How far is Elizabethtown, KY from Oak Grove, KY?

The driving distance from Elizabethtown, KY to Oak Grove, KY is about 140.8 miles (226.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.5 miles (181 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
140.83 mi
02h 34m
Flight
112.49 mi
181.03 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.49 mi
Kilometers
181.03 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.83 mi
Kilometers
226.65 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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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 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Grove
Fri, Apr 17, 5:06 PM CDT
Return by in Elizabethtown
Fri, Apr 17, 8:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabethtown
2026-04-17T15:32
Arrive Oak Grove
Fri, Apr 17, 6:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elizabethtown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Rockport
KY

Human settlement in Ohio County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Elizabethtown
70.3 mi
01h 17m
To Oak Grove
70.5 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethtown and Oak Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on North Mulberry Street

    2532 ft · 48 sec · North Mulberry Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    28 m · 3 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto South Mulberry Street

    927 ft · 16 sec · South Mulberry Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1082 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Elizabethtown Bypass

    2948 ft · 38 sec · Elizabethtown Bypass

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Leitchfield, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West

    2156 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    97.5 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville

    1850 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    86 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    33.5 mi · 36 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East: Nashville

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 Alternate: Hopkinsville, Fort Campbell

    2299 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    617 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Fort Campbell Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Fort Campbell Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Thompsonville Lane

    33 m · 3 sec · Thompsonville Lane

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thompsonville Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
97.5 mi · 69%
I 169 South
33.9 mi · 24%
I 24 East
4.49 mi · 3%
Fort Campbell Boulevard
2.51 mi · 2%
Elizabethtown Bypass
0.56 mi
US 41 Alternate
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

Western Kentucky Parkway

Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

97.5 mi · 01h 45m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
112.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockport
01h 17m from Elizabethtown
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Elizabethtown and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oak Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elizabethtown to Oak Grove?

The road trip is about 140.8 miles (226.6 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Rockport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.3 miles from Elizabethtown and 70.5 miles from Oak Grove.

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

The direct path is about 112.5 miles (181 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.74 one way or $37.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Elizabethtown and Oak Grove, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elizabethtown and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oak Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Rockport

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

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

BUS

Madisonville, KY

44 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Evansville, IN

87 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Clarksville, TN

95 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethtown and Oak Grove. Straight-line distance: 112.49 mi (181.03 km).

Elizabethtown

#1 Elizabethtown

County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,331
Coordinates37.6939500, -85.8591300
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Oak Grove

#2 Oak Grove

City in Kentucky, United States

Population7,369
Coordinates36.6650500, -87.4427900
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabethtown (-85.85913, 37.69395)
End: Oak Grove (-87.44279, 36.66505)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.97 gal
18.81 L · about $18.74
Round trip
$37.48
9.94 gal · 37.62 L
Estimated CO2
44.2 kg one way
Round trip: 88.3 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.74 $37.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.14 $42.27
Premium $4.65 $23.13 $46.26
Diesel $5.30 $26.36 $52.72

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 · Apr 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Elizabethtown, KY and Oak Grove, KY. The current time in Elizabethtown is 15:32:11, although it is 14:32:11 in Oak Grove.

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.