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

The driving distance from Elizabethtown, KY to Crestview Hills, KY is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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
134.63 mi
02h 33m
Flight
115.12 mi
185.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.12 mi
Kilometers
185.26 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.63 mi
Kilometers
216.66 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crestview Hills
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 AM EDT
Return by in Elizabethtown
Thu, Apr 23, 5:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabethtown
2026-04-23T00:09
Arrive Crestview Hills
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elizabethtown
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
La Grange
KY

Human settlement in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Elizabethtown
67.3 mi
01h 16m
To Crestview Hills
67.3 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Mulberry Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Mulberry Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left

    1136 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    35.2 mi · 38 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 264: Watterson Expressway, Airport

    1.1 km · 59 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway

    10 mi · 14 min · Henry Watterson Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cincinnati

    1877 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    71 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275

    1620 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 275 East

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway

    2439 ft · 32 sec · Ronald Reagan Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25, US 42, US 127: Dixie Highway

    1506 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Dixie Highway

    726 ft · 22 sec · Dixie Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Winding Way

    122 m · 17 sec · Winding Way

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Winding Way

    786 ft · 35 sec · Winding Way

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winding Way

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
71.4 mi · 53%
North Mulberry Street
37.6 mi · 28%
I 75 North
12.1 mi · 9%
Henry Watterson Expressway
10 mi · 7%
I 264 East
0.78 mi · 1%
I 264
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
115.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Grange
01h 16m from Elizabethtown
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Elizabethtown and Sunny near Crestview Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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 67.3 miles from Elizabethtown and 67.3 miles from Crestview Hills.

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

The direct path is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.91 one way or $35.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elizabethtown and Sunny near Crestview Hills.

Stop Ideas Near La Grange

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

38 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

106 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

109 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethtown and Crestview Hills. Straight-line distance: 115.12 mi (185.26 km).

Elizabethtown

#1 Elizabethtown

County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,331
Coordinates37.6939500, -85.8591300
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Crestview Hills

#2 Crestview Hills

City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population3,333
Coordinates39.0272800, -84.5849400
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabethtown (-85.85913, 37.69395)
End: Crestview Hills (-84.58494, 39.02728)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.75 gal
17.98 L · about $17.91
Round trip
$35.82
9.5 gal · 35.96 L
Estimated CO2
42.2 kg one way
Round trip: 84.4 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.91 $35.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.20 $40.40
Premium $4.65 $22.11 $44.21
Diesel $5.30 $25.19 $50.39

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabethtown and Crestview Hills. The current time is 00:09:25.

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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.