Road Trips from Louisville, KY
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
45
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
34
Under 2 hours
23 total in this range
Monticello, KY
1h 33m77.1 mi one way
Richmond, KY
1h 55m101.7 mi one way
Brandenburg, KY
53m42.4 mi one way
Bloomfield, KY
1h43.4 mi one way
Lexington-Fayette, KY
1h 32m78.8 mi one way
Full-day getaway
20 total in this range
Oklahoma, KY
2h 12m90.6 mi one way
Liberty, KY
2h 11m110.6 mi one way
Vanceburg, KY
3h 21m162.7 mi one way
Meads, KY
3h 27m184.2 mi one way
Bowling Green, KY
2h 9m114.1 mi one way
Weekend trip
Browse by Mood
Oklahoma, KY
2h 12m90.6 mi one way
Monticello, KY
1h 33m77.1 mi one way
Liberty, KY
2h 11m110.6 mi one way
Vanceburg, KY
3h 21m162.7 mi one way
Bowling Green, KY
2h 9m114.1 mi one way
Paintsville, KY
3h 29m186.8 mi one way
Covington, KY
1h 53m98.4 mi one way
Elizabethtown, KY
52m44.3 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
Shorter days — prioritize shorter drives or southbound routes.
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