If you are looking to travel from Vine Grove to Louisville, you are in for a quick 36.9-mile journey that typically takes about 57 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it is short enough to complete without any overnight stays. You can expect to spend approximately $6 on fuel for the entire drive, making it a very budget-friendly commute within Kentucky. Because both locations are situated in the Southeast, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the transition. Whether you are heading into the city for business or a quick visit, this straightforward drive offers a practical way to connect the two areas.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Dixie Highway North
25.5 mi
36m
Knox Avenue
3.6 mi
6m
7th Street Road
2.6 mi
5m
Veterans Memorial Highway
1.4 mi
2m
South 9th Street
1.2 mi
1m
South 7th Street
0.9 mi
1m
Roy Wilkins Avenue
0.5 mi
<1m
West Main Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Dixie Highway North
— 25.5 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vine Grove, KY and Louisville, KY.
1
Start on North Mill Street
47 ft·3 sec·North Mill Street
2
Turn left onto KY 144; KY 1500
0.4 mi·45 sec·West Main Street
3
Turn right onto KY 1500
3.6 mi·6 min·Knox Avenue
4
Continue on KY 361
1.4 mi·2 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
5
Continue on KY 361
0.2 mi·21 sec·Bullion Boulevard
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
7
Merge onto US 31W
25 mi·36 min·Dixie Highway North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn slight right onto US 60 Alternate
0.6 mi·1 min·7th Street Road
9
Continue on KY 1931
2.0 mi·3 min·7th Street Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on South 7th Street
0.9 mi·1 min·South 7th Street
11
Continue on South 9th Street
1.2 mi·1 min·South 9th Street
12
Continue on Roy Wilkins Avenue
0.5 mi·46 sec·Roy Wilkins Avenue
13
Turn right onto West Liberty Street
0.4 mi·53 sec·West Liberty Street
14
Turn left onto South 5th Street
283 ft·15 sec·South 5th Street
15
Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
221 ft·7 sec·West Jefferson Street
16
Arrive at destination
West Jefferson Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 18.4 miles from Vine Grove, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 36.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip|~0m in|KY 144; KY 1500 / West Main Street
Turn left onto KY 144; KY 1500 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip|~0m in|KY 1500 / Knox Avenue
Turn right onto KY 1500 / Knox Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
5.8 mi into trip|~9m in|US 31W / Dixie Highway North
Merge onto US 31W / Dixie Highway North
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
36.8 mi into trip|~56m in|South 5th Street
Turn left onto South 5th Street
Navigation decision point
5
36.8 mi into trip|~57m in|West Jefferson Street
Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.77 one way
$11.54 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg13 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$6.33
$12.67
premium
$4.89
$7.10
$14.20
diesel
$5.61
$8.15
$16.29
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 69% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
11.1
0
$3.87
$1.77
Efficient EV
9.2
0
$3.23
$1.48
EV Truck/SUV
14.8
0
$5.17
$2.36
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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 Apr 12, 2026
Origin
Vine Grove, KY
Morning
in Vine Grove on Sunday
Local time
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 8 to 14 mph32% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 11:11AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 9:33AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Destination
Louisville, KY
Morning
in Louisville on Sunday
Local time
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 8 to 13 mph43% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 11:11AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 9:33AM EDT by NWS Louisville 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
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
57m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero percent highway driving. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating via Dixie Highway North, Knox Avenue, and 7th Street Road. The longest uninterrupted section you will encounter is a 25.5-mile stretch along Dixie Highway North, which provides the most consistent pace of the trip. Since the road requires frequent turns and localized navigation, you will need to stay alert behind the wheel. It is a functional, no-frills drive that relies on surface streets to get you from point A to point B.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.5 mi on Dixie Highway North.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near KY 144; KY 1500 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 57m 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: near the start (KY 144; KY 1500 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (KY 1500 / Knox Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (US 31W / Dixie Highway North): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.5 miles on Dixie Highway North. 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 144; KY 1500 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (KY 1500 / Knox Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (US 31W / Dixie Highway North): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Louisville, KY before heading back.
