Origin
Flemingsburg, KY
Morning in Flemingsburg on Sunday
Local time
9:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flemingsburg, KY to Louisville, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 37m
Distance
129.1 mi
208 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 27m
★
6 AM
2h 38m
8 AM
2h 59m
10 AM
2h 45m
12 PM
2h 43m
3 PM
2h 46m
5 PM
2h 57m
8 PM
2h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Flemingsburg, KY
Esteban Carriazo
Louisville, KY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 129.1-mile drive from Flemingsburg, KY to Louisville, KY will take you about 2 hours and 37 minutes. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that's perfect for a single day. With a fuel cost estimated at $20, it's an affordable option for a quick getaway. You'll primarily travel on I-64, US 68, and Lexington Road, making it an easy route to navigate. Since it's a relatively short drive, you'll have plenty of flexibility for when you depart and how you pace your journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
64.6 miles from Flemingsburg, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 74.2 mi | 1h 22m |
| US 68 | 26.1 mi | 31m |
| Lexington Road | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| KY 165 | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| Paris Pike | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| Elizaville Avenue | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 74.2 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flemingsburg, KY and Louisville, KY.
1
Start on KY 11 Business; KY 559
53 ft
·
5 sec
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West Water Street
2
Turn right onto KY 32 Business
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Main Cross Street
3
Continue on KY 32 Business
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Elizaville Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto KY 165
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
KY 165
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 68; KY 165
26 mi
·
31 min
·
US 68; KY 165
6
Continue on US 460; US 68 Business
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
7
Turn right onto US 460; US 68 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bank Row Street
8
At end of road, turn right onto US 68 Business
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
9
Continue on US 27; US 68
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Lexington Road
10
Continue on US 27; US 68
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Paris Pike
11
Continue on US 27; US 68
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Broadway
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 75 North, I 64 West: Cincinnati, Louisville
13
Merge onto I 64; I 75
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 64; I 75
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64
70 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
·
I 64
Toward I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 5B
Toward 3rd Street, River Road, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on North 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
North 3rd Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Turn right onto West Jefferson Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
West Jefferson Street
18
Arrive at destination
West Jefferson Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 37 minute duration, this trip is easily manageable in one day. Consider leaving in the morning to maximize your time at your destination. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility, but it's wise to fuel up before you leave Flemingsburg. The longest stretch on I-64 is over 70 miles, so plan your breaks accordingly. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach Louisville, as city driving can consume fuel more rapidly.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.6 miles from Flemingsburg, KY, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 28 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.6 miles or 1h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Louisville, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Flemingsburg, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Flemingsburg, KY
This is one driving day of about 129.1 miles and 2h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Flemingsburg, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 74.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 64.6 miles from Flemingsburg, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.2 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 128.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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KY 32 Business / South Main Cross Street
Turn right onto KY 32 Business / South Main Cross Street
Navigation decision point
4
12.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 68; KY 165
At end of road, turn left onto US 68; KY 165
Navigation decision point
7
53.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward I 75 North, I 64 West: Cincinnati, Louisville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75 North, I 64 West: Cincinnati, Louis...
8
58.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
I 64
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64 toward I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville
8
128.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 35m in
Take the exit toward 3rd Street, River Road, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5B
Toward 3rd Street, River Road, Downtown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.18 one way
$40.37 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.16 | $44.32 |
| premium | $4.89 | $24.84 | $49.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.50 | $57.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.7 | 0 | $13.56 | $6.20 |
| Efficient EV | 32.3 | 0 | $11.30 | $5.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.6 | 0 | $18.07 | $8.26 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Louisville, KY
Morning in Louisville on Sunday
Local time
9:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Paris, KY
65 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 37m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Camp Nelson National Monument
National Monument
The US Army established Camp Nelson as a fortified supply depot in April 1863. Over the next 3 years, the site evolved into a massive recruitment and training center for United States Colored Troops a...
21 mi from route
~53 min detour
Free
near mile 53.4
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect an 82% highway experience on this route, with the majority of your time spent on I-64. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 74.2 miles on I-64, so be prepared for sustained highway driving. While the profile is highway-focused, you will also utilize US 68 and Lexington Road, offering some variety. The road generally maintains a consistent pace, allowing for efficient travel across Kentucky.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 74.2 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and US 68. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near KY 32 Business / South Main Cross Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 37m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KY 32 Business / South Main Cross Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles (US 68; KY 165): Navigation decision point; at 53.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving in Louisville, KY
Full guide →Louisville, the largest city in Kentucky, is known for the Kentucky Derby horserace and as the "gateway to the south" from southern Indiana. It's a lively mid-sized city with an excellent dining scene, ample opportunities for bourbon tasting, and interesting public art. Louisville is also the namesake of the Official Bat of Major League Baseball — the Louisville Slugger.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 37m. Total distance: 129.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 74.2 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KY 32 Business / South Main Cross Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles (US 68; KY 165): Navigation decision point; at 53.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Camp Nelson National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Louisville, KY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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