Origin
Maysville, KY
Evening in Maysville on Sunday
Local time
5:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maysville, KY to Louisville, KY
Drive Time
2h 43m
Distance
136.4 mi
219 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 33m
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6 AM
2h 44m
8 AM
3h 5m
10 AM
2h 51m
12 PM
2h 49m
3 PM
2h 52m
5 PM
3h 4m
8 PM
2h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maysville, KY
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Louisville, KY
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Trip Overview
Connecting Maysville to Louisville is a straightforward 136.4-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 43 minutes. Since this trip falls entirely within the Southeast region of Kentucky, you can easily manage the distance in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $21 on fuel for the trek, making it a budget-friendly option for a quick getaway. You will primarily utilize I-64 and US-68 to navigate between these two cities. Because the drive is relatively short, it serves as an efficient link rather than a multi-day expedition, allowing you to focus your time on your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
68.2 miles from Maysville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as roughly 85% of your travel time will be spent on major routes. You will settle into a rhythmic pace during your longest uninterrupted stretch, which spans 74.2 miles along I-64. The transition from the local US-68 corridors to the broader interstate system defines the personality of this drive. While the majority of your time is spent on high-speed thoroughfares, the initial departure involves navigating US-68 and US-68 Business. This combination creates a functional, efficient drive that prioritizes speed over technical complexity, keeping you moving steadily toward your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 74.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and US 68. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near US 62; KY 10 / Coughlin Boulevard.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 136.4 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 0.8 miles (US 62; KY 10 / Coughlin Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.9 miles (US 68 Business / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 60.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.8 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 62; KY 10 / Coughlin Boulevard
Turn sharp left onto US 62; KY 10 / Coughlin Boulevard
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
46.9 mi into trip
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~1h 1m in
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US 68 Business / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 68 Business / Main Street
Navigation decision point
7
60.9 mi into trip
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~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward I 75 North, I 64 West: Cincinnati, Louisville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75 North, I 64 West: Cincinnati, Louis...
8
65.5 mi into trip
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~1h 23m in
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I 64
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64 toward I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville
8
135.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 41m in
Take the exit toward 3rd Street, River Road, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5B
Toward 3rd Street, River Road, Downtown
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 74.2 mi | 1h 22m |
| US 68 | 22.8 mi | 27m |
| US 68 Business | 17.2 mi | 23m |
| Lexington Road | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| Paris Pike | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| Coughlin Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| US 62 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 74.2 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maysville, KY and Louisville, KY.
1
Start on KY 10
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Forest Avenue
2
Turn sharp left onto US 62; KY 10
2.9 mi
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4 min
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Coughlin Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on US 62; US 68
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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US 62; US 68
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 68 Business
17 mi
·
23 min
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US 68 Business
Use the none lane.
5
Continue on US 68; KY 165
23 mi
·
27 min
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US 68; KY 165
Use the none lane.
6
Continue on US 460; US 68 Business
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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East Main Street
7
Turn right onto US 460; US 68 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Bank Row Street
8
At end of road, turn right onto US 68 Business
1.1 mi
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1 min
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Main Street
9
Continue on US 27; US 68
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Lexington Road
10
Continue on US 27; US 68
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Paris Pike
11
Continue on US 27; US 68
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
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North Broadway
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 75 North, I 64 West: Cincinnati, Louisville
13
Merge onto I 64; I 75
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 64; I 75
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64
70 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
·
I 64
Toward I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 5B
Toward 3rd Street, River Road, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on North 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
North 3rd Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Turn right onto West Jefferson Street
0.2 mi
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44 sec
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West Jefferson Street
18
Arrive at destination
West Jefferson Street
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 2-hour and 43-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around traffic patterns. You only need to budget for one stop to keep your trip comfortable and efficient. Since you are spending $21 on fuel, consider topping off your tank before leaving Maysville to avoid unnecessary mid-route detours. Because the route relies heavily on I-64, monitor local traffic reports for that specific corridor before heading out. Taking advantage of the route's simplicity allows you to arrive in Louisville feeling refreshed rather than exhausted from a long day behind the wheel.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68.2 miles from Maysville, KY, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.2 miles or 1h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Louisville, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Maysville, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Maysville, KY
This is one driving day of about 136.4 miles and 2h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Maysville, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 74.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 68.2 mi from Maysville, KY · 1h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 68.2 miles from Maysville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.2 miles.
Arriving in Louisville, KY
The final approach into Louisville, KY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Louisville, KY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.72 one way
$41.44 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $22.84 | $45.68 |
| premium | $4.80 | $25.75 | $51.50 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $30.30 | $60.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.9 | 0 | $14.32 | $6.55 |
| Efficient EV | 34.1 | 0 | $11.94 | $5.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.6 | 0 | $19.10 | $8.73 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Louisville, KY
Evening in Louisville on Sunday
Local time
5:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2h 43m 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 Maysville, KY to Louisville, KY covers 136.4 miles and takes about 2h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, US 68, US 68 Business. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68.2 miles from Maysville, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.72 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 136.4 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 0.8 miles (US 62; KY 10 / Coughlin Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.9 miles (US 68 Business / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 60.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Maysville, KY to Louisville, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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