How far is Elizabethtown, KY from Shepherdsville, KY?
The driving distance from Elizabethtown, KY to Shepherdsville, KY is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America
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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 Shepherdsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethtown and Shepherdsville.
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Start on North Mulberry Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Mulberry Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1136 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
20.9 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 480
1300 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on KY 480
67 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Cedar Grove Road
2170 ft · 47 sec · Cedar Grove Road
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Continue on Cedar Grove Road
2408 ft · 48 sec · Cedar Grove Road
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Turn straight onto Old Preston Highway South
2496 ft · 51 sec · Old Preston Highway South
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Turn right onto Preston Highway
854 ft · 14 sec · Preston Highway
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Continue on South Buckman Street
995 ft · 19 sec · South Buckman Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
62 m · 9 sec · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabethtown and Shepherdsville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Mulberry Street
Merge slight left
20.9 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elizabethtown and Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Shepherdsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabethtown to Shepherdsville?
The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lebanon Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Elizabethtown and 12.7 miles from Shepherdsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Elizabethtown and Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Shepherdsville.
Stop Ideas Near Lebanon Junction
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethtown and Shepherdsville. Straight-line distance: 21.8 mi (35.08 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 Shepherdsville
City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 12,297 |
| Coordinates | 37.9884000, -85.7157900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shepherdsville (-85.71579, 37.9884)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.77 | $9.55 |
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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