How far is Reidland, KY from Louisville, KY?

The driving distance from Reidland, KY to Louisville, KY is about 210.6 miles (338.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174 miles (280.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
210.59 mi
03h 16m
Flight
174.07 mi
280.14 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.07 mi
Kilometers
280.14 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.59 mi
Kilometers
338.91 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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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 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Louisville
Sat, May 30, 3:19 AM EDT
Return by in Reidland
Sat, May 30, 5:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reidland
2026-05-29T23:03
Arrive Louisville
Sat, May 30, 2:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Reidland
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Beaver Dam
KY

City in Kentucky, USA

From Reidland
105.1 mi
01h 38m
To Louisville
105.4 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Reidland Rd

    19 m · 9 sec · Reidland Rd

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Park Road

    1483 ft · 42 sec · Park Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Kentucky Dam Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Kentucky Dam Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2054 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    24.6 mi · 26 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North: Elizabethtown, Princeton

    38.3 mi · 42 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

    1783 ft · 22 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

    98.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

    1955 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

    3052 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    43.6 mi · 49 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Brook Street

    934 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on South Brook Street

    812 ft · 35 sec · South Brook Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Muhammad Ali Boulevard

    2198 ft · 1 min · West Muhammad Ali Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    992 ft · 37 sec · South 5th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Jefferson Street

    67 m · 8 sec · West Jefferson Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
99.2 mi · 47%
I 65 North
44.6 mi · 21%
I 69 North
38.3 mi · 18%
Kentucky Dam Road
25.7 mi · 12%
West Muhammad Ali Boulevard
0.42 mi
Park Road
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

Western Kentucky Parkway

Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

98.9 mi · 01h 46m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.6 mi
174 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beaver Dam
01h 38m from Reidland
Leave By
10:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Reidland 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 Reidland to Louisville?

The road trip is about 210.6 miles (338.9 km) and usually takes 03h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Beaver Dam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.1 miles from Reidland and 105.4 miles from Louisville.

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

The direct path is about 174 miles (280.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.02 one way or $56.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Reidland and Louisville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Reidland and Mostly Sunny near Louisville.

Stop Ideas Near Beaver Dam

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

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

BUS

Madisonville, KY

54 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Evansville, IN

88 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Clarksville, TN

106 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reidland and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 174.07 mi (280.14 km).

Reidland

#1 Reidland

Census-designated place in McCracken County, Kentucky

Population4,491
Coordinates37.0175600, -88.5314300
Altitude123
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: Benton Road (-88.53132, 37.017549)
End: West Jefferson Street (-85.759435, 38.254101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 339 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.43 gal
28.13 L · about $28.02
Round trip
$56.04
14.86 gal · 56.26 L
Estimated CO2
66 kg one way
Round trip: 132.1 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.02 $56.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.60 $63.20
Premium $4.65 $34.58 $69.16
Diesel $5.30 $39.41 $78.82

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 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Reidland, KY and Louisville, KY. The current time in Reidland is 23:03:27, although it is 00:03:27 in Louisville.

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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.