How far is Prospect, KY from Elizabethtown, KY?
The driving distance from Prospect, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prospect and Elizabethtown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prospect and Elizabethtown.
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Start on the route
67 m · 25 sec
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Turn left
4.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 264 West
1627 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway
9.1 mi · 12 min · Henry Watterson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65, KY 61: Nashville, Indianapolis
936 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65: Nashville, Downtown Louisville, Indianapolis
963 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Nashville
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
36 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62, KY 61: Elizabethtown
1498 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 62: Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame
51 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto North Mulberry Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · 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 Prospect and Elizabethtown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 65 South
Merge slight left
36 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Prospect 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 Prospect to Elizabethtown?
The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Fox Chase is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Prospect and 27 miles from Elizabethtown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.16 one way or $14.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Prospect and Mostly Sunny near Elizabethtown.
Stop Ideas Near Fox Chase
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fox Chase.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prospect and Elizabethtown. Straight-line distance: 46.9 mi (75.48 km).
#1 Prospect
City in Kentucky
| Population | 4,842 |
| Coordinates | 38.3450700, -85.6155200 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| 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: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.16 | $14.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.84 | $17.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.08 | $20.16 |
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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