How far is Elizabethtown, KY from Flatwoods, KY?
The driving distance from Elizabethtown, KY to Flatwoods, KY is about 203.8 miles (328 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.1 miles (289.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and the county seat of Clark County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabethtown and Flatwoods.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethtown and Flatwoods.
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Start on North Mulberry Street
2 mi · 3 min · North Mulberry Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1218 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
3127 ft · 38 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
70.7 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort
571 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Lexington Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Versailles Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road
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Take the exit straight toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road
2735 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Circle Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · New Circle Road
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Turn left onto North Broadway
1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashland
2515 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
16.6 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
81 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 67: Wurtland, Greenup
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue on Industrial Parkway
9.5 mi · 11 min · Industrial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
843 ft · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Argillite Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Argillite Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Argillite Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Argillite Road
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Continue on Greenbo Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Greenbo Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bellefonte Road
1500 ft · 38 sec · Bellefonte Road
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Turn left onto Argillite Road
3009 ft · 1 min · Argillite Road
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Turn right onto Powell Lane
7 m · 1 sec · Powell Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Powell Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabethtown and Flatwoods.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 East
Keep slight left
81 mi · 01h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elizabethtown and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Flatwoods.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabethtown to Flatwoods?
The road trip is about 203.8 miles (328 km) and usually takes 03h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.7 miles from Elizabethtown and 102 miles from Flatwoods.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.1 miles (289.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.11 one way or $54.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Elizabethtown and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Flatwoods.
Stop Ideas Near Winchester
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winchester.
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethtown and Flatwoods. Straight-line distance: 180.15 mi (289.92 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 Flatwoods
City in Kentucky
| Population | 7,056 |
| Coordinates | 38.5225800, -82.7171100 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Flatwoods (-82.71711, 38.52258)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 328 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
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 | $27.11 | $54.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.58 | $61.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.46 | $66.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.14 | $76.27 |
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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