Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
11.3 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shively, KY
Thirdman
Strathmoor Village, KY
Tom Fisk
Shively, KY to Strathmoor Village, KY is 11.3 miles and takes about 19m via Henry Watterson Expressway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within the Southeast region of Kentucky, making it a convenient local journey. It's a straightforward drive that shouldn't take up too much of your day. Consider this route if you need to get between these two points efficiently with minimal fuss. You'll be sticking to familiar roads for the entirety of this short hop.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Watterson Expressway | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| Crums Lane | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Bardstown Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Shawnee Expressway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Dixie Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Burrell Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Schaffner Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Whittier Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 9 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,751 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~427 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Shively, KY and Strathmoor Village, KY.
Start on Burrell Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Burrell Drive
Turn right onto Schaffner Drive
Turn left onto KY 2049
Turn right onto US 31W; US 60
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 264
Continue on I 264
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn straight onto US 31E; US 150
Turn right onto Emerson Avenue
Turn left onto Lowell Avenue
Turn slight right onto Whittier Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 11.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto Burrell Drive
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Keep slight left at fork toward I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 31E, US 150: Bardstown Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward Bardstown Road North, Sullivan University, Farmington Historic Home
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto Lowell Avenue
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.88 one way
$3.76 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $2.05 | $4.09 |
| premium | $5.18 | $2.31 | $4.61 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Shively on Wednesday
Local time
5:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Partly Cloudy
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 30 at 11:09AM CDT until June 2 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Destination
Evening in Strathmoor Village on Wednesday
Local time
5:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Partly Cloudy
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 30 at 11:09AM CDT until June 2 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
This drive is primarily highway-focused, with about 70% of the journey utilizing faster roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 7.4 miles on the Henry Watterson Expressway, offering a consistent pace for a good portion of the trip. The route incorporates Crums Lane and Bardstown Road, which likely break up the highway feel with more local traffic and variable speed limits. Expect a mix of quicker highway segments and potentially more stop-and-go as you navigate these connecting arterials. It’s designed for efficient travel rather than leisurely cruising.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Henry Watterson Expressway and Crums Lane. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Burrell Drive.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 11.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Burrell Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
174 ft
Total Descent
75 ft
Highest Point
554 ft
~11.3 mi in
Elevation Range
101 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Shively, KY and Strathmoor Village, KY, road signs point toward Bardstown Road North, Sullivan University and Farmington Historic Home.
Bardstown Road North
Sullivan University
Farmington Historic Home
Founded 1938
Founded 1928
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 11.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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