How far is Oak Grove, KY from Elizabethtown, KY?

The driving distance from Oak Grove, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is about 140.7 miles (226.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.5 miles (181 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
140.73 mi
02h 07m
Flight
112.49 mi
181.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.49 mi
Kilometers
181.03 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.73 mi
Kilometers
226.48 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabethtown
Fri, Apr 17, 4:09 PM EDT
Return by in Oak Grove
Fri, Apr 17, 5:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Grove
2026-04-17T13:02
Arrive Elizabethtown
Fri, Apr 17, 3:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:07 AM to 1:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Grove
9:30 PM CDT
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
Rockport
KY

Human settlement in Ohio County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Oak Grove
70.3 mi
01h 03m
To Elizabethtown
70.5 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove and Elizabethtown.

  1. 1

    Start on Thompsonville Lane

    33 m · 7 sec · Thompsonville Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fort Campbell Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Fort Campbell Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    2384 ft · 58 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 169 North: Hopkinsville

    2485 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    33.3 mi · 36 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown

    2592 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    96.9 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31W Bypass: Elizabethtown

    2579 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Elizabethtown Bypass

    122 m · 7 sec · Elizabethtown Bypass

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New Glendale Road

    47 m · 2 sec · New Glendale Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto New Glendale Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · New Glendale Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Dixie Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Dixie Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right

    41 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    36 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on West Dixie Avenue

    136 m · 11 sec · West Dixie Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Mulberry Street

    24 m · 1 sec · North Mulberry Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Grove 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
96.9 mi · 69%
I 169 North
34.3 mi · 24%
Fort Campbell Boulevard
7.17 mi · 5%
East Dixie Avenue
0.79 mi · 1%
New Glendale Road
0.76 mi · 1%
US 31W Bypass
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

Western Kentucky Parkway

Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

96.9 mi · 01h 44m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
112.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockport
01h 03m from Oak Grove
Leave By
2:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oak Grove 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 Oak Grove to Elizabethtown?

The road trip is about 140.7 miles (226.5 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Rockport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.3 miles from Oak Grove and 70.5 miles from Elizabethtown.

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

The direct path is about 112.5 miles (181 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.74 one way or $37.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Oak Grove and Elizabethtown, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Oak Grove and Mostly Sunny near Elizabethtown.

Stop Ideas Near Rockport

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

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

BUS

Madisonville, KY

44 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Evansville, IN

87 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Clarksville, TN

95 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Grove and Elizabethtown. Straight-line distance: 112.49 mi (181.03 km).

Oak Grove

#1 Oak Grove

City in Kentucky, United States

Population7,369
Coordinates36.6650500, -87.4427900
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Elizabethtown

#2 Elizabethtown

County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,331
Coordinates37.6939500, -85.8591300
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: Thompsonville Lane (-87.442842, 36.665225)
End: North Mulberry Street (-85.859285, 37.694037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.97 gal
18.8 L · about $18.74
Round trip
$37.48
9.94 gal · 37.6 L
Estimated CO2
44.2 kg one way
Round trip: 88.3 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.74 $37.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.14 $42.27
Premium $4.65 $23.13 $46.26
Diesel $5.30 $26.36 $52.72

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 · Apr 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Oak Grove, KY and Elizabethtown, KY. The current time in Oak Grove is 13:02:52, although it is 14:02:52 in Elizabethtown.

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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.