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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Bullitt 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 Douglass Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethtown and Douglass Hills.
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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
6.4 mi · 9 min · Henry Watterson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Saint Matthews, Middletown
2332 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 60 East: Middletown
781 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 60 East: Middletown
1059 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Shelbyville Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Shelbyville Road
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Turn right onto Burnley Road
1140 ft · 55 sec · Burnley Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gatehouse Lane
1287 ft · 60 sec · Gatehouse Lane
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Turn left onto Rockstone Place
42 m · 6 sec · Rockstone Place
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethtown and Douglass Hills. Straight-line distance: 41.12 mi (66.17 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 Douglass Hills
City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 5,714 |
| Coordinates | 38.2378500, -85.5527400 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Douglass Hills (-85.55274, 38.23785)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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