Origin
Louisville, KY
Morning in Louisville on Sunday
Local time
6:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Louisville, KY to Bloomfield, 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
Distance
43.4 mi
70 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Louisville, KY
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Bloomfield, KY
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Trip Overview
This 43.4-mile journey from Louisville, KY to Bloomfield, KY is a quick, one-hour drive, making it perfect for a day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $7, it's an economical option for exploring the Southeast region of Kentucky. The route primarily utilizes local roads, suggesting a more personal and less hurried experience than a highway cruise. You won't need an overnight stay for this short distance, offering flexibility in your schedule. The 'turn-heavy local drive' profile indicates you'll be navigating through communities rather than a single, continuous highway.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 14.6 mi | 19m |
| Taylorsville Road | 14.5 mi | 19m |
| Jefferson Street | 6.6 mi | 11m |
| Taylorsville Lake Road | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Gene Snyder Freeway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| West Jefferson Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Springfield Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Roy Wilkins Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 14.6 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville, KY and Bloomfield, KY.
1
Start on West Jefferson Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Jefferson Street
2
Turn right onto Roy Wilkins Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Roy Wilkins Avenue
3
Take the ramp
455 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 64 West, I 64 East: New Albany, Saint Louis, Lexington
4
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 64 East: Lexington
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto I 64
15 mi
·
19 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 19A
Toward I 265 South, KY 841 South: Gene Snyder Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 19A
Toward I 265 South, KY 841 South: Gene Snyder Freeway
8
Merge onto I 265; KY 841
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Gene Snyder Freeway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 23
Toward KY 155: Taylorsville, Jeffersontown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
296 ft
·
8 sec
Toward Taylorsville Lake State Park, Taylorsville, Fisherville
Use the left lane.
11
Merge onto KY 155
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Taylorsville Road
12
Turn straight onto KY 155; KY 1531
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Taylorsville Lake Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on KY 155
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Taylorsville Road
14
At end of road, turn right onto KY 44; KY 55
446 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Main Street
15
Turn left onto KY 55
6.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Jefferson Street
16
Continue on KY 55
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Taylorsville Road
17
Continue on US 62; KY 55
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Springfield Road
18
Arrive at destination
US 62; KY 55
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.7 miles from Louisville, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 17.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 64 East: Lexington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 64 East: Lexington
8
15.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward I 265 South, KY 841 South: Gene Snyder Freeway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 19A
Toward I 265 South, KY 841 South: Gene Snyder F...
8
15.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 265 South, KY 841 South: Gene Snyder Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 19A
Toward I 265 South, KY 841 South: Gene Snyder F...
8
17.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward KY 155: Taylorsville, Jeffersontown
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 23
Toward KY 155: Taylorsville, Jeffersontown
9
17.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Taylorsville Lake State Park, Taylorsville, Fisherville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Taylorsville Lake State Park, Taylorsvil...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.79 one way
$13.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.45 | $14.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.35 | $16.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.58 | $19.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.08 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.80 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.08 | $2.78 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Bloomfield, KY
Morning in Bloomfield on Sunday
Local time
6:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Shelbyville, KY
22 mi in
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
15 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 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 43.4-mile trip, with a 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating through a series of local roads and turns rather than cruising on interstates. Since there's no 'longest stretch' data provided, anticipate frequent adjustments in direction as you make your way from Louisville to Bloomfield. The character of the drive will likely involve passing through smaller towns and varied landscapes as you transition from the urban environment of Louisville to the destination in Bloomfield.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.6 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 0.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.4 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Louisville, KY and Bloomfield, KY, road signs point toward Jeffersontown, Taylorsville Lake State Park, Taylorsville and Fisherville.
Jeffersontown
17.5 mi in
|
~24m
Taylorsville Lake State Park
17.8 mi in
|
~24m
Taylorsville
17.8 mi in
|
~24m
Fisherville
17.8 mi in
|
~24m
About the Cities
Starting 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. Total distance: 43.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.6 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Bloomfield, 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 0.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Bloomfield, 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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