Origin
Louisville, KY
Afternoon in Louisville on Thursday
Local time
1:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Louisville, KY to Anchorage, KY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
27m
Distance
15.9 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Louisville, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Louisville, KY to Anchorage, KY covers 15.9 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 71, New Lagrange Road, I 64 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.4 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 15.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Louisville, KY to Anchorage, KY covers 15.9 miles and takes about 27m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 around 0.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 15.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 64 East: Lexington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 64 East: Lexington
7
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 71 North: Cincinnati
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6
Toward I 71 North: Cincinnati
7
9.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward KY 1447: Westport Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 21
Toward KY 1447: Westport Road
7
9.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward KY 1447 East: Westport Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 21
Toward KY 1447 East: Westport Road
6
10.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
KY 2050 / Herr Lane
Turn right onto KY 2050 / Herr Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| New Lagrange Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| I 64 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Henry Watterson Expressway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| La Grange Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Park Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Westport Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Lyndon Lane | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 5.4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville, KY and Anchorage, KY.
1
Start on West Jefferson Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Jefferson Street
2
Turn right onto Roy Wilkins Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Roy Wilkins Avenue
3
Take the ramp
455 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 64 West, I 64 East: New Albany, Saint Louis, Lexington
4
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 64 East: Lexington
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto I 64
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 6
Toward I 71 North: Cincinnati
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 71
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 5
Toward I 264: Watterson Expressway
9
Continue on I 264
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Henry Watterson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 21
Toward KY 1447: Westport Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
313 ft
·
12 sec
Exit 21
Toward KY 1447 East: Westport Road
12
Turn left onto KY 1447
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Westport Road
13
Turn right onto KY 2050
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Herr Lane
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on KY 2050
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lyndon Lane
15
Turn left onto KY 146
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
New Lagrange Road
16
Turn left onto KY 146
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Whipps Mill Road
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto KY 146
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
La Grange Road
18
Continue on KY 146
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Road
19
Turn left onto Station Road
394 ft
·
17 sec
·
Station Road
20
Turn right onto Evergreen Road
325 ft
·
14 sec
·
Evergreen Road
21
Turn left onto Hazelwood Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hazelwood Road
22
Keep slight left at fork onto Hazelwood Road
22 ft
·
1 sec
·
Hazelwood Road
23
Arrive at destination
Hazelwood Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.49 one way
$4.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.73 | $5.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Anchorage, KY
Afternoon in Anchorage on Thursday
Local time
1:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Louisville, KY to Anchorage, KY covers 15.9 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, New Lagrange Road, I 64. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.9 miles from Louisville, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.49 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 15.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Louisville, KY to Anchorage, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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