How far is Elizabethtown, KY from London, KY?

The driving distance from Elizabethtown, KY to London, KY is about 125.8 miles (202.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105 miles (169 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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
125.85 mi
02h 26m
Flight
104.99 mi
168.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.99 mi
Kilometers
168.96 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.85 mi
Kilometers
202.54 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in London
Fri, Apr 17, 8:51 PM EDT
Return by in Elizabethtown
Fri, Apr 17, 11:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabethtown
2026-04-17T18:25
Arrive London
Fri, Apr 17, 8:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 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
Perryville
KY

City in Boyle County, Kentucky

From Elizabethtown
62.9 mi
01h 13m
To London
63 mi
01h 13m

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
84°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Mulberry Street

    2 mi · 3 min · North Mulberry Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    1218 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    3127 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown

    1.5 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    23.8 mi · 26 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Bardstown

    1394 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Springfield Road

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Springfield Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Bardstown Road

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Bardstown Road

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    28 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    24.3 mi · 28 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Danville Bypass

    5.5 mi · 7 min · South Danville Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on Stanford Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Stanford Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Danville Road

    29 mi · 34 min · Danville Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Daniel Boone Trail

    2 mi · 3 min · South Daniel Boone Trail

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    17.9 mi · 19 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 80, Hal Rogers Parkway: London, Somerset

    1174 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hal Rogers Parkway

    3237 ft · 1 min · Hal Rogers Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    41 m · 6 sec · East 5th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bardstown Road
33.5 mi · 27%
Danville Road
29 mi · 23%
Bluegrass Parkway
23.8 mi · 19%
South Daniel Boone Trail
20.1 mi · 16%
Springfield Road
5.63 mi · 4%
South Danville Bypass
5.55 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Danville Road

Continue on Danville Road

29 mi · 00h 34m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
105 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perryville
01h 13m from Elizabethtown
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Elizabethtown and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near London.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.8 miles (202.5 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Perryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.9 miles from Elizabethtown and 63 miles from London.

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

The direct path is about 105 miles (169 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.74 one way or $33.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elizabethtown and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near London.

Stop Ideas Near Perryville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Perryville, 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 Perryville.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

98 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethtown and London. Straight-line distance: 104.99 mi (168.96 km).

Elizabethtown

#1 Elizabethtown

County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States

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

#2 London

City in Kentucky, United States

Population8,072
Coordinates37.1289800, -84.0832600
Altitude378
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabethtown (-85.85913, 37.69395)
End: London (-84.08326, 37.12898)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.44 gal
16.81 L · about $16.74
Round trip
$33.49
8.88 gal · 33.62 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 78.9 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.74 $33.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.88 $37.77
Premium $4.65 $20.66 $41.33
Diesel $5.30 $23.55 $47.10

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 London. The current time is 18:25:26.

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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.