How far is Elizabethtown, KY from Morehead, KY?
The driving distance from Elizabethtown, KY to Morehead, KY is about 87.9 miles (141.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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 01h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabethtown and Morehead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethtown and Morehead.
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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
83.3 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 181: Greenville, Sacramento
2296 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto St-1065
1.6 km · 4 min · St-1065
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Turn right onto St-1047
1.3 km · 3 min · St-1047
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Turn left onto St-1131
118 m · 18 sec · St-1131
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Turn left onto St-1122
2638 ft · 2 min · St-1122
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · St-1122
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabethtown and Morehead.
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
83.3 mi · 01h 29m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elizabethtown and Partly Cloudy near Morehead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabethtown to Morehead?
The road trip is about 87.9 miles (141.5 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Caneyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Elizabethtown and 44.1 miles from Morehead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.69 one way or $23.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Elizabethtown and Morehead, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Elizabethtown and Partly Cloudy near Morehead.
Stop Ideas Near Caneyville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethtown and Morehead. Straight-line distance: 77.91 mi (125.38 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 Morehead
County seat in Kentucky
| Population | 7,622 |
| Coordinates | 37.2711500, -87.1763800 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morehead (-87.17638, 37.27115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $11.69 | $23.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.18 | $26.37 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.43 | $28.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.44 | $32.88 |
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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