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Trip from Louisville, KY to Park Hills, KY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 52m

Distance

97.1 mi

156 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 44m ★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 48m

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

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Downtown Park Hills, KY, KY

Park Hills, KY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Louisville, KY to Park Hills, KY covers 97.1 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 71, I 64, Amsterdam Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 93 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.05 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

48.6 miles from Louisville, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 71 93 mi 1h 43m
I 64 1.5 mi 2m
Amsterdam Road 0.6 mi 1m
Sleepy Hollow Road 0.4 mi <1m
West Jefferson Street 0.3 mi 1m
Kyles Lane 0.3 mi <1m
Dixie Highway 0.1 mi <1m
Roy Wilkins Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 71 — 93 mi, about 1h 43m

Traffic on I-75

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 28 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~4,874 veh/hr typical · worst 5,683

Quietest

2 AM

~696 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

7×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Louisville, KY and Park Hills, 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

1.5 mi · 2 min · I 64
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 16 sec
Exit 6 Toward I 71 North: Cincinnati Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on I 71

77 mi · 1 hr 24 min · I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 71

16 mi · 19 min · I 71
Toward I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Exit 189 Toward KY 1072: Fort Wright, Park Hills Use the slight right lane.
10

Turn sharp left onto KY 1072

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Kyles Lane
11

Turn right onto US 25; US 42; US 127; KY 1072

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Dixie Highway
12

Turn left onto KY 1072

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Sleepy Hollow Road
Use the left lane.
13

Turn sharp right onto Amsterdam Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Amsterdam Road
14

Turn right onto Hamilton Road

54 ft · 2 sec · Hamilton Road
15

Turn right

60 ft · 4 sec
16

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

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 48.6 miles from Louisville, KY, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93 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 21 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 48.6 miles or 55m 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 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Park Hills, KY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Louisville, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Louisville, KY

This is one driving day of about 97.1 miles and 1h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Louisville, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 93 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Carroll County, Kentucky

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Carrollton, KY

49 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

Worthington Hills, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Carrollton, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.6 miles from Louisville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93 miles.

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 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 95.7 — 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
7
2.2 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the exit toward I 71 North: Cincinnati

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 6 Toward I 71 North: Cincinnati
8
79.2 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in | I 71

Keep slight left at fork onto I 71 toward I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
8
95.4 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in

Take the exit toward KY 1072: Fort Wright, Park Hills

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 189 Toward KY 1072: Fort Wright, Park Hills
6
95.7 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in | KY 1072 / Kyles Lane

Turn sharp left onto KY 1072 / Kyles Lane

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.05 one way

$30.11 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $16.51 $33.01
premium $4.93 $18.84 $37.68
diesel $5.60 $21.40 $42.81

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 34 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.1 0 $10.20 $4.66
Efficient EV 24.3 0 $8.50 $3.88
EV Truck/SUV 38.8 0 $13.59 $6.21

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (68% 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 Sep 2, 2026

Origin

Louisville, KY

Late night in Louisville on Friday

Local time

3:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Clear

SW 3 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued September 1 at 5:56PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 4:46PM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Destination

Park Hills, KY

Late night in Park Hills on Friday

Local time

3:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Clear

SW 2 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued September 1 at 5:56PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 4:46PM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

91°F

Carrollton, KY

49 mi in

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 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 52m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

97.1 mi in 1h 52m, mostly highway — 93 mi of that is on I 71.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 93 mi on I 71.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and I 64. 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 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 97.1 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 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.2 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

920 ft 461 ft

Total Climb

649 ft

Total Descent

368 ft

Highest Point

920 ft

~83.3 mi in

Elevation Range

460 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Louisville, KY

Full guide →

Founded 1778

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.

Top landmarks

  • • Waverly Hills Sanatorium — former hospital in Kentucky, United States
  • • Bowman Field — public airport in Louisville, Kentucky, United States
  • • Cathedral of the Assumption — Catholic cathedral in Louisville, Kentucky

Arriving in Park Hills, KY

Full guide →

Founded 1927

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 52m. Total distance: 97.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 93 miles on I 71. 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 Park Hills, 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 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.2 miles (I 71): 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 Park Hills, 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 FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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