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Population: 256,231 Elevation: 462 Feet Above Sea Level Land Area: 62.1 Square Miles Location: Louisville is easily accessible, located at the center of three major interstates, I-65, I-71 and I-64, within a day's drive of nearly half of the nation's population. Louisville's commercial airport is only seven minutes from downtown. Time Zone: Eastern Time Zone (When it’s noon in Louisville, its 11:00am in Chicago and 9:00am in Los Angeles. Louisville observes Daylight Savings Time from April – October. Local Seasons: Louisville has four beautiful, very distinct seasons. Anytime of the year is the perfect time to visit this truly amazing city. There is just enough snow in the winter to make the scenery exquisite. Spring is an exciting time. There are six festivals alone in April leading up to the big annual event, the Kentucky Derby in mid-May. With high temperatures in the mid-70’s F during this time, it’s the perfect time for all of those outdoor activities. Summer is the perfect time to enjoy one of the country’s greatest theme parks, Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom. And if you happen to be lucky enough to visit in the fall, you are in for a great time. With the cooler temperatures bringing the change of season, there is nothing like fall foliage, Kentucky style.