How far is Elizabethtown, KY from Valley Station, KY?

The driving distance from Elizabethtown, KY to Valley Station, KY is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.29 mi
00h 46m
Flight
28.83 mi
46.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.83 mi
Kilometers
46.4 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.29 mi
Kilometers
53.57 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valley Station
Thu, Apr 16, 12:55 AM EDT
Return by in Elizabethtown
Thu, Apr 16, 1:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabethtown
2026-04-16T00:09
Arrive Valley Station
Thu, Apr 16, 12:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 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
16.7 mi
00h 23m
To Valley Station
16.7 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethtown and Valley Station.

  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

    20.1 mi · 26 min · Dixie Highway North

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Alanadale Drive

    1492 ft · 1 min · Alanadale Drive

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Alanadale Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dixie Highway North
20.1 mi · 60%
North Dixie Highway
6.73 mi · 20%
South Dixie Boulevard
3.35 mi · 10%
North Dixie Boulevard
1.82 mi · 5%
West Dixie Avenue
0.97 mi · 3%
Alanadale Drive
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dixie Highway North

Continue on Dixie Highway North

20.1 mi · 00h 26m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
28.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Muldraugh
00h 23m from Elizabethtown
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elizabethtown and Rain Showers Likely near Valley Station.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elizabethtown to Valley Station?

The road trip is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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 16.7 miles from Elizabethtown and 16.7 miles from Valley Station.

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

The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Elizabethtown and Rain Showers Likely near Valley Station.

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 Valley Station. Straight-line distance: 28.83 mi (46.4 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 Valley Station

Human settlement in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America

Population22,756
Coordinates38.1111800, -85.8702400
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabethtown (-85.85913, 37.69395)
End: Valley Station (-85.87024, 38.11118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.45 L · about $4.45
Round trip
$8.90
2.36 gal · 8.9 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.45 $8.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.02 $10.04
Premium $4.65 $5.49 $10.98
Diesel $5.30 $6.26 $12.52

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabethtown and Valley Station. The current time is 00:09:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.