How far is Oldham County, KY from Elizabethtown, KY?

The driving distance from Oldham County, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
65.73 mi
01h 06m
Flight
53.62 mi
86.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.62 mi
Kilometers
86.3 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.73 mi
Kilometers
105.79 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabethtown
Tue, Jul 28, 8:21 AM EDT
Return by in Oldham County
Tue, Jul 28, 9:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oldham County
2026-07-28T07:15
Arrive Elizabethtown
Tue, Jul 28, 8:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oldham County
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
Hunters Hollow
KY

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

From Oldham County
32.1 mi
00h 33m
To Elizabethtown
33.6 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jul 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph W
Destination
91°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jul 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oldham County and Elizabethtown.

  1. 1

    Start on Margate Court

    56 m · 13 sec · Margate Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Morgan Place Boulevard

    940 ft · 43 sec · Morgan Place Boulevard

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Highway 393

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Highway 393

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto W Highway 146

    5.1 mi · 8 min · W Highway 146

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Dogwood Lane

    60 m · 5 sec · Dogwood Lane

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Lagrange Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lagrange Road

  7. 7

    Continue on La Grange Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · La Grange Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Lagrange Road

    1353 ft · 23 sec · Lagrange Road

  9. 9

    Continue on La Grange Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · La Grange Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto I 265 South, KY 841 South

    2400 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    19.8 mi · 23 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Nashville

    1751 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    30.8 mi · 33 min

  14. 14

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

    1498 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

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

    51 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Mulberry Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Mulberry Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oldham County 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
31.1 mi · 47%
Gene Snyder Freeway
19.8 mi · 30%
W Highway 146
5.05 mi · 8%
La Grange Road
2.45 mi · 4%
North Mulberry Street
2.07 mi · 3%
Lagrange Road
1.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

30.8 mi · 00h 33m

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
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
53.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hunters Hollow
00h 33m from Oldham County
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Oldham County 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 Oldham County to Elizabethtown?

The road trip is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Hunters Hollow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Oldham County and 33.6 miles from Elizabethtown.

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

The direct path is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.75 one way or $17.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Oldham County and Mostly Sunny near Elizabethtown.

Stop Ideas Near Hunters Hollow

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

20 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oldham County and Elizabethtown. Straight-line distance: 53.62 mi (86.3 km).

Oldham County

#1 Oldham County

County in Texas, United States

Population66,999
Coordinates38.3994400, -85.4483700
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Elizabethtown

#2 Elizabethtown

County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,331
Coordinates37.6939500, -85.8591300
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: Margate Court (-85.447993, 38.399415)
End: North Mulberry Street (-85.859285, 37.694037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.32 gal
8.78 L · about $8.75
Round trip
$17.50
4.64 gal · 17.56 L
Estimated CO2
20.6 kg one way
Round trip: 41.2 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.75 $17.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.87 $19.73
Premium $4.65 $10.80 $21.59
Diesel $5.30 $12.31 $24.61

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 · Jul 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Oldham County and Elizabethtown. The current time is 07:15:28.

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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.