How far is Hillview, KY from Elizabethtown, KY?
The driving distance from Hillview, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hillview and Elizabethtown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillview and Elizabethtown.
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Start on Beechland Road
114 m · 22 sec · Beechland Road
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Turn left onto Summit Drive
699 ft · 33 sec · Summit Drive
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Turn right onto South Steedland Drive
2048 ft · 2 min · South Steedland Drive
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Turn left onto Summers Drive
950 ft · 43 sec · Summers Drive
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Turn right onto Morning Side Drive
1384 ft · 1 min · Morning Side Drive
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Turn right onto John Harper Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · John Harper Highway
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Take the ramp left
1933 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kentucky Turnpike
26.8 mi · 29 min · Kentucky Turnpike
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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 Hillview and Elizabethtown.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Kentucky Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Kentucky Turnpike
26.8 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Hillview and Sunny near Elizabethtown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hillview to Elizabethtown?
The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Lebanon Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Hillview and 15.8 miles from Elizabethtown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.19 one way or $8.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hillview and Sunny near Elizabethtown.
Stop Ideas Near Lebanon Junction
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lebanon Junction.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hillview and Elizabethtown. Straight-line distance: 27.64 mi (44.48 km).
#1 Hillview
City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 9,192 |
| Coordinates | 38.0697900, -85.6855100 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.19 | $8.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.89 | $11.77 |
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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