How far is Maysville, KY from Elizabethtown, KY?

The driving distance from Maysville, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is about 150.1 miles (241.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.2 miles (212.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
150.09 mi
02h 37m
Flight
132.21 mi
212.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.21 mi
Kilometers
212.77 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.09 mi
Kilometers
241.55 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabethtown
Sun, May 31, 9:25 AM EDT
Return by in Maysville
Sun, May 31, 12:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maysville
2026-05-31T06:48
Arrive Elizabethtown
Sun, May 31, 9:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maysville
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
Versailles
KY

City in Woodford County, Kentucky, United States

From Maysville
74.2 mi
01h 18m
To Elizabethtown
75.9 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph E
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Forest Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Forest Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Coughlin Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Coughlin Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    17.2 mi · 23 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    22.8 mi · 27 min

  6. 6

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Bank Row Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Bank Row Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Lexington Road

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Lexington Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Paris Pike

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Paris Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on North Broadway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West New Circle Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · West New Circle Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles

    1848 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Versailles Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    70.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    2137 ft · 52 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1196 ft · 15 sec

  20. 20

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

    1576 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on US 62: Historic Downtown Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown

    65 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Mulberry Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Mulberry Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bluegrass Parkway
71.2 mi · 47%
Coughlin Boulevard
44.6 mi · 30%
Lexington Road
8.75 mi · 6%
Paris Pike
5.91 mi · 4%
West New Circle Road
5.81 mi · 4%
Versailles Road
4.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Bluegrass Parkway

Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

70.6 mi · 01h 16m

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
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
132.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Versailles
01h 18m from Maysville
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Maysville 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 Maysville to Elizabethtown?

The road trip is about 150.1 miles (241.6 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Versailles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.2 miles from Maysville and 75.9 miles from Elizabethtown.

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

The direct path is about 132.2 miles (212.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.99 one way or $39.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Maysville and Mostly Sunny near Elizabethtown.

Stop Ideas Near Versailles

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Versailles, 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 Versailles.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

93 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Maysville

107 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

118 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

119 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maysville and Elizabethtown. Straight-line distance: 132.21 mi (212.77 km).

Maysville

#1 Maysville

City in Mason County, Kentucky, United States

Population8,683
Coordinates38.6411900, -83.7443700
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Elizabethtown

#2 Elizabethtown

County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,331
Coordinates37.6939500, -85.8591300
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: Forest Avenue (-83.744397, 38.641087)
End: North Mulberry Street (-85.859285, 37.694037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.3 gal
20.05 L · about $19.99
Round trip
$39.97
10.6 gal · 40.1 L
Estimated CO2
47.1 kg one way
Round trip: 94.2 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.99 $39.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.54 $45.08
Premium $4.65 $24.67 $49.33
Diesel $5.30 $28.11 $56.22

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Maysville and Elizabethtown. The current time is 06:48:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.