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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.
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4th-class city in Anderson County, Kentucky, in the United States
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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.
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Start on North Mulberry Street
2 mi · 3 min · North Mulberry Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1218 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
3127 ft · 38 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
67.6 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 33: Versailles
1551 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Troy Pike
1.5 km · 2 min · Troy Pike
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Frankfort Street
3039 ft · 54 sec · Frankfort Street
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Continue straight
144 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Frankfort Road
1731 ft · 27 sec · Frankfort Road
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Turn right onto Midway Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Midway Road
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Continue on Versailles Road
2097 ft · 35 sec · Versailles Road
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Continue on South Winter Street
1918 ft · 33 sec · South Winter Street
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Continue on Midway Road
2566 ft · 45 sec · Midway Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Leestown Road
1147 ft · 26 sec · East Leestown Road
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Turn left onto Georgetown Road
84 m · 5 sec · Georgetown Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1896 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62 East: Georgetown
1948 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Paynes Depot Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Paynes Depot Road
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Turn left onto Mc Clelland Circle
1 mi · 1 min · Mc Clelland Circle
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Continue on McClelland Circle
2.6 mi · 3 min · McClelland Circle
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McClelland Circle
56 m · 3 sec · McClelland Circle
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Exit the roundabout onto McClelland Circle
4.3 mi · 5 min · McClelland Circle
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Continue on Cherry Blossom Way
1.1 km · 58 sec · Cherry Blossom Way
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Take the exit left toward I 75 North
2670 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
24.3 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 36: Owenton, Williamstown
1420 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Stewartsville Road
1137 ft · 28 sec · Stewartsville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
566 ft · 15 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left
6 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabethtown and Williamstown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Bluegrass Parkway
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67.6 mi · 01h 12m
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.
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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
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethtown and Williamstown. Straight-line distance: 96.08 mi (154.63 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 Williamstown
City in Kentucky
| Population | 3,939 |
| Coordinates | 38.6381200, -84.5605000 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: Williamstown (-84.5605, 38.63812)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 200 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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