How far is Douglass Hills, KY from Elizabethtown, KY?

The driving distance from Douglass Hills, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
52.13 mi
01h 02m
Flight
41.12 mi
66.17 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.12 mi
Kilometers
66.17 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.13 mi
Kilometers
83.9 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabethtown
Sun, Apr 19, 12:41 AM EDT
Return by in Douglass Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 1:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Douglass Hills
2026-04-18T23:39
Arrive Elizabethtown
Sun, Apr 19, 12:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Douglass Hills
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Shepherdsville
KY

City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Douglass Hills
26.1 mi
00h 31m
To Elizabethtown
26 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Douglass Hills and Elizabethtown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Douglass Hills and Elizabethtown.

  1. 1

    Start on Rockstone Place

    42 m · 8 sec · Rockstone Place

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Gatehouse Lane

    93 m · 14 sec · Gatehouse Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Finchley Road

    2902 ft · 2 min · Finchley Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Blankenbaker Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Blankenbaker Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    2047 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 265 South, KY 841 South: Gene Snyder Freeway

    908 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 265 South, KY 841 South: Gene Snyder Freeway

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    15 mi · 17 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Nashville

    1751 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    30.8 mi · 33 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62, KY 61: Elizabethtown

    1498 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 62: Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame

    51 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto North Mulberry Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Mulberry Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Douglass Hills and Elizabethtown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
31.1 mi · 60%
Gene Snyder Freeway
15 mi · 29%
Blankenbaker Parkway
2.62 mi · 5%
North Mulberry Street
2.07 mi · 4%
Finchley Road
0.55 mi · 1%
I 265 South
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

30.8 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
41.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shepherdsville
00h 31m from Douglass Hills
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Douglass Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Elizabethtown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Douglass Hills to Elizabethtown?

The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km) and usually takes 01h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Shepherdsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Douglass Hills and 26 miles from Elizabethtown.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.94 one way or $13.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Douglass Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Elizabethtown.

Stop Ideas Near Shepherdsville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shepherdsville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shepherdsville.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

30 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Douglass Hills and Elizabethtown. Straight-line distance: 41.12 mi (66.17 km).

Douglass Hills

#1 Douglass Hills

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population5,714
Coordinates38.2378500, -85.5527400
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Elizabethtown

#2 Elizabethtown

County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,331
Coordinates37.6939500, -85.8591300
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: Douglass Hills (-85.55274, 38.23785)
End: Elizabethtown (-85.85913, 37.69395)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.96 L · about $6.94
Round trip
$13.88
3.68 gal · 13.92 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.94 $13.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.83 $15.65
Premium $4.65 $8.56 $17.13
Diesel $5.30 $9.76 $19.52

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Douglass Hills and Elizabethtown. The current time is 23:39:27.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.