Origin
Corbin, KY
Late night in Corbin on Friday
Local time
3:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Corbin, KY to Elizabethtown, KY
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
2h 27m
Distance
139.9 mi
225 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 17m
★
6 AM
2h 27m
8 AM
2h 47m
10 AM
2h 34m
12 PM
2h 32m
3 PM
2h 35m
5 PM
2h 46m
8 PM
2h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Corbin, KY
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Elizabethtown, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Corbin, KY to Elizabethtown, KY covers 139.9 miles and takes about 2h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Main Street, North Cherry Avenue, Corbin Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
70 miles from Corbin, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 27m. Total distance: 139.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 27m drive with frequent turns across 139.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Corbin, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is easy. At 2h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Corbin, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | — | — |
| North Cherry Avenue | — | — |
| Corbin Bypass | — | — |
| I 75 North | — | — |
| US 25 | — | — |
| South Daniel Boone Trail | — | — |
| Crab Orchard Road | — | — |
| Stanford Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corbin, KY and Elizabethtown, KY.
1
Start on West Gordon Street
26 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Gordon Street
2
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
4
Turn left onto North Cherry Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cherry Avenue
5
Turn left onto Corbin Bypass
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Corbin Bypass
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Lexington
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 75 North: Lexington
7
Merge slight left
30 mi
·
31 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 25: Mount Vernon, Livingston
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 25: Mount Vernon, Livingston
9
Keep slight left
177 ft
·
6 sec
10
Turn left onto South Daniel Boone Trail
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Daniel Boone Trail
11
Continue on Crab Orchard Road
29 mi
·
33 min
·
Crab Orchard Road
12
Continue on Stanford Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Stanford Road
13
Turn straight onto South Danville Bypass
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South Danville Bypass
14
Turn left onto Perryville Road
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Perryville Road
15
Continue on East 2nd Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East 2nd Street
16
Continue on Springfield Road
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Springfield Road
17
Turn left
92 ft
·
1 sec
18
Keep slight right
15 mi
·
17 min
19
Take the exit left toward Bluegrass Parkway West
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bluegrass Parkway West
20
Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Bluegrass Parkway
21
Keep slight right
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
22
Merge slight left
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
23
Take the exit slight right toward US 62, KY 61: Elizabethtown
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 62, KY 61: Elizabethtown
24
Keep slight left to continue on US 62: Historic Downtown Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown
213 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 62: Historic Downtown Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown
25
Turn left onto North Mulberry Street
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Mulberry Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 70 miles from Corbin, KY, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 31 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70 miles or 1h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elizabethtown, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Corbin, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Corbin, KY
This is one driving day of about 139.9 miles and 2h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Corbin, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70 mi from Corbin, KY · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 70 miles from Corbin, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Elizabethtown, KY
The final approach into Elizabethtown, KY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Elizabethtown, KY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.87 one way
$43.74 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $24.01 | $48.03 |
| premium | $4.89 | $26.92 | $53.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.89 | $61.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42 | 0 | $14.69 | $6.72 |
| Efficient EV | 35 | 0 | $12.24 | $5.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56 | 0 | $19.59 | $8.95 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Elizabethtown, KY
Late night in Elizabethtown on Friday
Local time
3:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Danville, KY
70 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
26 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Corbin, KY to Elizabethtown, KY covers 139.9 miles and takes about 2h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street, North Cherry Avenue, Corbin Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70 miles from Corbin, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.87 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Corbin, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is easy. At 2h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Corbin, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Corbin, KY to Elizabethtown, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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