How far is Carrollton, TX from Hardinsburg, KY?
The driving distance from Carrollton, TX to Hardinsburg, KY is about 797.8 miles (1283.9 km), with a travel time of about 14h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 675.1 miles (1086.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 28h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 14h 16m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carrollton and Hardinsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrollton and Hardinsburg.
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Start on East Belt Line Road
5 m · 6 sec · East Belt Line Road
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Turn left onto South Josey Lane
2.2 mi · 5 min · South Josey Lane
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Turn left onto Valley View Lane
1.5 mi · 3 min · Valley View Lane
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Turn right onto Marsh Lane
2429 ft · 1 min · Marsh Lane
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Turn left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
100 m · 7 sec · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I-635 East
1695 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
8.8 mi · 9 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Dallas
2500 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana
3247 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
304 mi · 5 hr 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on East Belt Freeway
10 mi · 12 min · East Belt Freeway
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Take the exit right toward I 40: Memphis, Fort Smith
1161 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Memphis
2525 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
117.2 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Blytheville, Saint Louis
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue on Blues Highway
82 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Blues Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 155 East, US 412 East: Caruthersville, Dyersbur Tennessee
2445 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
26.4 mi · 28 min
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Continue straight
27.5 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right
2224 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
10.2 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto West Highland Drive
3109 ft · 52 sec · West Highland Drive
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Continue on Highland Drive
1271 ft · 30 sec · Highland Drive
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Turn left onto Nolan Avenue
1551 ft · 27 sec · Nolan Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
49.1 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East, I 69 North: Nashville, Henderson
16.6 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North: Elizabethtown, Princeton
38.3 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
1783 ft · 22 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
56 mi · 1 hr · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 79: Morgantown, Caneyville
1738 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Morgantown Road
597 ft · 14 sec · Morgantown Road
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Continue on Morgantown Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Falls of Rough Road
16.2 mi · 23 min · Falls of Rough Road
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Continue on McQuady-Axtel Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · McQuady-Axtel Road
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Turn right onto Kirk-Glen Dean Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Kirk-Glen Dean Road
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Turn right
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
32 m · 2 sec · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carrollton and Hardinsburg.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 30 East
Merge slight left
304 mi · 05h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Carrollton and Mostly Cloudy near Hardinsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carrollton to Hardinsburg?
The road trip is about 797.8 miles (1283.9 km) and usually takes 14h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wheatley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 397.9 miles from Carrollton and 399.9 miles from Hardinsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 675.1 miles (1086.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 122.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $111.56 one way or $223.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 250.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Carrollton and Mostly Cloudy near Hardinsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Wheatley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wheatley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carrollton and Hardinsburg. Straight-line distance: 675.05 mi (1086.39 km).
#1 Carrollton
The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.
| Population | 139,892 |
| Coordinates | 32.9537300, -96.8902800 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hardinsburg
County seat of Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 2,345 |
| Coordinates | 37.7800600, -86.4605300 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hardinsburg (-86.46053, 37.78006)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 26h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 19h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 15h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 13h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 11h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $111.56 | $223.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $125.66 | $251.32 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $136.11 | $272.21 |
| Diesel | $5.97 | $167.91 | $335.83 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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