How far is Providence, KY from Louisville, KY?
The driving distance from Providence, KY to Louisville, KY is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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 Providence and Louisville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Providence and Louisville.
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Start on Wiley Road
14 m · 8 sec · Wiley Road
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn right
24 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
3 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Campbellsburg Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Campbellsburg Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1623 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
33 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West: Saint Louis
2994 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 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 · 42 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 Providence and Louisville.
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.
Campbellsburg Road
Merge slight left
33 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Sunny leaving Providence and Sunny near Louisville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Providence to Louisville?
The road trip is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Buckner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Providence and 21.4 miles from Louisville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.67 one way or $11.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Providence and Sunny near Louisville.
Stop Ideas Near Buckner
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 Buckner.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Providence and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 36.59 mi (58.89 km).
#1 Providence
Providence is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.5745100, -85.2210700 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| 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: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.76 | $5.67 | $11.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $6.57 | $13.13 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.22 | $14.43 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $9.13 | $18.26 |
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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