How far is Mayfield, KY from Elizabethtown, KY?
The driving distance from Mayfield, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is about 182.9 miles (294.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.4 miles (267.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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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 43m.
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City in Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mayfield and Elizabethtown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mayfield and Elizabethtown.
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Start on West Broadway Street
83 m · 13 sec · West Broadway Street
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Turn left onto North 7th Street
2642 ft · 47 sec · North 7th Street
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Continue on Paducah Road
1235 ft · 21 sec · Paducah Road
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Continue on North 7th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · North 7th Street
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Take the exit slight right
1134 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
25.8 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East, I 69 North: Nashville, Henderson
16.6 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North: Elizabethtown, Princeton
38.3 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
1783 ft · 22 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
97.6 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31W Bypass: Elizabethtown
2579 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Elizabethtown Bypass
122 m · 7 sec · Elizabethtown Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New Glendale Road
47 m · 2 sec · New Glendale Road
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Exit the roundabout onto New Glendale Road
1.2 km · 1 min · New Glendale Road
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Turn left onto East Dixie Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · East Dixie Avenue
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Turn right
41 m · 3 sec
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Turn left
36 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on West Dixie Avenue
136 m · 11 sec · West Dixie Avenue
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Turn right onto North Mulberry Street
24 m · 1 sec · 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 Mayfield 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.
Western Kentucky Parkway
Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
97.6 mi · 01h 45m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Mayfield and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Elizabethtown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mayfield to Elizabethtown?
The road trip is about 182.9 miles (294.4 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
White Plains is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.3 miles from Mayfield and 91.5 miles from Elizabethtown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.4 miles (267.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.32 one way or $48.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Mayfield and Elizabethtown, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Mayfield and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Elizabethtown.
Stop Ideas Near White Plains
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mayfield and Elizabethtown. Straight-line distance: 166.38 mi (267.76 km).
#1 Mayfield
3rd-class city in Graves County, Kentucky
| Population | 9,685 |
| Coordinates | 36.7417200, -88.6367200 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| 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: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $24.32 | $48.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.43 | $54.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.02 | $60.04 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.21 | $68.42 |
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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