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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Quick Snapshot
Road
123.44 mi
02h 23m
Flight
96.08 mi
154.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.08 mi
Kilometers
154.63 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.44 mi
Kilometers
198.65 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabethtown
Thu, Apr 16, 4:22 AM EDT
Return by in Williamstown
Thu, Apr 16, 6:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamstown
2026-04-16T01:59
Arrive Elizabethtown
Thu, Apr 16, 4:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williamstown
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
Lawrenceburg
KY

4th-class city in Anderson County, Kentucky, in the United States

From Williamstown
61.7 mi
01h 11m
To Elizabethtown
61.8 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Stewartsville Road

    2029 ft · 42 sec · Stewartsville Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 South

    2200 ft · 54 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    24.3 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 620: Cherry Blossom Way

    1438 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Cherry Blossom Way

    2829 ft · 39 sec · Cherry Blossom Way

  8. 8

    Continue on McClelland Circle

    4.3 mi · 5 min · McClelland Circle

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McClelland Circle

    57 m · 4 sec · McClelland Circle

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto McClelland Circle

    2.6 mi · 3 min · McClelland Circle

  11. 11

    Continue on Mc Clelland Circle

    1 mi · 1 min · Mc Clelland Circle

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Paynes Depot Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Paynes Depot Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    2421 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Midway, Versailles

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight left

    34 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Georgetown Road

    1029 ft · 21 sec · Georgetown Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Leestown Road

    1147 ft · 25 sec · East Leestown Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Midway Road

    2566 ft · 43 sec · Midway Road

  20. 20

    Continue on North Winter Street

    1918 ft · 33 sec · North Winter Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Versailles Road

    2097 ft · 35 sec · Versailles Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Midway Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Midway Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Frankfort Road

    1017 ft · 19 sec · Frankfort Road

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Frankfort Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Frankfort Street

  25. 25

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Troy Pike

    1.1 km · 1 min · Troy Pike

  27. 27

    Take the ramp slight right

    2384 ft · 58 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway

    67.6 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  29. 29

    Keep slight right

    2137 ft · 52 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    1196 ft · 15 sec

  31. 31

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

    1576 ft · 39 sec

  32. 32

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

    65 m · 8 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto North Mulberry Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Mulberry Street

  34. 34

    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.

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
34 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bluegrass Parkway
68.2 mi · 55%
I 75 South
24.8 mi · 20%
McClelland Circle
6.94 mi · 6%
Paynes Depot Road
6.43 mi · 5%
Midway Road
6.29 mi · 5%
North Main Street
2.39 mi · 2%
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
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
96.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrenceburg
01h 11m from Williamstown
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

79 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamstown and Elizabethtown. Straight-line distance: 96.08 mi (154.63 km).

Williamstown

#1 Williamstown

City in Kentucky

Population3,939
Coordinates38.6381200, -84.5605000
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Elizabethtown

#2 Elizabethtown

County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,331
Coordinates37.6939500, -85.8591300
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: Williamstown (-84.5605, 38.63812)
End: Elizabethtown (-85.85913, 37.69395)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.36 gal
16.49 L · about $16.44
Round trip
$32.88
8.72 gal · 32.98 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.5 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Williamstown and Elizabethtown. The current time is 01:59:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.