How far is Elizabethtown, KY from Vine Grove, KY?
The driving distance from Elizabethtown, KY to Vine Grove, KY is about 12.4 miles (20 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabethtown and Vine Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethtown and Vine Grove.
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Start on North Mulberry Street
24 m · 5 sec · North Mulberry Street
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Turn right onto West Dixie Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · West Dixie Avenue
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Continue on North Dixie Highway
6.3 mi · 10 min · North Dixie Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Dixie Highway
2473 ft · 49 sec · North Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto Joe Prather Highway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Joe Prather Highway
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1168 ft · 31 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North Mill Street
14 m · 2 sec · North Mill Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Mill Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabethtown and Vine Grove.
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 Dixie Highway
Continue on North Dixie Highway
6.26 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Elizabethtown and Partly Sunny near Vine Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabethtown to Vine Grove?
The road trip is about 12.4 miles (20 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Radcliff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Elizabethtown and 6.2 miles from Vine Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Elizabethtown and Partly Sunny near Vine Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Radcliff
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 Vine Grove. Straight-line distance: 10.44 mi (16.8 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 Vine Grove
City in Hardin County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 6,554 |
| Coordinates | 37.8100700, -85.9813500 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vine Grove (-85.98135, 37.81007)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.87 | $3.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
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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