How far is Elizabethtown, KY from Reidland, KY?

The driving distance from Elizabethtown, KY to Reidland, KY is about 165.5 miles (266.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154 miles (247.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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
165.55 mi
03h 00m
Flight
154.02 mi
247.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.02 mi
Kilometers
247.87 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.55 mi
Kilometers
266.42 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 Reidland
Sun, Apr 12, 12:37 PM CDT
Return by in Elizabethtown
Sun, Apr 12, 4:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabethtown
2026-04-12T10:36
Arrive Reidland
Sun, Apr 12, 1:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:30 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
Morehead
KY

County seat in Kentucky

From Elizabethtown
82.6 mi
01h 30m
To Reidland
82.9 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph S
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

    1.3 km · 54 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    37.4 mi · 40 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 69 South: Paducah

    16.2 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68: Paducah

    1898 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 68: Paducah

    40 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Kentucky Dam Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Kentucky Dam Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Park Road

    1535 ft · 47 sec · Park Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Reidland Rd

    19 m · 1 sec · Reidland Rd

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Reidland Rd

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
136 mi · 82%
I 24 West
25.3 mi · 15%
Kentucky Dam Road
1.18 mi · 1%
Elizabethtown Bypass
0.56 mi
North Mulberry Street
0.48 mi
Leitchfield
0.41 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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
154 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morehead
01h 30m from Elizabethtown
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Elizabethtown and Mostly Sunny near Reidland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 165.5 miles (266.4 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Morehead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.6 miles from Elizabethtown and 82.9 miles from Reidland.

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

The direct path is about 154 miles (247.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.02 one way or $44.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Elizabethtown and Reidland, 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 near Reidland.

Stop Ideas Near Morehead

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

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

BUS

Madisonville, KY

30 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Clarksville, TN

84 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Evansville, IN

85 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethtown and Reidland. Straight-line distance: 154.02 mi (247.87 km).

Elizabethtown

#1 Elizabethtown

County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States

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

#2 Reidland

Census-designated place in McCracken County, Kentucky

Population4,491
Coordinates37.0175600, -88.5314300
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabethtown (-85.85913, 37.69395)
End: Reidland (-88.53143, 37.01756)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.84 gal
22.11 L · about $22.02
Round trip
$44.05
11.68 gal · 44.22 L
Estimated CO2
51.9 kg one way
Round trip: 103.8 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.02 $44.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.84 $49.68
Premium $4.65 $27.18 $54.36
Diesel $5.30 $30.98 $61.95

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 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Elizabethtown, KY and Reidland, KY. The current time in Elizabethtown is 10:36:48, although it is 09:36:48 in Reidland.

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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.