How far is Saint Dennis, KY from Elizabethtown, KY?
The driving distance from Saint Dennis, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kentucky, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Dennis and Elizabethtown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Dennis and Elizabethtown.
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Start on Lynnview Drive
562 ft · 28 sec · Lynnview Drive
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Turn right onto New Lynnview Drive
1482 ft · 1 min · New Lynnview Drive
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Turn left onto Cane Run Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cane Run Road
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Continue on Greenbelt Highway
6.7 mi · 9 min · Greenbelt Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1788 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right
139 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dixie Highway
18.6 mi · 24 min · Dixie Highway
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Continue on North Dixie Boulevard
1.8 mi · 2 min · North Dixie Boulevard
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Continue on South Dixie Boulevard
3.7 mi · 6 min · South Dixie Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on South Dixie Boulevard
551 ft · 7 sec · South Dixie Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on South Dixie Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Dixie Boulevard
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Continue on North Dixie Highway
145 m · 6 sec · North Dixie Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Dixie Highway
4.8 mi · 6 min · North Dixie Highway
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Continue on West Dixie Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · West Dixie Avenue
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Turn left 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 Saint Dennis 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.
Dixie Highway
Merge slight left onto Dixie Highway
18.6 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Saint Dennis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Elizabethtown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Dennis to Elizabethtown?
The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Muldraugh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Saint Dennis and 20.1 miles from Elizabethtown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Saint Dennis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Elizabethtown.
Stop Ideas Near Muldraugh
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Dennis and Elizabethtown. Straight-line distance: 34.17 mi (54.99 km).
#1 Saint Dennis
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 9,177 |
| Coordinates | 38.1884000, -85.8458000 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| 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: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.35 | $10.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.04 | $12.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.61 | $13.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
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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