Origin
Hurstbourne, KY
Evening in Hurstbourne on Sunday
Local time
5:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hurstbourne, 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
20m
Distance
12.5 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hurstbourne, KY
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Louisville, KY
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Trip Overview
Hurstbourne, KY to Louisville, KY is 12.5 miles and takes about 20 minutes via I 64, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region and the state of Kentucky. It's primarily a highway-focused drive, making it a quick and efficient connection between two points in the Louisville metropolitan area. Given the minimal distance and time commitment, this route is ideal for a same-day journey, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule. You'll find this drive to be straightforward and functional.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 9.9 mi | 13m |
| South Hurstbourne Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Seaton Springs Parkway | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| North 3rd Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Jefferson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Laughton Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 9.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hurstbourne, KY and Louisville, KY.
1
Start on this road
169 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Laughton Lane
164 ft
·
8 sec
·
Laughton Lane
3
Turn right onto Seaton Springs Parkway
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Seaton Springs Parkway
4
Turn right onto KY 1747
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Hurstbourne Parkway
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 64 West: Louisville
6
Merge onto I 64
9.9 mi
·
13 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 5B
Toward 3rd Street, River Road, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on North 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
North 3rd Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Turn right onto West Jefferson Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
West Jefferson Street
10
Arrive at destination
West Jefferson Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Laughton Lane
Turn left onto Laughton Lane
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Seaton Springs Parkway
Turn right onto Seaton Springs Parkway
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
KY 1747 / South Hurstbourne Parkway
Turn right onto KY 1747 / South Hurstbourne Parkway
Navigation decision point
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 64
Merge onto I 64
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
11.7 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
$1.95 one way
$3.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.15 | $4.29 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Evening in Louisville on Sunday
Local time
5:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
27 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly a highway experience, with 90% of the journey taking place on major roads like I 64 and South Hurstbourne Parkway. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 9.9 miles on I 64, offering a consistent pace. While the profile is highway-focused, expect some transitions as you navigate from South Hurstbourne Parkway onto Seaton Springs Parkway and then I 64. The route is designed for efficiency rather than scenic detours, so prepare for a straightforward commute with minimal distractions.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.9 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and South Hurstbourne Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Laughton Lane.
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 20m drive. You will face about 7 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 (Laughton Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Seaton Springs Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (KY 1747 / South Hurstbourne Parkway): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hurstbourne, KY to Louisville, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
11.7 mi in
|
~18m
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 20m. Total distance: 12.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.9 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (Laughton Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Seaton Springs Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (KY 1747 / South Hurstbourne Parkway): Navigation decision point.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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