How far is Lyndon, KY from Elizabethtown, KY?

The driving distance from Lyndon, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is about 48.5 miles (78 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.44 mi
00h 50m
Flight
41.34 mi
66.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.34 mi
Kilometers
66.53 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.44 mi
Kilometers
77.96 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabethtown
Tue, May 12, 9:30 PM EDT
Return by in Lyndon
Tue, May 12, 10:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lyndon
2026-05-12T20:39
Arrive Elizabethtown
Tue, May 12, 9:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lyndon
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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 Lyndon
24.2 mi
00h 25m
To Elizabethtown
24.2 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 9 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Roland Avenue

    15 m · 4 sec · Roland Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lyndon Lane

    990 ft · 34 sec · Lyndon Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto New Lagrange Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · New Lagrange Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Shelbyville Road

    47 m · 3 sec · Shelbyville Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 264: Watterson Expressway

    120 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 264 West: Watterson Expressway

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 264 West, I 64 East: Watterson Expressway, Lexington

    868 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 264 West: Watterson Expressway

    2601 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Henry Watterson Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65, KY 61: Nashville, Indianapolis

    936 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65: Nashville, Downtown Louisville, Indianapolis

    963 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Nashville

    1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    36 mi · 40 min

  14. 14

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

    1498 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

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

    51 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Mulberry Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Mulberry Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lyndon 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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
37 mi · 76%
Henry Watterson Expressway
5.89 mi · 12%
North Mulberry Street
2.07 mi · 4%
I 264 West
1.44 mi · 3%
New Lagrange Road
0.99 mi · 2%
I 65
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

36 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
41.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shepherdsville
00h 25m from Lyndon
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lyndon and Sunny near Elizabethtown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Shepherdsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Lyndon and 24.2 miles from Elizabethtown.

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

The direct path is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.45 one way or $12.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lyndon 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 Lyndon and Elizabethtown. Straight-line distance: 41.34 mi (66.53 km).

Lyndon

#1 Lyndon

City in the United States

Population11,445
Coordinates38.2567400, -85.6016300
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Elizabethtown

#2 Elizabethtown

County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,331
Coordinates37.6939500, -85.8591300
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: Roland Avenue (-85.601623, 38.256725)
End: North Mulberry Street (-85.859285, 37.694037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.47 L · about $6.45
Round trip
$12.90
3.42 gal · 12.94 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.45 $12.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.27 $14.55
Premium $4.65 $7.96 $15.92
Diesel $5.30 $9.07 $18.14

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Lyndon and Elizabethtown. The current time is 20:39:42.

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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.