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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Quick Snapshot
Road
154.39 mi
02h 39m
Flight
114.26 mi
183.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.26 mi
Kilometers
183.89 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.39 mi
Kilometers
248.47 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabethtown
Fri, Apr 17, 3:10 AM EDT
Return by in Williamsburg
Fri, Apr 17, 5:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamsburg
2026-04-17T00:31
Arrive Elizabethtown
Fri, Apr 17, 3:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williamsburg
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
Stanford
KY

City in Lincoln County, Kentucky

From Williamsburg
76.4 mi
01h 19m
To Elizabethtown
78 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph WSW
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 Williamsburg and Elizabethtown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    130 m · 25 sec · North 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cumberland Avenue

    869 ft · 23 sec · Cumberland Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cumberland Falls Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Cumberland Falls Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Cumberland Falls Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cumberland Falls Highway

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    17 m · 1 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    1826 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    42.9 mi · 46 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25: Mount Vernon, Livingston

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    54 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Daniel Boone Trail

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Daniel Boone Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on Crab Orchard Road

    29 mi · 34 min · Crab Orchard Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Stanford Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Stanford Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto South Danville Bypass

    5.5 mi · 7 min · South Danville Bypass

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Perryville Road

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Perryville Road

  15. 15

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    1 mi · 1 min · East 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Springfield Road

    15.6 mi · 18 min · Springfield Road

  17. 17

    Turn left

    28 m · 1 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    14.9 mi · 17 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit left toward Bluegrass Parkway West

    1169 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway

    23.9 mi · 26 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    2137 ft · 52 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1196 ft · 15 sec

  23. 23

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

    1576 ft · 39 sec

  24. 24

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

    65 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Mulberry Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Mulberry Street

  26. 26

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cumberland Falls Highway
47.1 mi · 31%
Springfield Road
30.5 mi · 20%
Crab Orchard Road
29 mi · 19%
Bluegrass Parkway
24.5 mi · 16%
Perryville Road
7.66 mi · 5%
South Danville Bypass
5.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.1 mi
114.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanford
01h 19m from Williamsburg
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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).

Williamsburg

#1 Williamsburg

City in Kentucky

Population5,384
Coordinates36.7434200, -84.1596600
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Elizabethtown

#2 Elizabethtown

County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,331
Coordinates37.6939500, -85.8591300
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: North 2nd Street (-84.159455, 36.743561)
End: North Mulberry Street (-85.859285, 37.694037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.45 gal
20.62 L · about $20.55
Round trip
$41.10
10.9 gal · 41.24 L
Estimated CO2
48.4 kg one way
Round trip: 96.9 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Williamsburg and Elizabethtown. The current time is 00:31:10.

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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.