How far is Vine Grove, KY from Elizabethtown, KY?
The driving distance from Vine Grove, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is about 11.8 miles (19 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vine Grove and Elizabethtown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vine Grove and Elizabethtown.
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Start on North Mill Street
14 m · 8 sec · North Mill Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1168 ft · 25 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto Joe Prather Highway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Joe Prather Highway
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Turn right onto South Dixie Boulevard
1935 ft · 25 sec · 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 Vine Grove 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.
North Dixie Highway
Keep slight right to continue on North Dixie Highway
4.82 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Vine Grove and Partly Sunny near Elizabethtown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vine Grove to Elizabethtown?
The road trip is about 11.8 miles (19 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Radcliff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Vine Grove and 5.6 miles from Elizabethtown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.58 one way or $3.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Vine Grove and Partly Sunny near Elizabethtown.
Stop Ideas Near Radcliff
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vine Grove and Elizabethtown. Straight-line distance: 10.44 mi (16.8 km).
#1 Vine Grove
City in Hardin County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 6,554 |
| Coordinates | 37.8100700, -85.9813500 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| 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: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.58 | $3.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.79 | $3.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.95 | $3.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
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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