How far is Elizabethtown, KY from Monticello, KY?
The driving distance from Elizabethtown, KY to Monticello, KY is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Adair County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabethtown and Monticello.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethtown and Monticello.
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Start on North Mulberry Street
24 m · 9 sec · North Mulberry Street
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Turn left onto West Dixie Avenue
108 m · 6 sec · West Dixie Avenue
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Turn right
40 m · 2 sec
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Turn left
38 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight right onto East Dixie Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Dixie Avenue
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Turn left onto Lincoln Parkway
12 mi · 14 min · Lincoln Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Campbellsville Road
13.4 mi · 15 min · Campbellsville Road
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Continue on Hodgenville Road
12.3 mi · 14 min · Hodgenville Road
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Continue on Campbellsville Bypass
1.2 mi · 2 min · Campbellsville Bypass
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Continue on New Columbia Road
10.3 mi · 12 min · New Columbia Road
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Continue on Campbellsville Road
7.3 mi · 9 min · Campbellsville Road
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Continue on Campbellsville Street
2470 ft · 44 sec · Campbellsville Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Public Square
84 m · 5 sec · Jamestown Road
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Exit the rotary onto Jamestown Road
25 m · 1 sec · Jamestown Road
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Turn slight right onto Jamestown Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Jamestown Street
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Take the ramp left toward KY 55: Columbia
1627 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
36.7 mi · 39 min · Cumberland Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside
1523 ft · 32 sec
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Continue straight
6 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Burnside Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Burnside Road
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Take the exit slight right
1953 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left
34 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
16.5 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabethtown and Monticello.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Cumberland Parkway
Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
36.7 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Elizabethtown and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Monticello.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabethtown to Monticello?
The road trip is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Elizabethtown and 62.4 miles from Monticello.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 1:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.59 one way or $33.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Elizabethtown and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Monticello.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethtown and Monticello. Straight-line distance: 81.54 mi (131.23 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 Monticello
City in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 5,906 |
| Coordinates | 36.8297900, -84.8491100 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monticello (-84.84911, 36.82979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $16.59 | $33.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.71 | $37.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.48 | $40.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.34 | $46.68 |
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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