Origin
Newburg, KY
Afternoon in Newburg on Sunday
Local time
12:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newburg, 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
18m
Distance
9.4 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newburg, KY
Esteban Carriazo
Louisville, KY
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Trip Overview
Newburg, KY to Louisville, KY is 9.4 miles and takes about 18 minutes via Newburg Road, Baxter Avenue, and East Jefferson Street, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Kentucky's Southeast region, making it a convenient local trip. Expect a route with frequent turns, typical of navigating through established urban or suburban areas. It's a quick connection, perfect for a brief excursion or a simple transition between points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Newburg Road | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Baxter Avenue | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| East Jefferson Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Shepherdsville Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Poplar Level Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Jefferson Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Newburg Road
— 4.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newburg, KY and Louisville, KY.
1
Start on Poplar Level Road
84 ft
·
4 sec
·
Poplar Level Road
2
Turn right onto KY 2052
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Shepherdsville Road
3
Turn left onto KY 1703
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Newburg Road
4
Continue on KY 1703
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Baxter Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on East Jefferson Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East Jefferson Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Arrive at destination
West Jefferson Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 1.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
KY 2052 / Shepherdsville Road
Turn right onto KY 2052 / Shepherdsville Road
Navigation decision point
3
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
KY 1703 / Newburg Road
Turn left onto KY 1703 / Newburg Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.47 one way
$2.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.61 | $3.23 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.08 | $4.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Afternoon in Louisville on Sunday
Local time
12:31 PM
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
11 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
18m 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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with zero percent highway share, meaning you'll be navigating surface streets the entire way. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.5 miles along Newburg Road. Be prepared for consistent turns and traffic lights as you make your way through neighborhoods and commercial areas. The road character remains consistently local throughout, requiring your full attention to changing speed limits and intersections.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.5 mi on Newburg Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near KY 2052 / Shepherdsville Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Newburg, KY to Louisville, KY is easy. At 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KY 2052 / Shepherdsville Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (KY 1703 / Newburg Road): Navigation decision point.
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 18m. Total distance: 9.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m 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 4.5 miles on Newburg Road. 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: near the start (KY 2052 / Shepherdsville Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (KY 1703 / Newburg Road): Navigation decision point.
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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