How far is Elizabethtown, KY from Greenville, KY?
The driving distance from Elizabethtown, KY to Greenville, KY is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80 miles (128.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Grayson 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 Greenville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethtown and Greenville.
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Start on North Mulberry Street
2532 ft · 48 sec · North Mulberry Street
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Turn left
28 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Mulberry Street
927 ft · 16 sec · South Mulberry Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1082 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Elizabethtown Bypass
2948 ft · 38 sec · Elizabethtown Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward Leitchfield, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
2156 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 431, KY 70: Central City, Drakesboro
1267 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto South 2nd Street
3035 ft · 51 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Everly Brothers Boulevard
3.3 mi · 5 min · Everly Brothers Boulevard
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Continue on Robert L Draper Way
2.3 mi · 3 min · Robert L Draper Way
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Turn right
756 ft · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Main Cross Street
32 m · 5 sec · West Main Cross Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Cross Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabethtown and Greenville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Western Kentucky Parkway
Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
77.9 mi · 01h 24m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Greenville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabethtown to Greenville?
The road trip is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Caneyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44 miles from Elizabethtown and 44.1 miles from Greenville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80 miles (128.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.73 one way or $23.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Elizabethtown and Greenville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Elizabethtown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Greenville.
Stop Ideas Near Caneyville
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 Caneyville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethtown and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 80 mi (128.75 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 Greenville
City in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 4,153 |
| Coordinates | 37.2011500, -87.1788900 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenville (-87.17889, 37.20115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $11.73 | $23.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.23 | $26.45 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.47 | $28.95 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.50 | $32.99 |
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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