How far is Okolona, KY from Elizabethtown, KY?

The driving distance from Okolona, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.3 miles (52 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.38 mi
00h 38m
Flight
32.28 mi
51.95 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.28 mi
Kilometers
51.95 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.38 mi
Kilometers
58.55 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabethtown
Wed, Apr 22, 9:59 PM EDT
Return by in Okolona
Wed, Apr 22, 10:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Okolona
2026-04-22T21:21
Arrive Elizabethtown
Wed, Apr 22, 9:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Okolona
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Lebanon Junction
KY

City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Okolona
18.1 mi
00h 19m
To Elizabethtown
18.2 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    47 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Preston Highway

    816 ft · 20 sec · Preston Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Outer Loop

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Outer Loop

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 65 South: Elizabethtown, Nashville

    3120 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    31.9 mi · 34 min

  6. 6

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

    1498 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

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

    51 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto North Mulberry Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Mulberry Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Okolona 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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
32.5 mi · 89%
North Mulberry Street
2.07 mi · 6%
Outer Loop
1.26 mi · 3%
US 62
0.32 mi · 1%
Preston Highway
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

31.9 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
32.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon Junction
00h 19m from Okolona
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Okolona and Sunny near Elizabethtown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lebanon Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Okolona and 18.2 miles from Elizabethtown.

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

The direct path is about 32.3 miles (52 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.83 one way or $9.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Okolona and Sunny near Elizabethtown.

Stop Ideas Near Lebanon Junction

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

47 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Okolona and Elizabethtown. Straight-line distance: 32.28 mi (51.95 km).

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#1 Okolona

City in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population17,134
Coordinates38.1411800, -85.6877400
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Elizabethtown

#2 Elizabethtown

County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,331
Coordinates37.6939500, -85.8591300
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.687768, 38.141231)
End: North Mulberry Street (-85.859285, 37.694037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.86 L · about $4.83
Round trip
$9.65
2.56 gal · 9.72 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.83 $9.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.44 $10.89
Premium $4.65 $5.96 $11.91
Diesel $5.30 $6.79 $13.58

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Okolona and Elizabethtown. The current time is 21:21:08.

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.