Origin
Louisville, KY
Afternoon in Louisville on Friday
Local time
3:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Louisville, KY to Highview, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
14.2 mi
23 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 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
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
This straightforward 14.2-mile drive from Louisville, KY to Highview, KY takes about 22 minutes, making it an ideal short trip, easily accomplished in a single day. You'll primarily navigate via I-65, Fern Valley Road, and Fegenbush Lane, with nearly half of the journey on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of just $2, this route is very budget-friendly. The mixed drive profile suggests a practical, efficient transit rather than a scenic excursion. Since both the origin and destination are within the Southeast region of Kentucky, you won't be crossing any major regional boundaries, keeping the travel experience consistent.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 14.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m 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.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this 14.2-mile route, with 47% of it on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 6.7 miles primarily on I-65, offering a chance to maintain steady speeds. The drive transitions between interstate travel and local roads like Fern Valley Road and Fegenbush Lane. This blend means you'll experience both quicker highway segments and potentially more traffic or slower speeds as you approach your destination. It's a practical route designed for efficiency.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 6th Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.2 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Liberty Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (South 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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South 6th Street
Turn left onto South 6th Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West Liberty Street
Turn left onto West Liberty Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South 1st Street
Turn right onto South 1st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 65 South: Nashville
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 65 South: Nashville
7
7.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward KY 1747: Fern Valley Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 128
Toward KY 1747: Fern Valley Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Fern Valley Road | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Fegenbush Lane | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| West Liberty Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South 6th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Jefferson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Highview Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 6.7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville, KY and Highview, KY.
1
Start on West Jefferson Street
257 ft
·
16 sec
·
West Jefferson Street
2
Turn left onto South 6th Street
284 ft
·
15 sec
·
South 6th Street
3
Turn left onto West Liberty Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Liberty Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Turn right onto South 1st Street
224 ft
·
3 sec
·
South 1st Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 65 South: Nashville
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Merge onto I 65
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 128
Toward KY 1747: Fern Valley Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on KY 1747
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Fern Valley Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto KY 864
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Fegenbush Lane
10
Turn right onto Highview Drive
112 ft
·
4 sec
·
Highview Drive
11
Arrive at destination
Highview Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.22 one way
$4.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.44 | $4.87 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.73 | $5.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.14 | $6.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Highview, KY
Afternoon in Highview on Friday
Local time
3:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°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
27 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
22m 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 Highview, KY covers 14.2 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, Fern Valley Road, Fegenbush Lane. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.1 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 $2.22 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.2 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Liberty Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (South 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Louisville, KY to Highview, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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