400, -85.7594100
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.687768, 38.141231)
End: West Jefferson Street (-85.759435, 38.254101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.45 L · about $1.43
Round trip
$2.87
0.76 gal · 2.9 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.43 $2.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.62 $3.23
Premium $4.65 $1.77 $3.54
Diesel $5.30 $2.02 $4.03

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Okolona and Louisville. The current time is 01:38:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.