How far is Elizabethtown, KY from Fairdale, KY?
The driving distance from Elizabethtown, KY to Fairdale, KY is about 35 miles (56.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabethtown and Fairdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethtown and Fairdale.
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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
26.9 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 1526: Brooks Road
1504 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left
58 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto John Harper Highway
2049 ft · 47 sec · John Harper Highway
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Continue on Brooks Hill Road
1855 ft · 39 sec · Brooks Hill Road
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Turn right onto Coral Ridge Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Coral Ridge Road
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Continue on Old National Turnpike
139 m · 9 sec · Old National Turnpike
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Continue on South Park Road
1 km · 54 sec · South Park Road
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Turn left onto National Turnpike
1.3 km · 1 min · National Turnpike
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Turn left onto Mount Holly Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Mount Holly Road
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Enter the roundabout toward the route
29 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabethtown and Fairdale.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Mulberry Street
Merge slight left
26.9 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Elizabethtown and Sunny near Fairdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabethtown to Fairdale?
The road trip is about 35 miles (56.3 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lebanon Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Elizabethtown and 17.5 miles from Fairdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29 miles (46.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.64 one way or $9.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elizabethtown and Sunny near Fairdale.
Stop Ideas Near Lebanon Junction
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethtown and Fairdale. Straight-line distance: 28.92 mi (46.55 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 Fairdale
City in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 8,148 |
| Coordinates | 38.1050700, -85.7588500 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairdale (-85.75885, 38.10507)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.72 | $11.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.52 | $13.05 |
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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