How far is Saint Dennis, KY from Louisville, KY?
The driving distance from Saint Dennis, KY to Louisville, KY is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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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Halfway Point
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Home rule-class city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Dennis and Louisville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Dennis and Louisville.
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Start on Lynnview Drive
2648 ft · 2 min · Lynnview Drive
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Turn left onto South Crums Lane
109 m · 15 sec · South Crums Lane
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Turn right onto Cane Run Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Cane Run Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 264 West
1369 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Shawnee Expressway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Shawnee Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward River Park Drive
1298 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto River Park Drive
2278 ft · 57 sec · River Park Drive
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Continue on West Chestnut Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto Roy Wilkins Avenue
1397 ft · 35 sec · Roy Wilkins Avenue
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Turn right onto West Liberty Street
1865 ft · 53 sec · West Liberty Street
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Turn left onto South 5th Street
86 m · 15 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
67 m · 8 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 Saint Dennis 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.
Shawnee Expressway
Merge slight left onto Shawnee Expressway
3.34 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Saint Dennis 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 Saint Dennis to Louisville?
The road trip is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Shively is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Saint Dennis and 6.6 miles from Louisville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 Cloudy around Saint Dennis and Mostly Sunny near Louisville.
Stop Ideas Near Shively
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 Shively.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Dennis and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 6.53 mi (10.51 km).
#1 Saint Dennis
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 9,177 |
| Coordinates | 38.1884000, -85.8458000 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| 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: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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