How far is Highview, KY from Elizabethtown, KY?

The driving distance from Highview, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.08 mi
00h 41m
Flight
33.55 mi
54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.55 mi
Kilometers
54 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.08 mi
Kilometers
64.51 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabethtown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 AM EDT
Return by in Highview
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highview
2026-04-23T01:07
Arrive Elizabethtown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Highview
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Shepherdsville
KY

City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Highview
20 mi
00h 20m
To Elizabethtown
20.1 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Highview Drive

    34 m · 7 sec · Highview Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fegenbush Lane

    1.1 km · 1 min · Fegenbush Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Beulah Church Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Beulah Church Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 265 West, KY 841 West

    1736 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Nashville

    1751 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    30.8 mi · 33 min

  8. 8

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

    1498 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 62: Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame

    51 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Mulberry Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Mulberry Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
31.1 mi · 78%
Gene Snyder Freeway
4.73 mi · 12%
North Mulberry Street
2.07 mi · 5%
Beulah Church Road
0.77 mi · 2%
Fegenbush Lane
0.68 mi · 2%
I 265 West
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

30.8 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
33.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shepherdsville
00h 20m from Highview
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Highview and Sunny near Elizabethtown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Shepherdsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Highview and 20.1 miles from Elizabethtown.

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

The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.32 one way or $10.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Highview and Sunny near Elizabethtown.

Stop Ideas Near Shepherdsville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shepherdsville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shepherdsville.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

30 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Highview and Elizabethtown. Straight-line distance: 33.55 mi (54 km).

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#1 Highview

City in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America

Population15,167
Coordinates38.1428500, -85.6241300
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Elizabethtown

#2 Elizabethtown

County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,331
Coordinates37.6939500, -85.8591300
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: Highview Drive (-85.623939, 38.14275)
End: North Mulberry Street (-85.859285, 37.694037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.35 L · about $5.32
Round trip
$10.63
2.82 gal · 10.7 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.32 $10.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.00 $11.99
Premium $4.65 $6.56 $13.12
Diesel $5.30 $7.48 $14.96

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Highview and Elizabethtown. The current time is 01:07:07.

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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.