How far is Williamstown, KY from Elizabethtown, KY?
The driving distance from Williamstown, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
4th-class city in Anderson County, Kentucky, in the United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Williamstown and Elizabethtown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamstown and Elizabethtown.
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Start on the route
6 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Stewartsville Road
2029 ft · 42 sec · Stewartsville Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 75 South
2200 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
24.3 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 620: Cherry Blossom Way
1438 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Cherry Blossom Way
2829 ft · 39 sec · Cherry Blossom Way
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Continue on McClelland Circle
4.3 mi · 5 min · McClelland Circle
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McClelland Circle
57 m · 4 sec · McClelland Circle
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Exit the roundabout onto McClelland Circle
2.6 mi · 3 min · McClelland Circle
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Continue on Mc Clelland Circle
1 mi · 1 min · Mc Clelland Circle
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Turn right onto Paynes Depot Road
3 mi · 4 min · Paynes Depot Road
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Take the exit slight right
2421 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Midway, Versailles
1558 ft · 38 sec
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Turn slight left
34 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Georgetown Road
1029 ft · 21 sec · Georgetown Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Leestown Road
1147 ft · 25 sec · East Leestown Road
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Turn left onto Midway Road
2566 ft · 43 sec · Midway Road
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Continue on North Winter Street
1918 ft · 33 sec · North Winter Street
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Continue on Versailles Road
2097 ft · 35 sec · Versailles Road
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Continue on Midway Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Midway Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Frankfort Road
1017 ft · 19 sec · Frankfort Road
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Turn slight right onto Frankfort Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Frankfort Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Troy Pike
1.1 km · 1 min · Troy Pike
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Take the ramp slight right
2384 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway
67.6 mi · 1 hr 13 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 Williamstown and Elizabethtown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Williamstown and 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 Williamstown to Elizabethtown?
The road trip is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Lawrenceburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.7 miles from Williamstown and 61.8 miles from Elizabethtown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 1:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.44 one way or $32.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Williamstown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elizabethtown.
Stop Ideas Near Lawrenceburg
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Williamstown and Elizabethtown. Straight-line distance: 96.08 mi (154.63 km).
#1 Williamstown
City in Kentucky
| Population | 3,939 |
| Coordinates | 38.6381200, -84.5605000 |
| 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: Elizabethtown (-85.85913, 37.69395)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $16.44 | $32.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.54 | $37.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.29 | $40.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.13 | $46.25 |
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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