How far is Elizabethtown, KY from Wilmore, KY?
The driving distance from Elizabethtown, KY to Wilmore, KY is about 87 miles (140 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Washington County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabethtown and Wilmore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethtown and Wilmore.
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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
1752 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Troy Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Troy Pike
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Turn left onto Pinckard Pike
4.5 mi · 6 min · Pinckard Pike
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Continue on Keene-Versailles Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Keene-Versailles Road
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Continue on Pinchard Pike
1974 ft · 41 sec · Pinchard Pike
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Turn right onto Keene Road
860 ft · 21 sec · Keene Road
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Continue on Keene Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Keene Road
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Turn right onto Harrodsburg Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Harrodsburg Road
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Turn left onto Lexington Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on North Lexington Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · North Lexington Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Lexington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabethtown and Wilmore.
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
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Elizabethtown and Sunny near Wilmore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabethtown to Wilmore?
The road trip is about 87 miles (140 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Willisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Elizabethtown and 43.6 miles from Wilmore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 3:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.58 one way or $23.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elizabethtown and Sunny near Wilmore.
Stop Ideas Near Willisburg
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethtown and Wilmore. Straight-line distance: 66.42 mi (106.89 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 Wilmore
City in Jessamine County, Kentucky
| Population | 6,343 |
| Coordinates | 37.8620200, -84.6616100 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilmore (-84.66161, 37.86202)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $11.58 | $23.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.06 | $26.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.29 | $28.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.28 | $32.57 |
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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