How far is Elizabethtown, KY from Taylor Mill, KY?
The driving distance from Elizabethtown, KY to Taylor Mill, KY is about 140.4 miles (226 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabethtown and Taylor Mill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethtown and Taylor Mill.
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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 right to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway
10 mi · 14 min · Henry Watterson Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cincinnati
1877 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
71 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
12.1 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275
1620 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 275 East
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 16: Taylor Mill, Covington
2684 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Taylor Mill Road
883 ft · 25 sec · Taylor Mill Road
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Continue on Taylor Mill Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Taylor Mill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Taylor Mill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabethtown and Taylor Mill.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 North
Merge slight left
71 mi · 01h 17m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Elizabethtown and Mostly Sunny near Taylor Mill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabethtown to Taylor Mill?
The road trip is about 140.4 miles (226 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
La Grange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.2 miles from Elizabethtown and 70.2 miles from Taylor Mill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 1:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.70 one way or $37.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elizabethtown and Mostly Sunny near Taylor Mill.
Stop Ideas Near La Grange
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethtown and Taylor Mill. Straight-line distance: 116.47 mi (187.44 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 Taylor Mill
City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 6,820 |
| Coordinates | 38.9975600, -84.4963300 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| Country | United States |
End: Taylor Mill (-84.49633, 38.99756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 226 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $18.70 | $37.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.09 | $42.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.08 | $46.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.31 | $52.62 |
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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