How far is Russell, KY from Elizabethtown, KY?
The driving distance from Russell, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is about 203.8 miles (328 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.1 miles (291.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and the county seat of Clark County, Kentucky, United States
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Russell and Elizabethtown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Russell and Elizabethtown.
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Start on Gesling Road
609 ft · 29 sec · Gesling Road
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Turn straight onto Seaton Drive
1489 ft · 45 sec · Seaton Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Red Devil Lane
2562 ft · 1 min · Red Devil Lane
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Turn right onto Bellefonte Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bellefonte Road
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Turn left onto Greenbo Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Greenbo Boulevard
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Continue on Argillite Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Argillite Road
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Continue on Argillite Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Argillite Road
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Take the ramp left
792 ft · 29 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Industrial Parkway
9.8 mi · 11 min · Industrial Parkway
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Keep slight right
1449 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
96.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington
2152 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn right onto West New Circle Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · West New Circle Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles
1848 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Versailles Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
70.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Keep slight right
2137 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
1196 ft · 15 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62, KY 61: Elizabethtown
1576 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 62: Historic Downtown Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown
65 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto North Mulberry Street
2.2 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 Russell 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.
Industrial Parkway
Merge slight left
96.5 mi · 01h 44m
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 Russell 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 Russell to Elizabethtown?
The road trip is about 203.8 miles (328 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?
Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.7 miles from Russell and 102 miles from Elizabethtown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.1 miles (291.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.11 one way or $54.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Russell and Mostly Sunny near Elizabethtown.
Stop Ideas Near Winchester
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 Winchester.
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Russell and Elizabethtown. Straight-line distance: 181.04 mi (291.36 km).
#1 Russell
City in the U.
| Population | 3,207 |
| Coordinates | 38.5173000, -82.6976600 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| 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: 328 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
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 | $27.11 | $54.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.58 | $61.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.46 | $66.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.14 | $76.27 |
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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