Origin
Taylorsville, KY
Morning in Taylorsville on Sunday
Local time
6:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Taylorsville, 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
43m
Distance
33.2 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.
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Trip Overview
This quick 33.2-mile drive from Taylorsville, KY to Louisville, KY takes about 43 minutes and is perfect as a single-day trip. You'll primarily travel on I-64, with some time on Taylorsville Road and Taylorsville Lake Road. The estimated fuel cost for this short journey is around $5, making it an economical option. Given its short duration and mixed driving profile, this route offers flexibility for a spontaneous outing or a planned visit between these two Southeast Kentucky locations. It's a straightforward connection that gets you where you need to go efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 14 mi | 18m |
| Taylorsville Road | 11.2 mi | 13m |
| Taylorsville Lake Road | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Gene Snyder Freeway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| North 3rd Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Jefferson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 14 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylorsville, KY and Louisville, KY.
1
Start on this road
41 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto KY 44; KY 55
317 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Turn left onto KY 44; KY 55
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Taylorsville Road
4
Continue on KY 155
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Taylorsville Lake Road
5
Continue on KY 155
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Taylorsville Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 265 East, KY 841 East
7
Merge onto I 265; KY 841
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Gene Snyder Freeway
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 25B
Toward I 64 West: Louisville
9
Merge onto I 64
14 mi
·
18 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 5B
Toward 3rd Street, River Road, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on North 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
North 3rd Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn right onto West Jefferson Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
West Jefferson Street
13
Arrive at destination
West Jefferson Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 32.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
KY 44; KY 55 / East Main Street
Turn left onto KY 44; KY 55 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
15.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 265 East, KY 841 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 265 East, KY 841 East
5
17.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward I 64 West: Louisville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 25B
Toward I 64 West: Louisville
5
18.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
I 64
Merge onto I 64
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
32.4 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward 3rd Street, River Road, Downtown
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 5B
Toward 3rd Street, River Road, Downtown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.19 one way
$10.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.70 | $11.40 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.59 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.12 |
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
Louisville, KY
Morning in Louisville on Sunday
Local time
6:40 AM
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
2 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
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?
The drive features a mixed profile, with 47% of the journey on highways, mainly I-64. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 14 miles on I-64, offering a chance for steady cruising. The route transitions from local roads like Taylorsville Lake Road and Taylorsville Road into the faster pace of the interstate. This blend means you'll encounter both quicker highway sections and potentially more varied local road conditions as you approach your destination.
47% 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: 14 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 early in the drive near KY 44; KY 55 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 33.2 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: near the start (KY 44; KY 55 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 43m. Total distance: 33.2 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 (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14 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 Louisville, 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: near the start (KY 44; KY 55 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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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