How far is Valley Station, KY from Lawrenceburg, KY?

The driving distance from Valley Station, KY to Lawrenceburg, KY is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.5 mi
01h 19m
Flight
53.2 mi
85.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.2 mi
Kilometers
85.62 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.5 mi
Kilometers
105.41 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrenceburg
Thu, Apr 16, 1:38 AM EDT
Return by in Valley Station
Thu, Apr 16, 2:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Valley Station
2026-04-16T00:19
Arrive Lawrenceburg
Thu, Apr 16, 1:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Valley Station
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Simpsonville
KY

Human settlement in Shelby County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Valley Station
32.7 mi
00h 39m
To Lawrenceburg
32.8 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Valley Station and Lawrenceburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Valley Station and Lawrenceburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Alanadale Drive

    1492 ft · 1 min · Alanadale Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Dixie Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Dixie Highway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 841 East: Gene Snyder Freeway

    1293 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Greenbelt Highway

    94 m · 5 sec · Greenbelt Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Gene Snyder Freeway

    25 mi · 29 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Lexington

    3233 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    28.4 mi · 30 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 151: Graefenburg , Lawrenceburg

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on KY 151: Graefenburg , Lawrenceburg

    147 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    7.8 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Valley Station and Lawrenceburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
29 mi · 44%
Gene Snyder Freeway
25 mi · 38%
Main Street
1.51 mi · 2%
Dixie Highway
1.31 mi · 2%
KY 151
0.28 mi
Alanadale Drive
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

28.4 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
53.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Simpsonville
00h 39m from Valley Station
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Valley Station and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lawrenceburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Valley Station to Lawrenceburg?

The road trip is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Simpsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Valley Station and 32.8 miles from Lawrenceburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.54 one way or $19.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Valley Station and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lawrenceburg.

Stop Ideas Near Simpsonville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Simpsonville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Simpsonville.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

36 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Valley Station and Lawrenceburg. Straight-line distance: 53.2 mi (85.62 km).

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#1 Valley Station

Human settlement in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America

Population22,756
Coordinates38.1111800, -85.8702400
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Lawrenceburg

#2 Lawrenceburg

4th-class city in Anderson County, Kentucky, in the United States

Population11,529
Coordinates38.0373000, -84.8966200
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Start: Valley Station (-85.87024, 38.11118)
End: Lawrenceburg (-84.89662, 38.0373)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.59 L · about $9.54
Round trip
$19.08
5.06 gal · 19.18 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.54 $19.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.76 $21.52
Premium $4.65 $11.77 $23.55
Diesel $5.30 $13.42 $26.84

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Valley Station and Lawrenceburg. The current time is 00:19:31.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.