How far is Elizabethtown, KY from La Grange, KY?

The driving distance from Elizabethtown, KY to La Grange, KY is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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
66.75 mi
01h 18m
Flight
55.81 mi
89.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.81 mi
Kilometers
89.81 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.75 mi
Kilometers
107.43 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Grange
Sat, May 30, 7:50 PM EDT
Return by in Elizabethtown
Sat, May 30, 9:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabethtown
2026-05-30T18:31
Arrive La Grange
Sat, May 30, 7:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 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
South Park View
KY

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

From Elizabethtown
33.4 mi
00h 39m
To La Grange
33.4 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE
Destination
80°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethtown and La Grange.

  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

    16.3 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 53: La Grange, Ballardsville

    1458 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on KY 53 North: La Grange

    36 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Highway 53

    2286 ft · 45 sec · South Highway 53

  12. 12

    Continue on South 1st Avenue

    1502 ft · 37 sec · South 1st Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    5 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  14. 14

    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 La Grange.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Mulberry Street
37.6 mi · 56%
I 71 North
16.6 mi · 25%
Henry Watterson Expressway
10 mi · 15%
I 264 East
0.78 mi · 1%
I 264
0.71 mi · 1%
South Highway 53
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Mulberry Street

Merge slight left

35.2 mi · 00h 38m

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
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
55.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Park View
00h 39m from Elizabethtown
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Elizabethtown and Partly Sunny near La Grange.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elizabethtown to La Grange?

The road trip is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

South Park View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Elizabethtown and 33.4 miles from La Grange.

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

The direct path is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.90 one way or $17.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Elizabethtown and Partly Sunny near La Grange.

Stop Ideas Near South Park View

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Park View, 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 South Park View.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

15 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethtown and La Grange. Straight-line distance: 55.81 mi (89.81 km).

Elizabethtown

#1 Elizabethtown

County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,331
Coordinates37.6939500, -85.8591300
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
La Grange

#2 La Grange

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

Population9,081
Coordinates38.4075700, -85.3788500
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabethtown (-85.85913, 37.69395)
End: La Grange (-85.37885, 38.40757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.92 L · about $8.90
Round trip
$17.80
4.72 gal · 17.84 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.90 $17.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.04 $20.07
Premium $4.65 $10.98 $21.97
Diesel $5.30 $12.52 $25.03

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabethtown and La Grange. The current time is 18:31:17.

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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.