How far is Elizabethtown, IN from Taylorsville, IN?

The driving distance from Elizabethtown, IN to Taylorsville, IN is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
15.07 mi
00h 26m
Flight
13.33 mi
21.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.33 mi
Kilometers
21.45 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.07 mi
Kilometers
24.26 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylorsville
Sat, Apr 18, 2:59 PM EDT
Return by in Elizabethtown
Sat, Apr 18, 3:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabethtown
2026-04-18T14:33
Arrive Taylorsville
Sat, Apr 18, 2:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Elizabethtown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Columbus
IN

The most populous city in Bartholomew County, Indiana.

From Elizabethtown
7.5 mi
00h 13m
To Taylorsville
7.5 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethtown and Taylorsville.

  1. 1

    Start on Walnut Street

    26 m · 6 sec · Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    126 m · 17 sec · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Poplar Street

    801 ft · 22 sec · Poplar Street

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road South 525 East

    1.4 km · 2 min · County Road South 525 East

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East National Road

    11.8 mi · 20 min · East National Road

  7. 7

    Turn sharp right onto County Road 650 North

    1584 ft · 43 sec · County Road 650 North

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 650 North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East National Road
11.8 mi · 78%
County Road South 525 East
0.9 mi · 6%
County Road 650 North
0.3 mi · 2%
Poplar Street
0.15 mi · 1%
2nd Street
0.08 mi · 1%
Walnut Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

East National Road

Turn right onto East National Road

11.8 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
13.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
00h 13m from Elizabethtown
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elizabethtown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Taylorsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elizabethtown to Taylorsville?

The road trip is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Elizabethtown and 7.5 miles from Taylorsville.

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

The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Elizabethtown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Taylorsville.

Stop Ideas Near Columbus

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Columbus, 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 Columbus.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

66 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

84 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

106 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethtown and Taylorsville. Straight-line distance: 13.33 mi (21.45 km).

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#1 Elizabethtown

Town in Indiana, United States

Population540
Coordinates39.1350500, -85.8133100
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
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#2 Taylorsville

Taylorsville is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2958800, -85.9508300
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabethtown (-85.81331, 39.13505)
End: Taylorsville (-85.95083, 39.29588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
2.01 L · about $2.00
Round trip
$4.00
1.06 gal · 4.02 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.00 $4.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.25 $4.51
Premium $4.65 $2.47 $4.93
Diesel $5.30 $2.81 $5.62

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 Indiana · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabethtown and Taylorsville. The current time is 14:33:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.