How far is Vine Grove, KY from London, KY?

The driving distance from Vine Grove, KY to London, KY is about 138.3 miles (222.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.2 miles (183.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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
138.26 mi
02h 42m
Flight
114.23 mi
183.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.23 mi
Kilometers
183.83 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.26 mi
Kilometers
222.51 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in London
Thu, Oct 15, 6:12 PM EDT
Return by in Vine Grove
Thu, Oct 15, 8:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vine Grove
2026-10-15T15:30
Arrive London
Thu, Oct 15, 6:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vine Grove
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
Perryville
KY

City in Boyle County, Kentucky

From Vine Grove
69 mi
01h 21m
To London
69.2 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph S
Destination
86°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Vine Grove and London.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vine Grove and London.

  1. 1

    Start on North Mill Street

    14 m · 8 sec · North Mill Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1168 ft · 25 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Joe Prather Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Joe Prather Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Dixie Boulevard

    1935 ft · 25 sec · South Dixie Boulevard

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on South Dixie Boulevard

    551 ft · 7 sec · South Dixie Boulevard

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on South Dixie Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Dixie Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on North Dixie Highway

    145 m · 6 sec · North Dixie Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on North Dixie Highway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · North Dixie Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on West Dixie Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Dixie Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Mulberry Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Mulberry Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    1218 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3127 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    23.8 mi · 26 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Bardstown

    1394 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Springfield Road

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Springfield Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Bardstown Road

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Bardstown Road

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    28 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    24.3 mi · 28 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Danville Bypass

    5.5 mi · 7 min · South Danville Bypass

  22. 22

    Continue on Stanford Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Stanford Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Danville Road

    29 mi · 34 min · Danville Road

  24. 24

    Continue on South Daniel Boone Trail

    2 mi · 3 min · South Daniel Boone Trail

  25. 25

    Take the ramp slight right

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    17.9 mi · 19 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 80, Hal Rogers Parkway: London, Somerset

    1174 ft · 34 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Hal Rogers Parkway

    3237 ft · 1 min · Hal Rogers Parkway

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    41 m · 6 sec · East 5th Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vine Grove and London.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bardstown Road
33.5 mi · 24%
Danville Road
29 mi · 21%
Bluegrass Parkway
23.8 mi · 17%
South Daniel Boone Trail
20.1 mi · 15%
Springfield Road
5.63 mi · 4%
South Danville Bypass
5.55 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Danville Road

Continue on Danville Road

29 mi · 00h 34m

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
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
114.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perryville
01h 21m from Vine Grove
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Vine Grove and Sunny near London.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Vine Grove to London?

The road trip is about 138.3 miles (222.5 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Perryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from Vine Grove and 69.2 miles from London.

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

The direct path is about 114.2 miles (183.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.50 one way or $38.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Vine Grove and Sunny near London.

Stop Ideas Near Perryville

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

98 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vine Grove and London. Straight-line distance: 114.23 mi (183.83 km).

Vine Grove

#1 Vine Grove

City in Hardin County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population6,554
Coordinates37.8100700, -85.9813500
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
London

#2 London

City in Kentucky, United States

Population8,072
Coordinates37.1289800, -84.0832600
Altitude378
CountryUnited States
Start: Vine Grove (-85.98135, 37.81007)
End: London (-84.08326, 37.12898)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.88 gal
18.47 L · about $19.50
Round trip
$38.99
9.76 gal · 36.94 L
Estimated CO2
43.4 kg one way
Round trip: 86.7 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $19.50 $38.99
Mid-grade $4.56 $22.25 $44.51
Premium $5.00 $24.39 $48.78
Diesel $6.12 $29.85 $59.70

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Vine Grove and London. The current time is 15:30:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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