How far is Hebron, KY from Elizabethtown, KY?
The driving distance from Hebron, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is about 136.8 miles (220.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.6 miles (182.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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 02h 40m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hebron and Elizabethtown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hebron and Elizabethtown.
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Start on the route
31 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
26 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Limaburg Road
44 m · 8 sec · Limaburg Road
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Turn left onto Petersburg Road
640 ft · 20 sec · Petersburg Road
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Turn left onto North Bend Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · North Bend Road
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Turn straight
1378 ft · 51 sec
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Continue on Burlington Pike
3 mi · 5 min · Burlington Pike
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Take the ramp right toward I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville
1.6 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left
6.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville
71.5 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 264 West: Watterson Expressway
2346 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on Henry Watterson Expressway
10 mi · 14 min · Henry Watterson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65, KY 61: Nashville, Indianapolis
936 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65: Nashville, Downtown Louisville, Indianapolis
963 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Nashville
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
36 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62, KY 61: Elizabethtown
1498 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 62: Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame
51 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto North Mulberry Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · 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 Hebron and Elizabethtown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 South
Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville
71.5 mi · 01h 18m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hebron 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 Hebron to Elizabethtown?
The road trip is about 136.8 miles (220.1 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
La Grange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.4 miles from Hebron and 68.4 miles from Elizabethtown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.6 miles (182.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 1:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.21 one way or $36.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hebron and Mostly Sunny near Elizabethtown.
Stop Ideas Near La Grange
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hebron and Elizabethtown. Straight-line distance: 113.66 mi (182.92 km).
#1 Hebron
Census-designated place in Boone County, Kentucky
| Population | 5,929 |
| Coordinates | 39.0658900, -84.7010600 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| 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: Elizabethtown (-85.85913, 37.69395)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $18.21 | $36.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.54 | $41.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.48 | $44.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.62 | $51.24 |
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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