How far is Elizabethtown, KY from Lexington-Fayette, KY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Elizabethtown and Lexington-Fayette is 80.25 miles (129.15 km).
Flight distance from Elizabethtown, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY is 80.25 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Elizabethtown to Lexington-Fayette with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Elizabethtown, Kentucky to Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky is: 88.72 miles (142.79 km) by car.
Driving from Elizabethtown to Lexington-Fayette will take approximately 01 hours 28 minutes.
#1 Elizabethtown
County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 30331 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°41'38"N 85°51'33"W |
| Latitude | 37.6939500 |
| Longitude | -85.8591300 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lexington-Fayette
The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. It is located in central Kentucky. Lexington is known for its horse racing, its bourbon, and its many attractions, such as the Kentucky Horse Park and the University of Kentucky.
| Population | 314488 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°2'59"N 84°27'31"W |
| Latitude | 38.0498000 |
| Longitude | -84.4585500 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Lexington-Fayette: (-84.458548,38.049815)
Estimated Travel Time Between Elizabethtown and Lexington-Fayette
The distance between Elizabethtown and Lexington-Fayette is 143 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 35 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Elizabethtown and Lexington-Fayette. The current time is 03:11:39.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 57 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 13 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 46 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 28 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 16 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 10 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 06 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.85 liters (3.13 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Elizabethtown and Lexington-Fayette.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Elizabethtown to Lexington-Fayette is $9.99 (diesel $13.17).
Kentucky gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.19 | $3.67 | $4.07 | $4.21 |
| Total | $9.99 | $11.5 | $12.73 | $13.17 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Kentucky ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.191 (Diesel $4.206) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Elizabethtown and Lexington-Fayette (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
