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.
Main Roads
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
Longest stretch:
Henry Watterson Expressway
— 7.4 mi, about 10m
Traffic on I-264
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
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shively, KY and Strathmoor Village, KY.
1
Start on Burrell Drive
0.2 mi·43 sec·Burrell Drive
2
At end of road, turn left onto Burrell Drive
211 ft·11 sec·Burrell Drive
3
Turn right onto Schaffner Drive
0.2 mi·49 sec·Schaffner Drive
4
Turn left onto KY 2049
0.8 mi·1 min·Crums Lane
5
Turn right onto US 31W; US 60
0.3 mi·41 sec·Dixie Highway
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·15 sec
Toward I 264: Watterson Expressway
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward I 264 East: Watterson ExpresswayUse the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Merge onto I 264
0.5 mi·38 sec·Shawnee Expressway
9
Continue on I 264
7.4 mi·10 min·Henry Watterson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 16Toward US 31E, US 150: Bardstown RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·17 sec
Toward Bardstown Road North, Sullivan University, Farmington Historic HomeUse the slight left lane.
12
Turn straight onto US 31E; US 150
0.7 mi·1 min·Bardstown Road
13
Turn right onto Emerson Avenue
0.1 mi·39 sec·Emerson Avenue
14
Turn left onto Lowell Avenue
25 ft·1 sec·Lowell Avenue
15
Turn slight right onto Whittier Avenue
0.1 mi·34 sec·Whittier Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
1 ft·0 sec·Whittier Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
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.
6
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Burrell Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Burrell Drive
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
8
1.7 mi into trip|~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
8
9.9 mi into trip|~15m in
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 16
Toward US 31E, US 150: Bardstown Road
9
10.2 mi into trip|~16m in
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
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Bardstown Road North, Sullivan Universit...
5
11.2 mi into trip|~19m in|Lowell Avenue
Turn left onto Lowell Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.67 one way
$3.34 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg4 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$1.84
$3.68
premium
$4.72
$2.10
$4.20
diesel
$4.80
$2.13
$4.27
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Jul 3, 2026
Origin
Shively, KY
Afternoon
in Shively on Sunday
Local time
1:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
96°F
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 2 mph15% chanceLive forecast
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 3 at 3:21AM CDT until July 3 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 3 at 3:21AM CDT until July 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Destination
Strathmoor Village, KY
Afternoon
in Strathmoor Village on Sunday
Local time
1:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
96°F
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 0 to 3 mph15% chanceLive forecast
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 3 at 3:21AM CDT until July 3 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 3 at 3:21AM CDT until July 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
19m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
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.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.4 mi on Henry Watterson Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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.
Driving Effort7/10
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
554 ft453 ft
Total Climb
174 ft
Total Descent
75 ft
Highest Point
554 ft
~11.3 mi in
Elevation Range
101 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.4 miles on Henry Watterson Expressway. 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 Strathmoor Village, 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 0.2 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Strathmoor Village, KY before heading back.
