How far is Elizabethtown, KY from Columbia, KY?
The driving distance from Elizabethtown, KY to Columbia, KY is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Marion 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 Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethtown and Columbia.
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Start on North Mulberry Street
24 m · 9 sec · North Mulberry Street
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Turn left onto West Dixie Avenue
108 m · 6 sec · West Dixie Avenue
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Turn right
40 m · 2 sec
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Turn left
38 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight right onto East Dixie Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Dixie Avenue
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Turn left onto Lincoln Parkway
12 mi · 14 min · Lincoln Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Campbellsville Road
13.4 mi · 15 min · Campbellsville Road
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Continue on Hodgenville Road
12.3 mi · 14 min · Hodgenville Road
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Continue on Campbellsville Bypass
1.2 mi · 2 min · Campbellsville Bypass
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Continue on New Columbia Road
10.3 mi · 12 min · New Columbia Road
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Continue on Campbellsville Road
7.3 mi · 9 min · Campbellsville Road
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Continue on Campbellsville Street
2470 ft · 44 sec · Campbellsville Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Public Square
43 m · 2 sec · Public Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Public Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabethtown and Columbia.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Campbellsville Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Campbellsville Road
13.4 mi · 00h 15m
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 Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabethtown to Columbia?
The road trip is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Raywick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Elizabethtown and 29.5 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.84 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Elizabethtown and Columbia, 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 Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Raywick
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethtown and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 50.88 mi (81.88 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 Columbia
City in Adair County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 4,902 |
| Coordinates | 37.1028400, -85.3063500 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbia (-85.30635, 37.10284)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $7.84 | $15.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.85 | $17.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.68 | $19.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.03 | $22.06 |
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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