How far is Hazard, KY from Elizabethtown, KY?

The driving distance from Hazard, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is about 185.1 miles (297.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.4 miles (240.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
185.09 mi
03h 36m
Flight
149.37 mi
240.39 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.37 mi
Kilometers
240.39 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.09 mi
Kilometers
297.88 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabethtown
Fri, Apr 17, 8:48 AM EDT
Return by in Hazard
Fri, Apr 17, 12:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hazard
2026-04-17T05:11
Arrive Elizabethtown
Fri, Apr 17, 8:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hazard
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Crab Orchard
KY

Human settlement in Lincoln County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Hazard
92.5 mi
01h 48m
To Elizabethtown
92.6 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Laurel Street

    983 ft · 47 sec · Laurel Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto L O Davis Drive

    998 ft · 32 sec · L O Davis Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Memorial Drive

    775 ft · 15 sec · Memorial Drive

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward London

    1178 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Hal Rogers Parkway

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Hal Rogers Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1630 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    17.7 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25: Mount Vernon, Livingston

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    54 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Daniel Boone Trail

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Daniel Boone Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on Crab Orchard Road

    29 mi · 34 min · Crab Orchard Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Stanford Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Stanford Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Danville Bypass

    5.5 mi · 7 min · South Danville Bypass

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Perryville Road

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Perryville Road

  16. 16

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    1 mi · 1 min · East 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Springfield Road

    15.6 mi · 18 min · Springfield Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    28 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    14.9 mi · 17 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit left toward Bluegrass Parkway West

    1169 ft · 29 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway

    23.9 mi · 26 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    2137 ft · 52 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1196 ft · 15 sec

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62, KY 61: Elizabethtown

    1576 ft · 39 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on US 62: Historic Downtown Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown

    65 m · 8 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Mulberry Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Mulberry Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hal Rogers Parkway
74.7 mi · 40%
Springfield Road
30.5 mi · 16%
Crab Orchard Road
29 mi · 16%
Bluegrass Parkway
24.5 mi · 13%
Perryville Road
7.66 mi · 4%
South Danville Bypass
5.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Hal Rogers Parkway

Merge slight left onto Hal Rogers Parkway

56.6 mi · 01h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.7 mi
149.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crab Orchard
01h 48m from Hazard
Leave By
9:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Hazard and Mostly Sunny near Elizabethtown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 185.1 miles (297.9 km) and usually takes 03h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Crab Orchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.5 miles from Hazard and 92.6 miles from Elizabethtown.

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

The direct path is about 149.4 miles (240.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.62 one way or $49.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Hazard and Mostly Sunny near Elizabethtown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hazard and Elizabethtown. Straight-line distance: 149.37 mi (240.39 km).

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#1 Hazard

City in Perry County, Kentucky, in the United States

Population4,785
Coordinates37.2495400, -83.1932300
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Elizabethtown

#2 Elizabethtown

County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,331
Coordinates37.6939500, -85.8591300
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: Hazard (-83.19323, 37.24954)
End: Elizabethtown (-85.85913, 37.69395)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.53 gal
24.72 L · about $24.62
Round trip
$49.25
13.06 gal · 49.44 L
Estimated CO2
58 kg one way
Round trip: 116.1 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.62 $49.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.77 $55.54
Premium $4.65 $30.39 $60.78
Diesel $5.30 $34.64 $69.27

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 Hazard and Elizabethtown. The current time is 05:11:12.

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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.