How far is Valley Station, KY from Pleasure Ridge Park, KY?

The driving distance from Valley Station, KY to Pleasure Ridge Park, KY is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.4 miles (3.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.25 mi
00h 08m
Flight
2.45 mi
3.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.45 mi
Kilometers
3.94 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.25 mi
Kilometers
6.84 km
Drive Time
00h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pleasure Ridge Park
Sat, Apr 25, 7:14 AM EDT
Return by in Valley Station
Sat, Apr 25, 7:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Valley Station
2026-04-25T07:05
Arrive Pleasure Ridge Park
Sat, Apr 25, 7:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:09 AM to 7:09 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Valley Station
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Saint Dennis
KY

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

From Valley Station
2.1 mi
00h 04m
To Pleasure Ridge Park
2.1 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Valley Station and Pleasure Ridge Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Valley Station and Pleasure Ridge Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Alanadale Drive

    1492 ft · 1 min · Alanadale Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Dixie Highway

    56 m · 9 sec · Dixie Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left

    17 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right

    20 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right

    15 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Dixie Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Dixie Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Greenwood Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Greenwood Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Feyhurst Drive

    110 m · 20 sec · Feyhurst Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Bayshore Court

    6 m · 1 sec · Bayshore Court

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bayshore Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Valley Station and Pleasure Ridge Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
238.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dixie Highway
2.84 mi · 67%
Greenwood Road
1.02 mi · 24%
Alanadale Drive
0.28 mi · 7%
Feyhurst Drive
0.07 mi · 2%
Bayshore Court
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Dixie Highway

Turn right onto Dixie Highway

2.81 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 08m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
2.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Dennis
00h 04m from Valley Station
Leave By
8:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Valley Station and Areas Of Fog near Pleasure Ridge Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Valley Station to Pleasure Ridge Park?

The road trip is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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?

Saint Dennis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.1 miles from Valley Station and 2.1 miles from Pleasure Ridge Park.

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

The direct path is about 2.4 miles (3.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 8:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.57 one way or $1.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Valley Station and Areas Of Fog near Pleasure Ridge Park.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Dennis

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Dennis, 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 Saint Dennis.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

10 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Valley Station and Pleasure Ridge Park. Straight-line distance: 2.45 mi (3.94 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
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#2 Pleasure Ridge Park

City in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America

Population25,813
Coordinates38.1453500, -85.8583000
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Start: Valley Station (-85.87024, 38.11118)
End: Pleasure Ridge Park (-85.8583, 38.14535)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 7 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.15 gal
0.57 L · about $0.57
Round trip
$1.13
0.3 gal · 1.14 L
Estimated CO2
1.3 kg one way
Round trip: 2.7 kg / 6 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.57 $1.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.64 $1.28
Premium $4.65 $0.70 $1.40
Diesel $5.30 $0.80 $1.59

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Valley Station and Pleasure Ridge Park. The current time is 07:05:26.

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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.