How far is Elizabethtown, KY from Madisonville, KY?
The driving distance from Elizabethtown, KY to Madisonville, KY is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabethtown and Madisonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethtown and Madisonville.
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Start on North Mulberry Street
2532 ft · 48 sec · North Mulberry Street
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Turn left
28 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Mulberry Street
927 ft · 16 sec · South Mulberry Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1082 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Elizabethtown Bypass
2948 ft · 38 sec · Elizabethtown Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward Leitchfield, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
2156 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
97.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North: Henderson
2909 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
1749 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
7.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 70: Madisonville, Central City
1047 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left
29 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto Anton Road
139 m · 16 sec · Anton Road
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Continue on East Center Street
2956 ft · 1 min · East Center Street
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Continue on East Arch Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Arch Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
680 ft · 14 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabethtown and Madisonville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Western Kentucky Parkway
Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
97.1 mi · 01h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Elizabethtown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Madisonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabethtown to Madisonville?
The road trip is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Beaver Dam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.4 miles from Elizabethtown and 54.5 miles from Madisonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 2:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.48 one way or $28.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Elizabethtown and Madisonville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Elizabethtown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Madisonville.
Stop Ideas Near Beaver Dam
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beaver Dam.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethtown and Madisonville. Straight-line distance: 93.35 mi (150.24 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 Madisonville
County seat in Kentucky
| Population | 18,656 |
| Coordinates | 37.3281000, -87.4988900 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
End: Madisonville (-87.49889, 37.3281)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $14.48 | $28.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.33 | $32.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.87 | $35.74 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.37 | $40.73 |
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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