How far is Shively, KY from Lebanon Junction, KY?
The driving distance from Shively, KY to Lebanon Junction, KY is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Areas Of Fog then Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shively and Lebanon Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shively and Lebanon Junction.
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Start on Burrell Drive
870 ft · 44 sec · Burrell Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Burrell Drive
64 m · 11 sec · Burrell Drive
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Turn right onto Schaffner Drive
1004 ft · 50 sec · Schaffner Drive
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Turn left onto Crums Lane
1.4 km · 2 min · Crums Lane
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Turn right onto Dixie Highway
1679 ft · 41 sec · Dixie Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 264: Watterson Expressway
1000 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
1608 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right onto Shawnee Expressway
2471 ft · 38 sec · Shawnee Expressway
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Continue on Henry Watterson Expressway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Henry Watterson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Nashville, Indianapolis
2955 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East, I 65 North, I 65 South: Watterson Expressway, Louisville, Indianapolis, Nashville
877 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 65 South: Nashville
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
25.3 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 61: Boston, Lebanon Junction
1892 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight onto Preston Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Preston Highway
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Turn left onto Main Street
777 ft · 16 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shively and Lebanon Junction.
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.
I 65 South
Merge slight left
25.3 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shively and Areas Of Fog then Patchy Fog near Lebanon Junction.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shively to Lebanon Junction?
The road trip is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Fox Chase is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Shively and 16.8 miles from Lebanon Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Shively and Areas Of Fog then Patchy Fog near Lebanon Junction.
Stop Ideas Near Fox Chase
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shively and Lebanon Junction. Straight-line distance: 25.74 mi (41.42 km).
#1 Shively
Home rule-class city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 15,690 |
| Coordinates | 38.2000700, -85.8227400 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lebanon Junction
City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,970 |
| Coordinates | 37.8345100, -85.7319000 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lebanon Junction (-85.7319, 37.83451)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.00 | $4.71 | $9.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $5.38 | $10.76 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $5.90 | $11.80 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
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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