How far is Valley Station, KY from Saint Matthews, KY?
The driving distance from Valley Station, KY to Saint Matthews, KY is about 19.3 miles (31 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.5 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valley Station and Saint Matthews.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley Station and Saint Matthews.
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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
9.6 mi · 13 min · Henry Watterson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 1932: Breckenridge Lane
1298 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on KY 1932 North: Breckenridge Lane
1204 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on KY 1932 North: Breckenridge Lane
948 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Breckenridge Lane
2 mi · 5 min · Breckenridge Lane
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Turn left onto Shelbyville Road
80 m · 10 sec · Shelbyville Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Lexington Road
94 m · 17 sec · Lexington Road
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Turn sharp left onto Frankfort Avenue
130 m · 12 sec · Frankfort Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shelbyville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valley Station and Saint Matthews.
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
9.55 mi · 00h 13m
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 Saint Matthews.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valley Station to Saint Matthews?
The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31 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?
Parkway Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Valley Station and 9.6 miles from Saint Matthews.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 $2.56 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Valley Station and Sunny near Saint Matthews.
Stop Ideas Near Parkway Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valley Station and Saint Matthews. Straight-line distance: 15.21 mi (24.48 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 Saint Matthews
City
| Population | 17,985 |
| Coordinates | 38.2528500, -85.6557900 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Matthews (-85.65579, 38.25285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 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 | $2.56 | $5.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.16 | $6.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.61 | $7.21 |
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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