How far is Versailles, KY from Elizabethtown, KY?

The driving distance from Versailles, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is about 74.6 miles (120 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
74.57 mi
01h 09m
Flight
66.38 mi
106.83 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.38 mi
Kilometers
106.83 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.57 mi
Kilometers
120.01 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabethtown
Sat, Apr 18, 12:16 AM EDT
Return by in Versailles
Sat, Apr 18, 1:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Versailles
2026-04-17T23:07
Arrive Elizabethtown
Sat, Apr 18, 12:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Versailles
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Bloomfield
KY

City in Nelson County, Kentucky, USA

From Versailles
36.5 mi
00h 34m
To Elizabethtown
38.1 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Versailles and Elizabethtown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Versailles and Elizabethtown.

  1. 1

    Start on Lexington Street

    37 m · 10 sec · Lexington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Troy Pike

    1.1 km · 1 min · Troy Pike

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2384 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway

    67.6 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    2137 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1196 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62, KY 61: Elizabethtown

    1576 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 62: Historic Downtown Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown

    65 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Mulberry Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Mulberry Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Versailles 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
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bluegrass Parkway
68.2 mi · 91%
North Mulberry Street
2.23 mi · 3%
Troy Pike
1.14 mi · 2%
South Main Street
1.12 mi · 2%
US 62
0.34 mi
Lexington Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Bluegrass Parkway

Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway

67.6 mi · 01h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
66.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomfield
00h 34m from Versailles
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Versailles 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 Versailles to Elizabethtown?

The road trip is about 74.6 miles (120 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Bloomfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Versailles and 38.1 miles from Elizabethtown.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.92 one way or $19.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Versailles and Mostly Sunny near Elizabethtown.

Stop Ideas Near Bloomfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

55 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Versailles and Elizabethtown. Straight-line distance: 66.38 mi (106.83 km).

Versailles

#1 Versailles

City in Woodford County, Kentucky, United States

Population9,308
Coordinates38.0525800, -84.7299500
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Elizabethtown

#2 Elizabethtown

County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,331
Coordinates37.6939500, -85.8591300
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: Lexington Street (-84.729911, 38.052834)
End: North Mulberry Street (-85.859285, 37.694037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.96 L · about $9.92
Round trip
$19.84
5.26 gal · 19.92 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.92 $19.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.19 $22.37
Premium $4.65 $12.24 $24.48
Diesel $5.30 $13.95 $27.90

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Versailles and Elizabethtown. The current time is 23:07:51.

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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.