How far is Elizabethtown, KY from Maysville, KY?

The driving distance from Elizabethtown, KY to Maysville, KY is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.2 miles (212.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
149.23 mi
03h 00m
Flight
132.21 mi
212.77 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.21 mi
Kilometers
212.77 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.23 mi
Kilometers
240.16 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maysville
Sun, May 31, 11:03 AM EDT
Return by in Elizabethtown
Sun, May 31, 2:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabethtown
2026-05-31T08:02
Arrive Maysville
Sun, May 31, 11:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elizabethtown
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Versailles
KY

City in Woodford County, Kentucky, United States

From Elizabethtown
74.6 mi
01h 30m
To Maysville
74.7 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    70.7 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort

    571 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Versailles Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road

    2735 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New Circle Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · New Circle Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Broadway

  12. 12

    Continue on Paris Pike

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Paris Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Lexington Road

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Lexington Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Millersburg Road

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Millersburg Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Millersburg Bypass

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Millersburg Bypass

  17. 17

    Continue on US 68

    2.2 mi · 2 min · US 68

  18. 18

    Continue on Carlisle Bypass

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Carlisle Bypass

  19. 19

    Continue on Maysville Road

    24.9 mi · 32 min · Maysville Road

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Turn sharp right onto Forest Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Forest Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Forest Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bluegrass Parkway
70.7 mi · 47%
Maysville Road
29.5 mi · 20%
Lexington Road
8.5 mi · 6%
Millersburg Road
6.92 mi · 5%
Paris Pike
5.87 mi · 4%
New Circle Road
5.65 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Bluegrass Parkway

Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

70.7 mi · 01h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
132.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Versailles
01h 30m from Elizabethtown
Leave By
10:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Elizabethtown and Partly Sunny near Maysville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km) and usually takes 03h 00m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Versailles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from Elizabethtown and 74.7 miles from Maysville.

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

The direct path is about 132.2 miles (212.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.84 one way or $39.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elizabethtown and Partly Sunny near Maysville.

Stop Ideas Near Versailles

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

93 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Maysville

107 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

118 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

119 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethtown and Maysville. Straight-line distance: 132.21 mi (212.77 km).

Elizabethtown

#1 Elizabethtown

County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States

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

#2 Maysville

City in Mason County, Kentucky, United States

Population8,683
Coordinates38.6411900, -83.7443700
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabethtown (-85.85913, 37.69395)
End: Maysville (-83.74437, 38.64119)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.26 gal
19.93 L · about $19.84
Round trip
$39.67
10.52 gal · 39.86 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.5 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.84 $39.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.37 $44.74
Premium $4.65 $24.48 $48.96
Diesel $5.30 $27.90 $55.80

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabethtown and Maysville. The current time is 08:02:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.