How far is Elizabethtown, KY from Knottsville, KY?
The driving distance from Elizabethtown, KY to Knottsville, KY is about 78 miles (125.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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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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
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County seat of Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabethtown and Knottsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethtown and Knottsville.
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Start on North Mulberry Street
24 m · 5 sec · North Mulberry Street
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Turn right onto West Dixie Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · West Dixie Avenue
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Continue on North Dixie Highway
6.3 mi · 10 min · North Dixie Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Dixie Highway
2473 ft · 49 sec · North Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto Joe Prather Highway
10.4 mi · 12 min · Joe Prather Highway
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Continue on Flaherty Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Flaherty Road
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Turn left
39 mi · 45 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 144
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 144
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Continue on State Highway 144
17.7 mi · 31 min · State Highway 144
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 144
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabethtown and Knottsville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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39 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
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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 Knottsville?
The road trip is about 78 miles (125.5 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Hardinsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Elizabethtown and 39 miles from Knottsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.29 one way or $20.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Elizabethtown and Knottsville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Elizabethtown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Knottsville.
Stop Ideas Near Hardinsburg
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethtown and Knottsville. Straight-line distance: 57.36 mi (92.31 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 Knottsville
Township in Daviess County, Kentucky
| Population | 6,270 |
| Coordinates | 37.7717200, -86.9041600 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Knottsville (-86.90416, 37.77172)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.29 | $20.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.61 | $23.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.71 | $25.41 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.48 | $28.96 |
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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