How far is Elizabethtown, KY from Williamsburg, KY?

The driving distance from Elizabethtown, KY to Williamsburg, KY is about 153.2 miles (246.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
153.17 mi
02h 56m
Flight
114.26 mi
183.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.26 mi
Kilometers
183.89 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.17 mi
Kilometers
246.51 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamsburg
Fri, Apr 17, 5:08 AM EDT
Return by in Elizabethtown
Fri, Apr 17, 8:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabethtown
2026-04-17T02:12
Arrive Williamsburg
Fri, Apr 17, 5:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:38 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
Stanford
KY

City in Lincoln County, Kentucky

From Elizabethtown
76.6 mi
01h 28m
To Williamsburg
76.6 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethtown and Williamsburg.

  1. 1

    Start on North Mulberry Street

    2 mi · 3 min · North Mulberry Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    1218 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    3127 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown

    1.5 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    23.8 mi · 26 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Bardstown

    1394 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Springfield Road

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Springfield Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Bardstown Road

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Bardstown Road

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    28 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    24.3 mi · 28 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Danville Bypass

    5.5 mi · 7 min · South Danville Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on Stanford Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Stanford Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Danville Road

    29 mi · 34 min · Danville Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Daniel Boone Trail

    2 mi · 3 min · South Daniel Boone Trail

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    43.1 mi · 46 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25W: Williamsburg

    1633 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Cumberland Falls Highway

    58 m · 3 sec · Cumberland Falls Highway

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Cumberland Falls Highway

    816 ft · 14 sec · Cumberland Falls Highway

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cumberland Falls Highway

    23 m · 1 sec · Cumberland Falls Highway

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Cumberland Falls Highway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Cumberland Falls Highway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Main Street

    913 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North 2nd Street

    42 m · 6 sec · North 2nd Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Daniel Boone Trail
45.3 mi · 30%
Bardstown Road
33.5 mi · 22%
Danville Road
29 mi · 19%
Bluegrass Parkway
23.8 mi · 16%
Springfield Road
5.63 mi · 4%
South Danville Bypass
5.55 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South Daniel Boone Trail

Merge slight left

43.1 mi · 00h 46m

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
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.9 mi
114.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanford
01h 28m from Elizabethtown
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Elizabethtown and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Williamsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elizabethtown to Williamsburg?

The road trip is about 153.2 miles (246.5 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Stanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.6 miles from Elizabethtown and 76.6 miles from Williamsburg.

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

The direct path is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.36 one way or $40.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elizabethtown and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Williamsburg.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethtown and Williamsburg. Straight-line distance: 114.26 mi (183.89 km).

Elizabethtown

#1 Elizabethtown

County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,331
Coordinates37.6939500, -85.8591300
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Williamsburg

#2 Williamsburg

City in Kentucky

Population5,384
Coordinates36.7434200, -84.1596600
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabethtown (-85.85913, 37.69395)
End: Williamsburg (-84.15966, 36.74342)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.4 gal
20.46 L · about $20.36
Round trip
$40.73
10.8 gal · 40.92 L
Estimated CO2
48 kg one way
Round trip: 96 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.36 $40.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.97 $45.93
Premium $4.65 $25.13 $50.26
Diesel $5.30 $28.64 $57.28

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabethtown and Williamsburg. The current time is 02:12:49.

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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.