How far is Elizabethtown, KY from Hebron, KY?

The driving distance from Elizabethtown, KY to Hebron, KY is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.6 miles (182.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
136.3 mi
02h 37m
Flight
113.66 mi
182.92 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.66 mi
Kilometers
182.92 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.3 mi
Kilometers
219.35 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hebron
Fri, Apr 17, 4:32 PM EDT
Return by in Elizabethtown
Fri, Apr 17, 7:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabethtown
2026-04-17T13:55
Arrive Hebron
Fri, Apr 17, 4:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elizabethtown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
La Grange
KY

Human settlement in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Elizabethtown
68.2 mi
01h 18m
To Hebron
68.2 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabethtown and Hebron.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethtown and Hebron.

  1. 1

    Start on North Mulberry Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Mulberry Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left

    1136 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    35.2 mi · 38 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 264: Watterson Expressway, Airport

    1.1 km · 59 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway

    10 mi · 14 min · Henry Watterson Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cincinnati

    1877 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    71 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 18: Florence, Burlington

    1189 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Burlington Pike

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Burlington Pike

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto KY 237: Union, Hebron

    1188 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on North Bend Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Bend Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Petersburg Road

    640 ft · 15 sec · Petersburg Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Limaburg Road

    44 m · 6 sec · Limaburg Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    26 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    31 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabethtown and Hebron.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
71.4 mi · 52%
North Mulberry Street
37.6 mi · 28%
Henry Watterson Expressway
10 mi · 7%
I 75 North
8.92 mi · 7%
Burlington Pike
3.11 mi · 2%
North Bend Road
3.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

71 mi · 01h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
113.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Grange
01h 18m from Elizabethtown
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Elizabethtown and Mostly Sunny near Hebron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elizabethtown to Hebron?

The road trip is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

La Grange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from Elizabethtown and 68.2 miles from Hebron.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 113.6 miles (182.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.14 one way or $36.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elizabethtown and Mostly Sunny near Hebron.

Stop Ideas Near La Grange

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around La Grange, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Grange.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

38 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

106 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

109 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethtown and Hebron. Straight-line distance: 113.66 mi (182.92 km).

Elizabethtown

#1 Elizabethtown

County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,331
Coordinates37.6939500, -85.8591300
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Hebron

#2 Hebron

Census-designated place in Boone County, Kentucky

Population5,929
Coordinates39.0658900, -84.7010600
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabethtown (-85.85913, 37.69395)
End: Hebron (-84.70106, 39.06589)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.81 gal
18.21 L · about $18.14
Round trip
$36.28
9.62 gal · 36.42 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.5 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.14 $36.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.46 $40.91
Premium $4.65 $22.39 $44.77
Diesel $5.30 $25.51 $51.02

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabethtown and Hebron. The current time is 13:55:31.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.