Origin
Lebanon Junction, KY
Morning in Lebanon Junction on Sunday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lebanon Junction, 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
40m
Distance
32.6 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lebanon Junction, KY
Dave Luzi, Litchfield CT REALTOR
Louisville, KY
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit between Lebanon Junction and Louisville, this 32.6-mile trip is an efficient option. Expect to spend about 40 minutes on the road, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day journey that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily utilize the Kentucky Turnpike, Preston Highway, and West Muhammad Ali Boulevard to navigate through the Southeast region of Kentucky. Budgeting around $5 for fuel should keep you covered for the entire distance. Since the route is entirely contained within the same state, you can expect a familiar transition from the outskirts into the urban center of Louisville.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Turnpike | 30.2 mi | 34m |
| Preston Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Muhammad Ali Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South 5th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Brook Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Jefferson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kentucky Turnpike
— 30.2 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lebanon Junction, KY and Louisville, KY.
1
Start on KY 434
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto KY 61
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Preston Highway
3
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
4
Merge onto I 65
30 mi
·
34 min
·
Kentucky Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 136B
Toward Brook Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on South Brook Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Brook Street
7
Turn left onto West Muhammad Ali Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Muhammad Ali Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Turn right onto South 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
South 5th Street
9
Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
221 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Jefferson Street
10
Arrive at destination
West Jefferson Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 32.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
KY 61 / Preston Highway
At end of road, turn right onto KY 61 / Preston Highway
Navigation decision point
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 65 / Kentucky Turnpike
Merge onto I 65 / Kentucky Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
31.7 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
32 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
West Muhammad Ali Boulevard
Turn left onto West Muhammad Ali Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
32.6 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
West Jefferson Street
Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.10 one way
$10.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.60 | $11.19 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.27 | $12.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.20 | $14.40 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.12
Kentucky Turnpike
(30.2 mi)
$2.12
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$2
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.09 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
6:35 AM
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
1 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
40m 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 highway-focused drive is built for speed rather than winding scenery, with 93% of the journey spent on major roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm for the longest stretch of 30.2 miles on the Kentucky Turnpike, where the travel is consistent and fast-paced. As you move away from Lebanon Junction, the road personality shifts from open highway lanes into the more congested, structured environment of Louisville's local streets. It is a functional, no-nonsense commute that prioritizes getting you to your destination as quickly as possible. Prepare for a straightforward experience behind the wheel that favors efficiency over technical driving challenges.
93% 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: 30.2 mi on Kentucky Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Kentucky Turnpike and Preston Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near KY 61 / Preston Highway.
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 40m 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: at 0.1 miles (KY 61 / Preston Highway): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (I 65 / Kentucky Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
556 ft
456 ft
Total Climb
201 ft
Total Descent
198 ft
Highest Point
556 ft
~4.7 mi in
Elevation Range
100 ft
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 40m. Total distance: 32.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.2 miles on Kentucky Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.12 in tolls one way, starting with Kentucky Turnpike. 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: at 0.1 miles (KY 61 / Preston Highway): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (I 65 / Kentucky Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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