How far is Williamsburg, KY from Elizabethtown, KY?
The driving distance from Williamsburg, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is about 154.4 miles (248.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Lincoln County, Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Williamsburg and Elizabethtown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamsburg and Elizabethtown.
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Start on North 2nd Street
130 m · 25 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Cumberland Avenue
869 ft · 23 sec · Cumberland Avenue
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Turn left onto Cumberland Falls Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Cumberland Falls Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Cumberland Falls Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Cumberland Falls Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
17 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1826 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
42.9 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25: Mount Vernon, Livingston
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
54 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto South Daniel Boone Trail
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Daniel Boone Trail
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Continue on Crab Orchard Road
29 mi · 34 min · Crab Orchard Road
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Continue on Stanford Road
2 mi · 2 min · Stanford Road
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Turn straight onto South Danville Bypass
5.5 mi · 7 min · South Danville Bypass
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Turn left onto Perryville Road
7.7 mi · 9 min · Perryville Road
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Continue on East 2nd Street
1 mi · 1 min · East 2nd Street
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Continue on Springfield Road
15.6 mi · 18 min · Springfield Road
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Turn left
28 m · 1 sec
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Keep slight right
14.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit left toward Bluegrass Parkway West
1169 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway
23.9 mi · 26 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 Williamsburg and Elizabethtown.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Cumberland Falls Highway
Merge slight left
42.9 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg to Elizabethtown?
The road trip is about 154.4 miles (248.5 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Stanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.4 miles from Williamsburg and 78 miles from Elizabethtown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 1:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.55 one way or $41.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Williamsburg and Mostly Sunny near Elizabethtown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Williamsburg and Elizabethtown. Straight-line distance: 114.26 mi (183.89 km).
#1 Williamsburg
City in Kentucky
| Population | 5,384 |
| Coordinates | 36.7434200, -84.1596600 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| 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: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $20.55 | $41.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.18 | $46.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.36 | $50.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.91 | $57.81 |
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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