Origin
Louisville, KY
Morning in Louisville on Sunday
Local time
6:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Louisville, KY to Taylorsville, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
33.6 mi
54 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
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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Taylorsville, KY
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Trip Overview
Louisville, KY to Taylorsville, KY is 33.6 miles and takes about 43 minutes via I 64 and Taylorsville Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily within the Southeast region of Kentucky. You'll experience a mixed drive, mostly on highways but with a definite local road feel as you approach your destination. It's a short enough distance that you can easily fit it into an afternoon, making it a convenient option if you're looking for a quick escape or need to get to Taylorsville without a major time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 14.6 mi | 19m |
| Taylorsville Road | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| Taylorsville Lake Road | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Gene Snyder Freeway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| West Jefferson Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Roy Wilkins Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <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 Taylorsville, 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
317 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Main Street
15
Turn right
41 ft
·
3 sec
16
Arrive at destination
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
$5.25 one way
$10.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.47 | $12.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Taylorsville, KY
Morning in Taylorsville on Sunday
Local time
6:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
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
43m 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 features a highway share of 49%, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster roads like I 64. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.6 miles on I 64, offering a chance to maintain a steady pace. As you transition from the interstate, Taylorsville Road and then Taylorsville Lake Road will guide you the rest of the way, introducing a more local character to the drive. Expect a mix of speeds and road types, moving from interstate cruising to more winding, potentially scenic, local routes as you get closer to Taylorsville.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 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
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 33.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
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 Taylorsville, KY, road signs point toward Jeffersontown, Taylorsville Lake State Park and Fisherville.
Jeffersontown
17.5 mi in
|
~24m
Taylorsville Lake State Park
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 43m. Total distance: 33.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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 Taylorsville, 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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Taylorsville, 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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