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Trip from Greensburg, 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

1h 47m

Distance

84.1 mi

135 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 40m ★
6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 53m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 3m
8 PM
1h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Kentucky, United States

Greensburg, KY

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Downtown Louisville, KY, KY

Louisville, KY

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 84.1-mile drive from Greensburg, KY to Louisville, KY can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 47 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. Primarily utilizing I-65, KY-61, and the Lincoln Parkway, this route is 92% highway, offering a quick and efficient journey. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $13, which is quite budget-friendly. Since both your origin and destination are in the Southeast region, you'll experience a consistent feel throughout the drive. This highway-focused trip is ideal for getting you to Louisville without much fuss.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

42.1 miles from Greensburg, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 65 43.6 mi 48m
KY 61 21.8 mi 32m
Lincoln Parkway 12 mi 13m
Campbellsville Road 3 mi 3m
N L and N Tpke Road 1.6 mi 2m
West Muhammad Ali Boulevard 0.4 mi 1m
South 5th Street 0.2 mi <1m
North Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 43.6 mi, about 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greensburg, KY and Louisville, KY.

1

Start on North Depot Street

243 ft · 16 sec · North Depot Street
2

Turn left onto East Hodgenville Avenue

0.2 mi · 39 sec · East Hodgenville Avenue
3

Turn right onto US 68; KY 61; KY 70

0.2 mi · 12 sec · North Main Street
4

Continue on US 68; KY 61; KY 70

0.5 mi · 39 sec · Campbellsville Road
5

Turn left onto KY 61

22 mi · 32 min · KY 61
6

Turn right onto KY 470

1.6 mi · 2 min · N L and N Tpke Road
7

Turn left onto KY 210

2.5 mi · 2 min · Campbellsville Road
8

Turn left onto KY 1618

12 mi · 13 min · Lincoln Parkway
9

Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

362 ft · 4 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway
10

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 137B Toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
11

Merge onto I 65

44 mi · 48 min · I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 136B Toward Brook Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on South Brook Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · South Brook Street
14

Turn left onto West Muhammad Ali Boulevard

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Muhammad Ali Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
15

Turn right onto South 5th Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · South 5th Street
16

Turn left onto West Jefferson Street

221 ft · 7 sec · West Jefferson Street
17

Arrive at destination

West Jefferson Street

Trip Plan

With a short duration of under two hours, this route offers plenty of flexibility, so you can leave Greensburg whenever it suits you best. There are no specified stops on this route, but you'll want to be mindful of fuel, especially with the longest stretch of 43.6 miles on I-65. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you depart and consider a quick top-off in Greensburg to ensure you have ample range. The $13 fuel cost is a good estimate, but it's always wise to have a little extra buffer. Planning to arrive in Louisville in the morning or early afternoon will give you the most time to explore the city.

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42.1 miles from Greensburg, KY, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.6 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 19 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 42.1 miles or 58m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 31m

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 Greensburg, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Greensburg, KY

This is one driving day of about 84.1 miles and 1h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Greensburg, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 43.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in LaRue County, Kentucky, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hodgenville, KY

42 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.

Popular next leg

Hodgenville, KY to Louisville, KY

55.1 mi · 1h 5m

Pacing Suggestions

Hodgenville, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Elizabethtown, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.1 miles from Greensburg, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Vincenzo's

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Louisville, Kentucky

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Expensive mile 84.1

Hours: 11:30 am–1:30 pm

+15025801350

Visit website

Culver’s

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Elizabethtown, Kentucky

0.1 mi

Los Agaves

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Greensburg, Kentucky

0.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Sunergos Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Louisville, Kentucky

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 84.1

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+15025893222

Visit website

Blak Koffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Louisville, Kentucky

0.6 mi

Quills Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Louisville, Kentucky

1.2 mi

Vincenzo's

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Expensive mile 84.1

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 11:30 am–1:30 pm

+15025801350

Visit website

Culver’s

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 42.1

Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+12705063819

Visit website

Los Agaves

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Greensburg, Kentucky

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12702992151

Addis Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 84.1

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+15025811011

Visit website

Safier Mediterranean Deli

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv mile 84.1

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15025851125

Visit website

Wild Swann Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 84.1

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm

+15024343777

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 42.1

Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+12707655525

Visit website

Laha's Red Castle

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 30.1

Hodgenville, Kentucky

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12703589201

Visit website

Sunergos Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 84.1

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+15025893222

Visit website

Blak Koffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 84.1

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+15022903729

Visit website

Quills Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 84.1

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+15028615844

Visit website

Please & Thank You "MARK"

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 84.1

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–5:30 pm

+15025530113

Visit website

Pearl Street Game & Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 84.1

Jeffersonville, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+18129200926

Visit website

Coffee Crossing

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 84.1

Jeffersonville, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+18125903867

Visit website

Quills Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 84.1

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15028615844

Visit website

The Breeze Wine & Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 84.1

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+15028903040

Visit website

Muhammad Ali Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 84.1

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15025849254

Visit website

Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 84.1

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18777758443

Visit website

Flame Run

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 84.1

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15025845353

Visit website

Louisville Zoo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 78.1

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+15024592181

Visit website

Howard Steamboat Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 84.1

Jeffersonville, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+18122833728

Visit website

Swope's Cars of Yesteryear Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 42.1

Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12707636175

Visit website

Big 4 Escape

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 84.1

Jeffersonville, Indiana

Hours: 2–8 pm

+18127251046

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 83.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Hodgenville Avenue

Turn left onto East Hodgenville Avenue

Navigation decision point

6
38.8 mi into trip | ~54m in

Take the exit toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 137B Toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
5
39.6 mi into trip | ~55m in | I 65

Merge onto I 65

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
83.2 mi into trip | ~1h 44m in

Take the exit toward Brook Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 136B Toward Brook Street
5
83.5 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in | West Muhammad Ali Boulevard

Turn left onto West Muhammad Ali Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.15 one way

$26.30 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $14.44 $28.87
premium $4.89 $16.18 $32.37
diesel $5.61 $18.57 $37.14

Estimated Tolls: $0.11

N L And N Tpke Road (1.6 mi) $0.11

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.2 0 $8.83 $4.04
Efficient EV 21 0 $7.36 $3.36
EV Truck/SUV 33.6 0 $11.77 $5.38

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Greensburg, KY

Morning in Greensburg on Sunday

Local time

7:06 AM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Louisville, KY

Morning in Louisville on Sunday

Local time

8:06 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

2 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

1h 47m 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.

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

National Historical Park

For over a century people from around the world have come to rural Central Kentucky to honor the humble beginnings of our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. His early life on Kentucky's frontier shaped...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 26.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highly highway-focused experience on this 84.1-mile route, with 92% of your travel on faster roads like I-65. You'll encounter your longest stretch of uninterrupted driving, a solid 43.6 miles, on I-65. While the Lincoln Parkway and KY-61 offer some variation, the overall personality of this drive is geared towards efficiency rather than winding scenic byways. The transition between these roads is generally smooth, allowing for a consistent pace for most of the 1 hour and 47 minute journey.

92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43.6 mi on I 65.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and KY 61. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Hodgenville Avenue.

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 1h 47m drive. You will face about 12 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 (East Hodgenville Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 38.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.6 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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 1h 47m. Total distance: 84.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 43.6 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.11 in tolls one way, starting with N L And N Tpke Road. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Hodgenville Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 38.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.6 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park. 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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