Origin
Lebanon, KY
Morning in Lebanon on Sunday
Local time
10:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lebanon, 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 26m
Distance
69.6 mi
112 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lebanon, KY
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Louisville, KY
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Trip Overview
Lebanon, KY to Louisville, KY is 69.6 miles and takes about 1h 26m via Louisville Road/US 150/Kentucky Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive connecting two points within Kentucky's Southeast region. Expect a mixed driving experience that's mostly non-highway. With a short travel time and a low fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick transit or a leisurely day trip. Consider this an easy hop between communities rather than an epic journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville Road | 12.6 mi | 14m |
| US 150 | 12.5 mi | 14m |
| Kentucky Turnpike | 9.6 mi | 12m |
| Bardstown Road | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| Gene Snyder Freeway | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| East John Rowan Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Springfield Road | 3 mi | 3m |
| Lebanon Road | 2.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Louisville Road
— 12.6 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lebanon, KY and Louisville, KY.
1
Start on US 68; KY 52
58 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn left onto North Spalding Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Spalding Avenue
3
Continue on KY 55; KY 2154
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Springfield Road
4
Continue on KY 55
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Lebanon Road
5
Continue on KY 55
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Western Bypass
6
Enter roundabout onto US 150 Business; KY 55; KY 152
200 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bardstown Road
7
Continue on US 150 Business; KY 55; KY 152
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Bardstown Road
8
Enter roundabout onto US 150 Business
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
US 150 Business
9
Continue on US 150 Business
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 150 Business
10
At end of road, turn left onto US 150
13 mi
·
14 min
·
US 150
11
Turn right onto KY 245; US 31E Truck; US 150 Truck
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East John Rowan Boulevard
12
Turn right onto US 31E; US 150
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North 3rd Street
13
Continue on US 31E; US 150
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Louisville Road
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 31E; US 150
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Bardstown Rd; Louisville Road
15
Continue on US 31E; US 150
404 ft
·
5 sec
·
Bardstown Road; Louisville Road
16
Continue on US 31E; US 150
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Bardstown Rd;Louisville Road
17
Continue on US 31E; US 150
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Mt Washington Bypass
18
Continue on US 31E; US 150
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Bardstown Road
19
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 265, KY 841: Gene Snyder Freeway
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 265 West, KY 841 West: Gene Snyder Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto I 265; KY 841
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Gene Snyder Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 10A
Toward I 65 North: Louisville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Merge onto I 65
9.6 mi
·
12 min
·
Kentucky Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 136B
Toward Brook Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Continue on South Brook Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Brook Street
26
Turn left onto West Muhammad Ali Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Muhammad Ali Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
27
Turn right onto South 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
South 5th Street
28
Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
221 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Jefferson Street
29
Arrive at destination
West Jefferson Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.8 miles from Lebanon, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 8.9 and 68.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
8.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 150 Business; KY 55; KY 152 / Bardstown Road
Enter roundabout onto US 150 Business; KY 55; KY 152 / Bardstown Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
11.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 150
At end of road, turn left onto US 150
Navigation decision point
8
51.2 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 265 West, KY 841 West: Gene Snyder Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 265 West, KY 841 West: Gene Snyder Fre...
7
58.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward I 65 North: Louisville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10A
Toward I 65 North: Louisville
7
68.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.88 one way
$21.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.95 | $23.89 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.39 | $26.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.37 | $30.73 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.68
Kentucky Turnpike
(9.6 mi)
$0.68
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$1
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.31 | $3.34 |
| Efficient EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.09 | $2.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.74 | $4.45 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
10:51 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
20 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
1h 26m 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 offers a mixed experience, with 42% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches of faster-paced roads alongside more local routes. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 12.6 miles on Louisville Road, offering a good period of consistent travel. As you progress, the road character will shift, moving between more direct highway segments and the potentially slower pace of US 150 and the Kentucky Turnpike. It's a drive that keeps you engaged without being overly demanding.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.6 mi on Louisville Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.9 miles in near US 150 Business; KY 55; KY 152 / Bardstown Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.6 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.9 miles (US 150 Business; KY 55; KY 152 / Bardstown Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.1 miles (US 150): Navigation decision point; at 51.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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 1h 26m. Total distance: 69.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.6 miles on Louisville Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.68 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Louisville, KY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 8.9 miles (US 150 Business; KY 55; KY 152 / Bardstown Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.1 miles (US 150): Navigation decision point; at 51.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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