How far is Elizabethtown, KY from Alexandria, KY?
The driving distance from Elizabethtown, KY to Alexandria, KY is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabethtown and Alexandria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethtown and Alexandria.
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Start on North Mulberry Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Mulberry Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1136 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
35.2 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 264: Watterson Expressway, Airport
1.1 km · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway
10 mi · 14 min · Henry Watterson Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cincinnati
1877 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
71 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Lexington
2139 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 75 South: Lexington
3020 ft · 37 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 14, KY 16: Walton, Verona
1682 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Mary Grubbs Highway
1843 ft · 40 sec · Mary Grubbs Highway
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Turn left onto School Road
2475 ft · 1 min · School Road
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Continue on Stephenson Mill Road
1400 ft · 38 sec · Stephenson Mill Road
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Continue on Old Beaver Road
875 ft · 28 sec · Old Beaver Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
2298 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Dixie Highway
3210 ft · 60 sec · Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto Walton Nicholson Road
2119 ft · 36 sec · Walton Nicholson Road
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Continue on Walton Nicholson Pike
4.1 mi · 6 min · Walton Nicholson Pike
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Continue on Taylor Mill Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Taylor Mill Road
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Turn right onto Maverick Road
121 m · 9 sec · Maverick Road
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Turn right onto Staffordsburg Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Staffordsburg Road
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Turn left onto Visalia Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Visalia Road
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Turn left onto Decoursey Pike
2449 ft · 50 sec · Decoursey Pike
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Turn right
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Licking Pike
2673 ft · 53 sec · Licking Pike
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Turn straight
1.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Washington Street
11 m · 2 sec · Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabethtown and Alexandria.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 North
Merge slight left
71 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elizabethtown and Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alexandria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabethtown to Alexandria?
The road trip is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
La Grange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.2 miles from Elizabethtown and 70.2 miles from Alexandria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 12:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.67 one way or $37.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Elizabethtown and Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alexandria.
Stop Ideas Near La Grange
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 La Grange.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethtown and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 118.33 mi (190.44 km).
#1 Elizabethtown
County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 30,331 |
| Coordinates | 37.6939500, -85.8591300 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alexandria
City in and the county seat of Campbell County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 9,807 |
| Coordinates | 38.9595100, -84.3879900 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alexandria (-84.38799, 38.95951)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 226 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $3.77 | $18.67 | $37.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.05 | $42.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.04 | $46.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.25 | $52.51 |
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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