How far is Elizabethtown, KY from Glasgow, KY?
The driving distance from Elizabethtown, KY to Glasgow, KY is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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 05m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Hart 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 Glasgow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethtown and Glasgow.
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Start on North Mulberry Street
24 m · 9 sec · North Mulberry Street
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Turn left onto West Dixie Avenue
108 m · 6 sec · West Dixie Avenue
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Turn right
40 m · 2 sec
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Turn left
38 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight right onto East Dixie Avenue
1.7 mi · 2 min · East Dixie Avenue
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Turn right onto Western Kentucky Parkway
2095 ft · 28 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South
2176 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Nashville
2507 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
37.9 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 70, KY 90: Cave City, Glasgow
2073 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto Mammoth Cave Road
1292 ft · 26 sec · Mammoth Cave Road
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Continue on Happy Valley Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Happy Valley Street
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Continue on Happy Valley Road
9.4 mi · 14 min · Happy Valley Road
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Turn right onto North Race Street
1 km · 1 min · North Race Street
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
81 m · 10 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto South Green Street
114 m · 19 sec · South Green Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
5 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabethtown and Glasgow.
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 65 South
Merge slight left
37.9 mi · 00h 41m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabethtown to Glasgow?
The road trip is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Bonnieville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Elizabethtown and 26.5 miles from Glasgow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.09 one way or $14.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Elizabethtown and Glasgow, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Elizabethtown and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Glasgow.
Stop Ideas Near Bonnieville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethtown and Glasgow. Straight-line distance: 48.32 mi (77.76 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 Glasgow
City in Barren County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 14,411 |
| Coordinates | 36.9958800, -85.9119200 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glasgow (-85.91192, 36.99588)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.09 | $14.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.00 | $15.99 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.75 | $17.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.97 | $19.94 |
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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