How far is Elizabethtown, KY from Saint Dennis, KY?

The driving distance from Elizabethtown, KY to Saint Dennis, KY is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
40.15 mi
00h 57m
Flight
34.17 mi
54.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.17 mi
Kilometers
54.99 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.15 mi
Kilometers
64.61 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Dennis
Wed, Apr 15, 12:47 PM EDT
Return by in Elizabethtown
Wed, Apr 15, 1:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabethtown
2026-04-15T11:50
Arrive Saint Dennis
Wed, Apr 15, 12:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
Muldraugh
KY

City in Kentucky, United States of America

From Elizabethtown
20.1 mi
00h 28m
To Saint Dennis
20.1 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethtown and Saint Dennis.

  1. 1

    Start on North Mulberry Street

    24 m · 5 sec · North Mulberry Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Dixie Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · West Dixie Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on North Dixie Highway

    6.3 mi · 10 min · North Dixie Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on North Dixie Highway

    2473 ft · 49 sec · North Dixie Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on South Dixie Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 5 min · South Dixie Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on North Dixie Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 2 min · North Dixie Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Dixie Highway North

    17.6 mi · 22 min · Dixie Highway North

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Orell Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Orell Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lower River Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lower River Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Greenbelt Highway

    6 mi · 9 min · Greenbelt Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Cane Run Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cane Run Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto New Lynnview Drive

    1482 ft · 1 min · New Lynnview Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Lynnview Drive

    562 ft · 25 sec · Lynnview Drive

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lynnview Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dixie Highway North
17.6 mi · 44%
North Dixie Highway
6.73 mi · 17%
Greenbelt Highway
6.04 mi · 15%
South Dixie Boulevard
3.35 mi · 8%
North Dixie Boulevard
1.82 mi · 5%
Lower River Road
1.14 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Dixie Highway North

Continue on Dixie Highway North

17.6 mi · 00h 22m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
34.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Muldraugh
00h 28m from Elizabethtown
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Elizabethtown and Partly Sunny near Saint Dennis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elizabethtown to Saint Dennis?

The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Muldraugh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Elizabethtown and 20.1 miles from Saint Dennis.

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

The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elizabethtown and Partly Sunny near Saint Dennis.

Stop Ideas Near Muldraugh

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

40 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethtown and Saint Dennis. Straight-line distance: 34.17 mi (54.99 km).

Elizabethtown

#1 Elizabethtown

County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,331
Coordinates37.6939500, -85.8591300
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Dennis

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

Population9,177
Coordinates38.1884000, -85.8458000
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabethtown (-85.85913, 37.69395)
End: Saint Dennis (-85.8458, 38.1884)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.36 L · about $5.35
Round trip
$10.71
2.84 gal · 10.72 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.35 $10.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.04 $12.08
Premium $4.65 $6.61 $13.22
Diesel $5.30 $7.53 $15.06

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabethtown and Saint Dennis. The current time is 11:50:36.

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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.