Origin
Louisville, KY
Morning in Louisville on Sunday
Local time
6:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Louisville, KY to Pleasure Ridge Park, 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
10.4 mi
17 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 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
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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Pleasure Ridge Park, KY
Miks Bergmanis
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from Louisville to Pleasure Ridge Park, this 10.5-mile journey is as straightforward as it gets. Expect to spend about 18 minutes behind the wheel, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate entirely via local roads, specifically Roy Wilkins Avenue, South 9th Street, and South 7th Street, keeping your fuel costs remarkably low at around $2. Since both locations are situated within the Southeast region of Kentucky, the atmosphere remains consistent throughout the drive. This route is an ideal choice if you prioritize efficiency and local connectivity over highway cruising.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dixie Highway | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| 7th Street Road | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| South 9th Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Greenwood Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| South 7th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Roy Wilkins Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Jefferson Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Feyhurst Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dixie Highway
— 3.8 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville, KY and Pleasure Ridge Park, KY.
1
Start on West Jefferson Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Jefferson Street
2
Turn left onto Roy Wilkins Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Roy Wilkins Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on South 9th Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South 9th Street
4
Continue on South 7th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South 7th Street
5
Continue on KY 1931
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
7th Street Road
6
Continue on US 60 Alternate
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
7th Street Road
Use the right lane.
7
Turn slight left onto US 31W; US 60
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Dixie Highway
8
Turn right onto KY 1931
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Greenwood Road
9
Turn right onto Feyhurst Drive
362 ft
·
22 sec
·
Feyhurst Drive
10
Turn left onto Bayshore Court
20 ft
·
0 sec
·
Bayshore Court
11
Arrive at destination
Bayshore Court
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 10.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Roy Wilkins Avenue
Turn left onto Roy Wilkins Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 60 Alternate / 7th Street Road
Continue onto US 60 Alternate / 7th Street Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
9.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
KY 1931 / Greenwood Road
Turn right onto KY 1931 / Greenwood Road
Navigation decision point
3
10.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Feyhurst Drive
Turn right onto Feyhurst Drive
Navigation decision point
4
10.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Bayshore Court
Turn left onto Bayshore Court
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.63 one way
$3.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.79 | $3.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 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 | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
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
Pleasure Ridge Park, KY
Morning in Pleasure Ridge Park on Sunday
Local time
6:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°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
28 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
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?
Forget about monotonous interstate cruising; this trip is an entirely turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention. Because there is a 0% highway share, you will be navigating urban infrastructure rather than open lanes. You will not find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, as the longest segment consists of 0 miles on Roy Wilkins Avenue. Consequently, the drive feels dynamic and requires frequent adjustments as you transition between the various city streets. Expect a steady, hands-on experience that focuses on local navigation rather than high-speed travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.8 mi on Dixie Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Roy Wilkins Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
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 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Roy Wilkins Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (US 60 Alternate / 7th Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (KY 1931 / Greenwood Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
462 ft
452 ft
Total Climb
21 ft
Total Descent
28 ft
Highest Point
462 ft
~9 mi in
Elevation Range
10 ft
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 20m. Total distance: 10.4 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.8 miles on Dixie Highway. 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: at 0.3 miles (Roy Wilkins Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (US 60 Alternate / 7th Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (KY 1931 / Greenwood Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pleasure Ridge Park, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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