Trip from Elizabethtown, KY to Buechel, KY

Drive Time

52m

Distance

43.7 mi

70 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min

4 AM

0h 48m ★

6 AM

0h 52m

8 AM

1h 1m

10 AM

0h 55m

12 PM

0h 54m

3 PM

0h 56m

5 PM

1h 1m

8 PM

0h 50m

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 Buechel, KY covers 43.7 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 264, I 264 East, Henry Watterson Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.64 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

21.8 miles from Elizabethtown, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 52m drive with frequent turns across 43.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 264 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Elizabethtown, KY to Buechel, KY is easy. At 52m 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 Elizabethtown, KY to Buechel, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 264	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 264 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
Henry Watterson Expressway	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 31E	Unavailable	Refreshing
Bardstown Road South	Unavailable	Refreshing
Bardstown Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Six Mile Lane	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: I 264 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethtown, KY and Buechel, KY.

1

Start on North Mulberry Street

2.2 mi · 3 min · North Mulberry Street

2

Take the ramp slight left

0.2 mi · 30 sec

3

Merge slight left

35 mi · 38 min

4

Take the exit slight right toward I 264: Watterson Expressway, Airport

0.7 mi · 59 sec · I 264: Watterson Expressway, Airport

5

Keep slight right to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 264 East: Watterson Expressway

6

Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway

2.7 mi · 3 min · Henry Watterson Expressway

7

Take the exit slight right toward US 31E, US 150: Bardstown Road

0.2 mi · 30 sec · US 31E, US 150: Bardstown Road

8

Keep slight right to continue on Bardstown Road South

499 ft · 12 sec · Bardstown Road South

9

Turn straight onto Bardstown Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Bardstown Road

10

Continue on Bardstown Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Bardstown Road

11

Turn left onto Six Mile Lane

184 ft · 4 sec · Six Mile Lane

12

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 21.8 miles from Elizabethtown, KY, or about 26m 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 43.7 miles or 52m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 21.8 miles or 26m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buechel, KY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Elizabethtown, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Elizabethtown, KY

This is one driving day of about 43.7 miles and 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Elizabethtown, KY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.8 mi from Elizabethtown, KY · 26m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Louisville, KY

22 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

Louisville, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Louisville, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.8 miles from Elizabethtown, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Buechel, KY

The final approach into Buechel, 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 Buechel, 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

$6.64 one way

$13.28 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$7.32	$14.63
premium	$4.80	$8.25	$16.50
diesel	$5.64	$9.71	$19.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	13.1	$4.59	$2.10
Efficient EV	10.9	$3.82	$1.75
EV Truck/SUV	17.5	$6.12	$2.80

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Elizabethtown, KY

Evening in Elizabethtown on Sunday

Local time

7:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Buechel, KY

Evening in Buechel on Sunday

Local time

7:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

20 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

52m 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 Buechel, KY covers 43.7 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 264, I 264 East, Henry Watterson Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 21.8 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 $6.64 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 Elizabethtown, KY to Buechel, KY is easy. At 52m 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 Elizabethtown, KY to Buechel, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Elizabethtown, KY to Buechel, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.