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

The driving distance from Elizabethtown, KY to Douglass Hills, KY is about 50.3 miles (81 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
50.31 mi
01h 02m
Flight
41.12 mi
66.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.12 mi
Kilometers
66.17 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.31 mi
Kilometers
80.97 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Douglass Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 2:10 AM EDT
Return by in Elizabethtown
Sun, Apr 19, 3:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabethtown
2026-04-19T01:07
Arrive Douglass Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 2:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
Shepherdsville
KY

City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Elizabethtown
25.2 mi
00h 31m
To Douglass Hills
25.2 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethtown and Douglass 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

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Henry Watterson Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Saint Matthews, Middletown

    2332 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 60 East: Middletown

    781 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 60 East: Middletown

    1059 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Shelbyville Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Shelbyville Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Burnley Road

    1140 ft · 55 sec · Burnley Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gatehouse Lane

    1287 ft · 60 sec · Gatehouse Lane

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Rockstone Place

    42 m · 6 sec · Rockstone Place

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rockstone Place

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Mulberry Street
37.6 mi · 75%
Henry Watterson Expressway
6.42 mi · 13%
Shelbyville Road
3.51 mi · 7%
I 264 East
0.78 mi · 2%
I 264
0.71 mi · 1%
US 60
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Mulberry Street

Merge slight left

35.2 mi · 00h 38m

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
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
41.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shepherdsville
00h 31m from Elizabethtown
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Elizabethtown and Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny near Douglass Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.3 miles (81 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Shepherdsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Elizabethtown and 25.2 miles from Douglass Hills.

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

The direct path is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.71 one way or $13.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Elizabethtown and Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny near Douglass Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Shepherdsville

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

30 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethtown and Douglass Hills. Straight-line distance: 41.12 mi (66.17 km).

Elizabethtown

#1 Elizabethtown

County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States

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

#2 Douglass Hills

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population5,714
Coordinates38.2378500, -85.5527400
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabethtown (-85.85913, 37.69395)
End: Douglass Hills (-85.55274, 38.23785)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.78 gal
6.72 L · about $6.71
Round trip
$13.42
3.56 gal · 13.44 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.71 $13.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.57 $15.14
Premium $4.65 $8.28 $16.57
Diesel $5.30 $9.44 $18.88

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabethtown and Douglass Hills. The current time is 01:07:34.

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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.