How far is Elizabethtown, KY from Beaver Dam, KY?
The driving distance from Elizabethtown, KY to Beaver Dam, KY is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabethtown and Beaver Dam.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethtown and Beaver Dam.
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Start on North Mulberry Street
2532 ft · 48 sec · North Mulberry Street
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Turn left
28 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Mulberry Street
927 ft · 16 sec · South Mulberry Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1082 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Elizabethtown Bypass
2948 ft · 38 sec · Elizabethtown Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward Leitchfield, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
2156 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
60.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Morgantown, Beaver Dam
1795 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 231
2.6 mi · 4 min · US Highway 231
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Continue on South Main Street
3082 ft · 52 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabethtown and Beaver Dam.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Western Kentucky Parkway
Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
60.9 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Elizabethtown and Mostly Sunny near Beaver Dam.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabethtown to Beaver Dam?
The road trip is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Leitchfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from Elizabethtown and 33.2 miles from Beaver Dam.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.82 one way or $17.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Elizabethtown and Beaver Dam, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elizabethtown and Mostly Sunny near Beaver Dam.
Stop Ideas Near Leitchfield
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethtown and Beaver Dam. Straight-line distance: 59.24 mi (95.33 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 Beaver Dam
City in Kentucky, USA
| Population | 3,553 |
| Coordinates | 37.4019900, -86.8758300 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
End: Beaver Dam (-86.87583, 37.40199)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $8.82 | $17.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.95 | $19.90 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.89 | $21.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.41 | $24.82 |
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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