How far is Valley Station, KY from Erlanger, KY?
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Henry County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valley Station and Erlanger.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley Station and Erlanger.
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Start on Alanadale Drive
1492 ft · 1 min · Alanadale Drive
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Turn right onto Dixie Highway
56 m · 9 sec · Dixie Highway
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Turn left
17 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
20 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
15 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Dixie Highway
5.8 mi · 10 min · Dixie Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 264: Watterson Expressway
819 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
2600 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Henry Watterson Expressway
14.7 mi · 20 min · Henry Watterson Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cincinnati
1877 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
71 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
7.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 42, US 127: Union, Florence
1817 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right
74 m · 4 sec
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Continue straight
3 mi · 6 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dixie Highway
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Valley Station and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Erlanger.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valley Station to Erlanger?
The road trip is about 104.1 miles (167.5 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Campbellsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52 miles from Valley Station and 52.1 miles from Erlanger.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.84 one way or $27.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Valley Station and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Erlanger.
Stop Ideas Near Campbellsburg
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 Campbellsburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valley Station and Erlanger. Straight-line distance: 92.83 mi (149.4 km).
#1 Valley Station
Human settlement in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 22,756 |
| Coordinates | 38.1111800, -85.8702400 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Erlanger
City in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 19,393 |
| Coordinates | 39.0167300, -84.6007800 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Erlanger (-84.60078, 39.01673)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $13.84 | $27.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.61 | $31.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.08 | $34.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.47 | $38.93 |
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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