How far is Elizabethtown, KY from Williamstown, KY?

The driving distance from Elizabethtown, KY to Williamstown, KY is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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
124.19 mi
02h 24m
Flight
96.08 mi
154.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.08 mi
Kilometers
154.63 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.19 mi
Kilometers
199.86 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamstown
Thu, Apr 16, 6:07 AM EDT
Return by in Elizabethtown
Thu, Apr 16, 8:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabethtown
2026-04-16T03:42
Arrive Williamstown
Thu, Apr 16, 6:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 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
Lawrenceburg
KY

4th-class city in Anderson County, Kentucky, in the United States

From Elizabethtown
62.1 mi
01h 12m
To Williamstown
62.1 mi
01h 12m

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

Showers And Thunderstorms

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 Williamstown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    67.6 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 33: Versailles

    1551 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Troy Pike

    1.5 km · 2 min · Troy Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Frankfort Street

    3039 ft · 54 sec · Frankfort Street

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    144 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Frankfort Road

    1731 ft · 27 sec · Frankfort Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Midway Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Midway Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Versailles Road

    2097 ft · 35 sec · Versailles Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Winter Street

    1918 ft · 33 sec · South Winter Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Midway Road

    2566 ft · 45 sec · Midway Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Leestown Road

    1147 ft · 26 sec · East Leestown Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Georgetown Road

    84 m · 5 sec · Georgetown Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right

    1896 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62 East: Georgetown

    1948 ft · 49 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Paynes Depot Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Paynes Depot Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Mc Clelland Circle

    1 mi · 1 min · Mc Clelland Circle

  23. 23

    Continue on McClelland Circle

    2.6 mi · 3 min · McClelland Circle

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McClelland Circle

    56 m · 3 sec · McClelland Circle

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto McClelland Circle

    4.3 mi · 5 min · McClelland Circle

  26. 26

    Continue on Cherry Blossom Way

    1.1 km · 58 sec · Cherry Blossom Way

  27. 27

    Take the exit left toward I 75 North

    2670 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    24.3 mi · 26 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 36: Owenton, Williamstown

    1420 ft · 37 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Stewartsville Road

    1137 ft · 28 sec · Stewartsville Road

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  32. 32

    Continue on North Main Street

    566 ft · 15 sec · North Main Street

  33. 33

    Turn left

    6 m · 1 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
34 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bluegrass Parkway
67.6 mi · 54%
I 75 North
24.8 mi · 20%
McClelland Circle
6.94 mi · 6%
Midway Road
6.3 mi · 5%
Georgetown Road
3.39 mi · 3%
Paynes Depot Road
3.24 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Bluegrass Parkway

Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

67.6 mi · 01h 12m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
96.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrenceburg
01h 12m from Elizabethtown
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elizabethtown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Williamstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Lawrenceburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.1 miles from Elizabethtown and 62.1 miles from Williamstown.

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

The direct path is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.52 one way or $33.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Elizabethtown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Williamstown.

Stop Ideas Near Lawrenceburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lawrenceburg, 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 Lawrenceburg.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

79 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethtown and Williamstown. Straight-line distance: 96.08 mi (154.63 km).

Elizabethtown

#1 Elizabethtown

County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States

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

#2 Williamstown

City in Kentucky

Population3,939
Coordinates38.6381200, -84.5605000
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabethtown (-85.85913, 37.69395)
End: Williamstown (-84.5605, 38.63812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.38 gal
16.59 L · about $16.52
Round trip
$33.03
8.76 gal · 33.18 L
Estimated CO2
38.9 kg one way
Round trip: 77.9 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.52 $33.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.63 $37.26
Premium $4.65 $20.38 $40.77
Diesel $5.30 $23.23 $46.46

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 Williamstown. The current time is 03:42:46.

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.