How far is Valley Station, KY from Lyndon, KY?
The driving distance from Valley Station, KY to Lyndon, KY is about 20 miles (32.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valley Station and Lyndon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley Station and Lyndon.
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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
11.2 mi · 15 min · Henry Watterson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Saint Matthews, Middletown
2332 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 60 East: Middletown
781 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Lyndon
642 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right onto Shelbyville Road
137 m · 10 sec · Shelbyville Road
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Turn slight left
71 m · 11 sec
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Continue on New Lagrange Road
1.6 km · 2 min · New Lagrange Road
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Turn right onto Lyndon Lane
990 ft · 32 sec · Lyndon Lane
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Turn left onto Roland Avenue
15 m · 2 sec · Roland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Roland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valley Station and Lyndon.
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
Continue on Henry Watterson Expressway
11.2 mi · 00h 15m
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 Valley Station and Sunny near Lyndon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valley Station to Lyndon?
The road trip is about 20 miles (32.2 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Audubon Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10 miles from Valley Station and 10 miles from Lyndon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Valley Station and Sunny near Lyndon.
Stop Ideas Near Audubon Park
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 Audubon Park.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valley Station and Lyndon. Straight-line distance: 17.72 mi (28.52 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 Lyndon
City in the United States
| Population | 11,445 |
| Coordinates | 38.2567400, -85.6016300 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lyndon (-85.60163, 38.25674)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 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 |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.68 | $5.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.30 | $6.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.77 | $7.53 |
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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