How far is Elizabethtown, KY from Morehead, KY?
The driving distance from Elizabethtown, KY to Morehead, KY is about 150.1 miles (241.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
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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City in Woodford County, Kentucky, United States
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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
2 mi · 3 min · North Mulberry Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1218 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
3127 ft · 38 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
70.7 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort
571 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Lexington Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Versailles Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road
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Take the exit straight toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road
2735 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Circle Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · New Circle Road
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Turn left onto North Broadway
1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashland
2515 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
16.6 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
39.6 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 32, KY 3319
1649 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on KY 32, KY 3319
75 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Flemingsburg Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Flemingsburg Road
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Turn left onto West Wilkinson Boulevard
2770 ft · 59 sec · West Wilkinson Boulevard
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
79 m · 11 sec · Bridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Elizabethtown and Sunny 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 150.1 miles (241.5 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Versailles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from Elizabethtown and 75.2 miles from Morehead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 12:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.99 one way or $39.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elizabethtown and Sunny near Morehead.
Stop Ideas Near Versailles
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: 136.48 mi (219.65 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 | 7,596 |
| Coordinates | 38.1839700, -83.4326800 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morehead (-83.43268, 38.18397)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $19.99 | $39.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.54 | $45.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.67 | $49.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.11 | $56.22 |
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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