How far is Franklin, KY from Elizabethtown, KY?
The driving distance from Franklin, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
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 Barren 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 Franklin and Elizabethtown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Elizabethtown.
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Start on North Water Street
30 m · 10 sec · North Water Street
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Turn left onto East Cedar Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Cedar Street
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Continue on Scottsville Road
3226 ft · 1 min · Scottsville Road
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Turn right onto Rapids Road
78 m · 11 sec · Rapids Road
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Turn left onto Scottsville Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Scottsville Road
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Take the ramp left
1557 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
84.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Western Kentucky Parkway West, KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah
975 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 31W, KY 61: Hodgenville
2181 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
679 ft · 18 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Turn sharp left onto East Dixie Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Dixie Avenue
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Turn right
41 m · 3 sec
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Turn left
36 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on West Dixie Avenue
136 m · 11 sec · West Dixie Avenue
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Turn right onto North Mulberry Street
24 m · 1 sec · North Mulberry Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Mulberry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Elizabethtown.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Scottsville Road
Merge slight left
84.3 mi · 01h 30m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Franklin and Partly Sunny near Elizabethtown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Elizabethtown?
The road trip is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Park City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Franklin and 46.3 miles from Elizabethtown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.18 one way or $24.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Franklin and Elizabethtown, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Franklin and Partly Sunny near Elizabethtown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Elizabethtown. Straight-line distance: 77.9 mi (125.37 km).
#1 Franklin
City in and county seat of Simpson County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 9,046 |
| Coordinates | 36.7222600, -86.5772200 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elizabethtown
County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 30,331 |
| Coordinates | 37.6939500, -85.8591300 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Mulberry Street (-85.859285, 37.694037)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.18 | $24.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.74 | $27.47 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.03 | $30.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.13 | $34.26 |
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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