How far is Saint Matthews, KY from Valley Station, KY?
The driving distance from Saint Matthews, KY to Valley Station, KY is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Matthews and Valley Station.
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Start on Shelbyville Road
38 m · 5 sec · Shelbyville Road
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Turn right onto Breckenridge Lane
1.8 mi · 4 min · Breckenridge Lane
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 264 West
1887 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway
10 mi · 14 min · Henry Watterson Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 31W South, US 60 West: Fort Knox
2235 ft · 58 sec
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Turn straight onto Dixie Highway
5.9 mi · 11 min · Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto Alanadale Drive
1492 ft · 1 min · Alanadale Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alanadale Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Matthews and Valley Station.
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.
Henry Watterson Expressway
Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway
9.99 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Sunny leaving Saint Matthews and Sunny near Valley Station.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Matthews to Valley Station?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Parkway Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Saint Matthews and 9.4 miles from Valley Station.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Matthews and Sunny near Valley Station.
Stop Ideas Near Parkway Village
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Matthews and Valley Station. Straight-line distance: 15.21 mi (24.48 km).
#1 Saint Matthews
City
| Population | 17,985 |
| Coordinates | 38.2528500, -85.6557900 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Valley Station
Human settlement in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 22,756 |
| Coordinates | 38.1111800, -85.8702400 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
End: Valley Station (-85.87024, 38.11118)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.81 | $5.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
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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