How far is Elizabethtown, KY from Shively, KY?
The driving distance from Elizabethtown, KY to Shively, KY is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabethtown and Shively.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethtown and Shively.
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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
35.2 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 264: Watterson Expressway, Airport
1.1 km · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 West, I 65 North: Watterson Expressway, Louisville International Airport, Indianapolis, Louisville
1033 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 West: Louisville International Airport, Watterson Expressway
1.1 km · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 West: Watterson Expressway
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 West: Watterson, Expressway
1285 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway
3 mi · 4 min · Henry Watterson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31W North, US 60 East: Shively
2005 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Dixie Highway
2546 ft · 1 min · Dixie Highway
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Turn left
144 m · 37 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Crums Lane
1.3 km · 2 min · Crums Lane
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Turn right onto Schaffner Drive
1004 ft · 49 sec · Schaffner Drive
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Turn left onto Burrell Drive
64 m · 11 sec · Burrell Drive
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Continue on Burrell Drive
870 ft · 38 sec · Burrell Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Burrell Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabethtown and Shively.
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
35.2 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elizabethtown and Areas Of Fog near Shively.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabethtown to Shively?
The road trip is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Shepherdsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Elizabethtown and 22.6 miles from Shively.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35 miles (56.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.03 one way or $12.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Elizabethtown and Areas Of Fog near Shively.
Stop Ideas Near Shepherdsville
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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 Shively. Straight-line distance: 35.03 mi (56.37 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 Shively
Home rule-class city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 15,690 |
| Coordinates | 38.2000700, -85.8227400 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shively (-85.82274, 38.20007)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.03 | $12.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.80 | $13.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.45 | $14.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.49 | $16.97 |
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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