How far is Monticello, KY from Elizabethtown, KY?
The driving distance from Monticello, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Adair County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monticello and Elizabethtown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monticello and Elizabethtown.
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Start on North Main Street
2301 ft · 51 sec · North Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Albany Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Albany Street
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Turn left
17.8 mi · 27 min
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Turn right onto Jamestown Road
9.9 mi · 11 min · Jamestown Road
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Continue on Albany Highway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Albany Highway
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Continue on Sewellton Road
3.7 mi · 4 min · Sewellton Road
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Turn left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit left toward US 127: Russell Springs, Jamestown
1970 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
12.9 mi · 14 min · Cumberland Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 55: Columbia
1495 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on KY 55: Columbia
35 m · 2 sec
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Turn right onto Jamestown Street
745 ft · 14 sec · Jamestown Street
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Continue on Jamestown Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Jamestown Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Public Square
11 m · 1 sec · Campbellsville Street
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Exit the rotary onto Campbellsville Street
2465 ft · 44 sec · Campbellsville Street
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Continue on Campbellsville Road
7.3 mi · 9 min · Campbellsville Road
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Continue on New Columbia Road
10.3 mi · 12 min · New Columbia Road
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Continue on Campbellsville Bypass
1.2 mi · 2 min · Campbellsville Bypass
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Continue on Hodgenville Road
12.3 mi · 14 min · Hodgenville Road
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Continue on Campbellsville Road
13.4 mi · 15 min · Campbellsville Road
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Turn left onto Lincoln Parkway
12 mi · 14 min · Lincoln Parkway
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Turn right onto East Dixie Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 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 Monticello and Elizabethtown.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn left
17.8 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Monticello and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Elizabethtown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monticello to Elizabethtown?
The road trip is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.1 miles from Monticello and 60.1 miles from Elizabethtown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 1:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.99 one way or $31.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Monticello and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Elizabethtown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monticello and Elizabethtown. Straight-line distance: 81.54 mi (131.23 km).
#1 Monticello
City in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 5,906 |
| Coordinates | 36.8297900, -84.8491100 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| 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: Elizabethtown (-85.85913, 37.69395)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 194 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $15.99 | $31.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.03 | $36.07 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.73 | $39.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.49 | $44.98 |
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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