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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
165.98 mi
03h 01m
Flight
154.02 mi
247.87 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.02 mi
Kilometers
247.87 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.98 mi
Kilometers
267.12 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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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 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabethtown
Sun, Apr 12, 12:02 PM EDT
Return by in Reidland
Sun, Apr 12, 2:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reidland
2026-04-12T08:00
Arrive Elizabethtown
Sun, Apr 12, 11:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Reidland
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Morehead
KY

County seat in Kentucky

From Reidland
82.8 mi
01h 30m
To Elizabethtown
83.1 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Reidland Rd

    19 m · 9 sec · Reidland Rd

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Park Road

    1483 ft · 42 sec · Park Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Kentucky Dam Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Kentucky Dam Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2054 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    24.6 mi · 26 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North: Elizabethtown, Princeton

    38.3 mi · 42 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

    1783 ft · 22 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

    97.6 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  10. 10

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

    2579 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Elizabethtown Bypass

    122 m · 7 sec · Elizabethtown Bypass

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New Glendale Road

    47 m · 2 sec · New Glendale Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto New Glendale Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · New Glendale Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Dixie Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Dixie Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right

    41 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    36 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on West Dixie Avenue

    136 m · 11 sec · West Dixie Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Mulberry Street

    24 m · 1 sec · North Mulberry Street

  19. 19

    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.

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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
97.9 mi · 59%
I 69 North
38.3 mi · 23%
Kentucky Dam Road
25.7 mi · 16%
East Dixie Avenue
0.79 mi
New Glendale Road
0.76 mi
US 31W Bypass
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
154 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morehead
01h 30m from Reidland
Leave By
10:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Madisonville, KY

30 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Clarksville, TN

84 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Evansville, IN

85 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reidland and Elizabethtown. Straight-line distance: 154.02 mi (247.87 km).

Reidland

#1 Reidland

Census-designated place in McCracken County, Kentucky

Population4,491
Coordinates37.0175600, -88.5314300
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Elizabethtown

#2 Elizabethtown

County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,331
Coordinates37.6939500, -85.8591300
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: Reidland (-88.53143, 37.01756)
End: Elizabethtown (-85.85913, 37.69395)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.86 gal
22.17 L · about $22.10
Round trip
$44.20
11.72 gal · 44.34 L
Estimated CO2
52.1 kg one way
Round trip: 104.2 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Reidland, KY and Elizabethtown, KY. The current time in Reidland is 08:00:50, although it is 09:00:50 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.