How far is Lexington, KY from Elizabethtown, KY?

Fastest route

The suggested route from Lexington, Kentucky to Elizabethtown, Kentucky is to take KY-9002 W/Bluegrass Pkwy and I-65 N. The estimated travel time is 1 hour and 21 minutes covering a distance of approximately 85.0 miles.

Directions

Start your journey on Ave of Champions, heading northwest toward S Limestone.
Turn right onto S Limestone, then continue onto US-60 W/Versailles Rd.
Follow US-60 W for approximately 2.1 miles, passing Taco Bell on the right.
Use the right lane to take the Blue Grass Pkwy ramp toward Lawrenceburg/Elizabethtown.
Continue on KY-9002 W/Bluegrass Pkwy.
Take exit 1A to merge onto I-65 N toward Elizabethtown/Louisville.
Take exit 94 toward Elizabethtown.
Continue on N Mulberry St.
Drive to Meadow Ln.
Use any lane to turn left onto N Mulberry St, passing Subway on the right after 0.9 miles.
Turn left onto N Miles St.
Finally, turn right onto Meadow Ln.

Tips & Suggestions

🚗 It's recommended to take KY-9002 W/Bluegrass Pkwy and I-65 N for the fastest route.
⛽ Make sure to have enough fuel for the journey.
📱 Use a navigation app or GPS device to stay on track.
🚦 Observe traffic rules and regulations.
🕑 Consider the estimated travel time as traffic conditions may affect it.
🍽️ Plan for pit stops or meal breaks along the way, if needed.
🛣️ Stay alert and follow road signs for the correct exits and turns.

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lexington and Elizabethtown is 78.08 miles (125.65 km).

Flight distance from Lexington, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is 78.08 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Lexington to Elizabethtown with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lexington, Kentucky to Elizabethtown, Kentucky is: 89.82 miles (144.55 km) by car.

Driving from Lexington to Elizabethtown will take approximately 01 hours 25 minutes.

#1 Lexington

The second most populous city in Kentucky. It is located in central Kentucky. Lexington is known for its horse racing, its many colleges and universities, and its many attractions, such as the Kentucky Horse Park and the University of Kentucky.

Population	225366
GPS Coordinates	37°59'19"N 84°28'40"W
Latitude	37.9886900
Longitude	-84.4777200
Altitude	295
Country	United States

#2 Elizabethtown

County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States

Population	30331
GPS Coordinates	37°41'38"N 85°51'33"W
Latitude	37.6939500
Longitude	-85.8591300
Altitude	221
Country	United States

Starting point in Lexington: Coldstream Drive (-84.477478,37.988621)
Ending point in Elizabethtown: North Mulberry Street (-85.859285,37.694037)

Estimated Travel Time Between Lexington and Elizabethtown

The distance between Lexington and Elizabethtown is 145 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 36 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Lexington and Elizabethtown. The current time is 21:10:04.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	02 hours 59 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	02 hours 14 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	01 hours 47 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	01 hours 29 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	01 hours 16 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	01 hours 11 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	01 hours 07 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12 liters (3.17 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lexington and Elizabethtown.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lexington to Elizabethtown is $10.11 (diesel $13.33).

Kentucky gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.19	$3.67	$4.07	$4.21
Total	$10.11	$11.64	$12.89	$13.33

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Kentucky ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.191 (Diesel $4.206) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 17, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lexington and Elizabethtown (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.