Origin
Saint Dennis, KY
Afternoon in Saint Dennis on Sunday
Local time
12:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Dennis, 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
16m
Distance
8.4 mi
14 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Dennis, KY
Jo Kassis
Louisville, KY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This quick 8.4-mile drive from Saint Dennis to Louisville, Kentucky, will only take about 16 minutes, making it a perfect short hop. It's a straightforward trip primarily using Shawnee Expressway and West Chestnut Street, with about 40% of the journey on highways. With a minimal fuel cost estimated at just $1, this route is incredibly budget-friendly. Since it's such a short distance and entirely within the Southeast region of Kentucky, it's ideal for a single day trip or even just a quick commute without needing an overnight stay. You'll find this drive offers a practical and efficient way to get from point A to point B.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Shawnee Expressway | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| West Chestnut Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Cane Run Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Lynnview Drive | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| River Park Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Liberty Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Roy Wilkins Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Crums Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Shawnee Expressway
— 3.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Dennis, KY and Louisville, KY.
1
Start on Lynnview Drive
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Lynnview Drive
2
Turn left onto South Crums Lane
356 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Crums Lane
3
Turn right onto KY 1934
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Cane Run Road
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 264 West
5
Merge onto I 264
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Shawnee Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 2
Toward River Park Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto River Park Drive
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
River Park Drive
8
Continue on West Chestnut Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Chestnut Street
9
Turn left onto Roy Wilkins Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Roy Wilkins Avenue
10
Turn right onto West Liberty Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
West Liberty Street
11
Turn left onto South 5th Street
283 ft
·
15 sec
·
South 5th Street
12
Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
221 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Jefferson Street
13
Arrive at destination
West Jefferson Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 8.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
KY 1934 / Cane Run Road
Turn right onto KY 1934 / Cane Run Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward I 264 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 264 West
5
2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 264 / Shawnee Expressway
Merge onto I 264 / Shawnee Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
5.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward River Park Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2
Toward River Park Drive
5
8.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
West Jefferson Street
Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.31 one way
$2.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.44 | $2.88 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.62 | $3.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 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 | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
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
12:14 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
28 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
16m 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 mixed driving experience on this short route, with a highway share of around 40%. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.3 miles along the Shawnee Expressway, offering a brief period of more continuous travel. The drive transitions between highway speeds and local road conditions as you navigate through Cane Run Road and West Chestnut Street. This blend means you'll experience both faster sections and areas where you'll need to be more aware of local traffic and intersections. It's a practical progression that reflects its urban destination.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.3 mi on Shawnee Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near KY 1934 / Cane Run Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (KY 1934 / Cane Run Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 2 miles (I 264 / Shawnee Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 16m. Total distance: 8.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.3 miles on Shawnee Expressway. 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 0.6 miles (KY 1934 / Cane Run Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 2 miles (I 264 / Shawnee Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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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