How far is Reidland, KY from Elizabethtown, KY?
The driving distance from Reidland, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is about 166 miles (267.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154 miles (247.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat in Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reidland and Elizabethtown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reidland and Elizabethtown.
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Start on Reidland Rd
19 m · 9 sec · Reidland Rd
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Turn left onto Park Road
1483 ft · 42 sec · Park Road
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Turn right onto Kentucky Dam Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Kentucky Dam Road
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Turn left
2054 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
24.6 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North: Elizabethtown, Princeton
38.3 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
1783 ft · 22 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
97.6 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31W Bypass: Elizabethtown
2579 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Elizabethtown Bypass
122 m · 7 sec · Elizabethtown Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New Glendale Road
47 m · 2 sec · New Glendale Road
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Exit the roundabout onto New Glendale Road
1.2 km · 1 min · New Glendale Road
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Turn left onto East Dixie Avenue
1.3 km · 1 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 Reidland 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.
Western Kentucky Parkway
Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
97.6 mi · 01h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Reidland 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 Reidland to Elizabethtown?
The road trip is about 166 miles (267.1 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Morehead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.8 miles from Reidland and 83.1 miles from Elizabethtown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154 miles (247.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.10 one way or $44.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Reidland 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 around Reidland and Mostly Sunny near Elizabethtown.
Stop Ideas Near Morehead
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reidland and Elizabethtown. Straight-line distance: 154.02 mi (247.87 km).
#1 Reidland
Census-designated place in McCracken County, Kentucky
| Population | 4,491 |
| Coordinates | 37.0175600, -88.5314300 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| 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: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $22.10 | $44.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.92 | $49.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.27 | $54.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.08 | $62.16 |
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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