Origin
Elizabethtown, KY
Morning in Elizabethtown on Friday
Local time
11:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elizabethtown, KY to Buckner, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
61.7 mi
99 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Elizabethtown, KY to Buckner, KY covers 61.7 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, Gene Snyder Freeway, Lagrange Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.4 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 61.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 14m highway drive covering 61.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and Gene Snyder Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.4 miles on I 65.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 30.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and Gene Snyder Freeway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near I 65.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 14m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.4 miles (I 265; KY 841 / Gene Snyder Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.4 mi into trip
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~3m in
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I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
32.8 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward I 265 East, KY 841 East: Gene Snyder Freeway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 125-A
Toward I 265 East, KY 841 East: Gene Snyder Fre...
5
33.4 mi into trip
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~37m in
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I 265; KY 841 / Gene Snyder Freeway
Merge onto I 265; KY 841 / Gene Snyder Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
52.8 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward KY 146: Anchorage, Pewee Valley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 30
Toward KY 146: Anchorage, Pewee Valley
4
56.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
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KY 22; KY 146 / Dogwood Lane
Turn left onto KY 22; KY 146 / Dogwood Lane
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Elizabethtown, KY to Buckner, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Pewee Valley along the way.
Pewee Valley
52.8 mi in
|
~1h
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 30.4 mi | 32m |
| Gene Snyder Freeway | 19.4 mi | 22m |
| Lagrange Road | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| North Mulberry Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| La Grange Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| W Highway 146 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Dogwood Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Old Cedar Point Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 30.4 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethtown, KY and Buckner, KY.
1
Start on US 62; KY 61
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Mulberry Street
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
3
Merge onto I 65
30 mi
·
32 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 125-A
Toward I 265 East, KY 841 East: Gene Snyder Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 265; KY 841
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Gene Snyder Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 30
Toward KY 146: Anchorage, Pewee Valley
7
Turn right onto La Grange Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
La Grange Road
8
Continue on KY 146
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
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Lagrange Road
9
Continue on KY 146
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
La Grange Road
10
Continue on KY 146
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Lagrange Road
11
Turn left onto KY 22; KY 146
196 ft
·
6 sec
·
Dogwood Lane
12
Turn right onto KY 146
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Lagrange Road
13
Continue on KY 146
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
W Highway 146
14
Turn left onto Old Cedar Point Road
76 ft
·
3 sec
·
Old Cedar Point Road
15
Arrive at destination
Old Cedar Point Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.8 mi from Elizabethtown, KY · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.8 miles from Elizabethtown, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Buckner, KY
The final approach into Buckner, KY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.65 one way
$19.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.59 | $21.18 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.87 | $23.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.62 | $27.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.48 | $2.96 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.40 | $2.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.64 | $3.95 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Buckner, KY
Morning in Buckner on Friday
Local time
11:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 14m 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 Elizabethtown, KY to Buckner, KY covers 61.7 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, Gene Snyder Freeway, Lagrange Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.8 miles from Elizabethtown, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.65 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 14m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.4 miles (I 265; KY 841 / Gene Snyder Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Elizabethtown, KY to Buckner, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Pewee Valley along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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