How far is Valley Station, KY from Shively, KY?
The driving distance from Valley Station, KY to Shively, KY is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America
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Areas Of Fog
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valley Station and Shively.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley Station and Shively.
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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
6.7 mi · 12 min · Dixie Highway
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Turn left
144 m · 37 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Crums Lane
1.3 km · 2 min · Crums Lane
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Turn right onto Schaffner Drive
1004 ft · 49 sec · Schaffner Drive
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Turn left onto Burrell Drive
64 m · 11 sec · Burrell Drive
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Continue on Burrell Drive
870 ft · 38 sec · Burrell Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Burrell Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valley Station and Shively.
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.
Dixie Highway
Turn right onto Dixie Highway
6.66 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Areas Of Fog leaving Valley Station and Areas Of Fog near Shively.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valley Station to Shively?
The road trip is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Pleasure Ridge Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Valley Station and 4.2 miles from Shively.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.09 one way or $2.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Valley Station and Areas Of Fog near Shively.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasure Ridge 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 Pleasure Ridge Park.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valley Station and Shively. Straight-line distance: 6.66 mi (10.72 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 Shively
Home rule-class city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 15,690 |
| Coordinates | 38.2000700, -85.8227400 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shively (-85.82274, 38.20007)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.09 | $2.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.23 | $2.47 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.35 | $2.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.54 | $3.08 |
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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