How far is Somerset, KY from Elizabethtown, KY?
The driving distance from Somerset, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is about 101.9 miles (164 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Adair County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerset and Elizabethtown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and Elizabethtown.
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Start on the route
18 m · 4 sec
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Continue straight
58 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
28 m · 4 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Mount Vernon Street
1045 ft · 21 sec · West Mount Vernon Street
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Continue on Columbia Street
107 m · 7 sec · Columbia Street
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Continue on Ohio Street
1276 ft · 26 sec · Ohio Street
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Continue on Ogden Street
1604 ft · 32 sec · Ogden Street
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Turn right onto Clifty Street
110 m · 9 sec · Clifty Street
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Turn left onto Hal Rogers Parkway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Hal Rogers Parkway
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Turn right
2233 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Bowling Green
3226 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
37.1 mi · 40 min · Cumberland Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 55: Columbia
1495 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on KY 55: Columbia
35 m · 2 sec
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Turn right onto Jamestown Street
745 ft · 14 sec · Jamestown Street
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Continue on Jamestown Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Jamestown Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Public Square
11 m · 1 sec · Campbellsville Street
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Exit the rotary onto Campbellsville Street
2465 ft · 44 sec · Campbellsville Street
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Continue on Campbellsville Road
7.3 mi · 9 min · Campbellsville Road
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Continue on New Columbia Road
10.3 mi · 12 min · New Columbia Road
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Continue on Campbellsville Bypass
1.2 mi · 2 min · Campbellsville Bypass
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Continue on Hodgenville Road
12.3 mi · 14 min · Hodgenville Road
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Continue on Campbellsville Road
13.4 mi · 15 min · Campbellsville Road
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Turn left onto Lincoln Parkway
12 mi · 14 min · Lincoln Parkway
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Turn right onto East Dixie Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 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 Somerset and Elizabethtown.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Cumberland Parkway
Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
37.1 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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Somerset 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 Somerset to Elizabethtown?
The road trip is about 101.9 miles (164 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.9 miles from Somerset and 51 miles from Elizabethtown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 2:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.58 one way or $27.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Somerset and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Elizabethtown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Elizabethtown. Straight-line distance: 80.47 mi (129.51 km).
#1 Somerset
City in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 11,829 |
| Coordinates | 37.0920200, -84.6041100 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| 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: North Mulberry Street (-85.859285, 37.694037)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $13.58 | $27.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.31 | $30.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.75 | $33.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.09 | $38.19 |
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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