Origin
Louisville, KY
Afternoon in Louisville on Thursday
Local time
12:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Louisville, KY to Valley Station, KY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
23m
Distance
12.4 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
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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Valley Station, KY
Joseph Fuller
Trip Overview
The drive from Louisville, KY to Valley Station, KY covers 12.4 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dixie Highway, 7th Street Road, South 9th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.6 miles on Dixie Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 12.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 23m drive with frequent turns across 12.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dixie Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Roy Wilkins Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Louisville, KY to Valley Station, KY is easy. At 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Roy Wilkins Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (US 60 Alternate / 7th Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles (Alanadale Drive): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Roy Wilkins Avenue
Turn left onto Roy Wilkins Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 60 Alternate / 7th Street Road
Continue onto US 60 Alternate / 7th Street Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
12.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Alanadale Drive
Turn right onto Alanadale Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dixie Highway | 6.6 mi | 12m |
| 7th Street Road | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| South 9th Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| South 7th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Roy Wilkins Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Jefferson Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Alanadale Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Dixie Highway
— 6.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville, KY and Valley Station, KY.
1
Start on West Jefferson Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Jefferson Street
2
Turn left onto Roy Wilkins Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Roy Wilkins Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on South 9th Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South 9th Street
4
Continue on South 7th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South 7th Street
5
Continue on KY 1931
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
7th Street Road
6
Continue on US 60 Alternate
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
7th Street Road
Use the right lane.
7
Turn slight left onto US 31W; US 60
6.6 mi
·
12 min
·
Dixie Highway
8
Turn right onto Alanadale Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Alanadale Drive
9
Arrive at destination
Alanadale Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.94 one way
$3.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Valley Station, KY
Afternoon in Valley Station on Thursday
Local time
12:43 PM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
23m 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 Valley Station, KY covers 12.4 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dixie Highway, 7th Street Road, South 9th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.2 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 $1.94 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.
The drive from Louisville, KY to Valley Station, KY is easy. At 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Roy Wilkins Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (US 60 Alternate / 7th Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles (Alanadale Drive): Navigation decision point.
The route from Louisville, KY to Valley Station, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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