Drive or Fly: Louisville, KY to Monticello, KY?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for SDF–LEX. At 155 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
3h 5m
Distance
155 mi
Total Cost
$69
CO2
63 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
4h 29m
13m in the air
Air Distance
110 mi
Total Cost
$124
CO2
28 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between SDF and LEX. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 3h 5m | 4h 29m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $69 | $124 |
| Carbon footprint | 63 kg CO2 | 28 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 18, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 64, US 27, KY 90
via US 150, US 27, I 65
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Louisville, KY to Monticello, KY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.