How far is Tollesboro, KY from Louisville, KY?
The driving distance from Tollesboro, KY to Louisville, KY is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120 miles (193.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tollesboro and Louisville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tollesboro and Louisville.
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Start on the route
800 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left
3017 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto AA Highway
10.4 mi · 14 min · AA Highway
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Turn left onto KY 11 South: Flemingsburg
534 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto East Maple Leaf Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Maple Leaf Road
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Turn left onto Old Hill City Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Hill City Road
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Turn left
17.2 mi · 23 min
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Continue straight
22.8 mi · 27 min
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Bank Row Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Bank Row Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Lexington Road
6.8 mi · 8 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Paris Pike
5.9 mi · 7 min · Paris Pike
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Continue on North Broadway
1107 ft · 18 sec · North Broadway
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Take the exit right toward I 75 North, I 64 West: Cincinnati, Louisville
2356 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville
70.1 mi · 1 hr 19 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 · 40 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 Tollesboro and Louisville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville
70.1 mi · 01h 19m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny leaving Tollesboro and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Louisville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tollesboro to Louisville?
The road trip is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Lexington-Fayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from Tollesboro and 72.7 miles from Louisville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120 miles (193.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.61 one way or $39.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny around Tollesboro and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Louisville.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington-Fayette
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 Lexington-Fayette.
Maysville
Louisville, Kentucky
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tollesboro and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 120.08 mi (193.25 km).
#1 Tollesboro
Tollesboro is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.5595200, -83.5760300 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| 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: Louisville (-85.75941, 38.25424)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 234 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $3.83 | $19.61 | $39.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.42 | $22.63 | $45.25 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $24.84 | $49.68 |
| Diesel | $6.08 | $31.14 | $62.29 |
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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