Origin
Elizabethtown, KY
Late night in Elizabethtown on Saturday
Local time
1:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Elizabethtown, KY to Morganfield, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 44m
Distance
145.7 mi
234 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 33m
★
6 AM
2h 44m
8 AM
3h 6m
10 AM
2h 52m
12 PM
2h 50m
3 PM
2h 53m
5 PM
3h 5m
8 PM
2h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elizabethtown, KY
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Morganfield, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Elizabethtown, KY to Morganfield, KY covers 145.7 miles and takes about 2h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Western Kentucky Parkway, I 165, Audubon Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.6 miles on Western Kentucky Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.78 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
72.8 miles from Elizabethtown, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 44m. Total distance: 145.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 44m highway drive covering 145.7 miles, with most of the trip on Western Kentucky Parkway and I 165. The longest continuous stretch is about 58.6 miles on Western Kentucky Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Western Kentucky Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 58.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Western Kentucky Parkway and I 165. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 145.7 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 89.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward Leitchfield, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Leitchfield, Paducah, Western Kentucky P...
5
60.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward I 165 North: Owensboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 77A
Toward I 165 North: Owensboro
7
89.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 60 West, US 231 South: Henderson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 70B
Toward US 60 West, US 231 South: Henderson
5
96.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 46m in
Take the exit toward Audubon Parkway West: Henderson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 10
Toward Audubon Parkway West: Henderson
5
121.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 14m in
|
US 41
Take the exit onto US 41 toward US 41 South: Morganfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 10B
Toward US 41 South: Morganfield
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 Morganfield, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Audubon Parkway West: Henderson along the way.
Audubon Parkway West: Henderson
96.3 mi in
|
~1h 46m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky Parkway | 58.6 mi | 1h 2m |
| I 165 | 28.2 mi | 30m |
| Audubon Parkway | 24 mi | 26m |
| South Green Street | 18.4 mi | 21m |
| Wendell Ford Expressway | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Henderson Bypass | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| US 41 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| I 69 | 0.8 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Western Kentucky Parkway
— 58.6 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethtown, KY and Morganfield, KY.
1
Start on US 62; KY 61
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Mulberry Street
2
Turn left
92 ft
·
2 sec
3
Turn slight right onto US 62
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
South Mulberry Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
5
Merge onto US 31W Bypass
0.6 mi
·
37 sec
·
Elizabethtown Bypass
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward Leitchfield, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
7
Merge onto Western Kentucky Parkway
59 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 77A
Toward I 165 North: Owensboro
9
Merge onto I 165
28 mi
·
30 min
·
I 165
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 70B
Toward US 60 West, US 231 South: Henderson
11
Merge onto US 60; US 231
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Wendell Ford Expressway
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 10
Toward Audubon Parkway West: Henderson
13
Continue on Audubon Parkway
23 mi
·
24 min
·
Audubon Parkway
14
Continue on Audubon Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Audubon Parkway
Exit 1B
Toward US 41 South: Madisonville
15
Merge onto I 69; US 41
0.8 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 69; US 41
16
Take the exit onto US 41
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 41
Exit 10B
Toward US 41 South: Morganfield
17
Continue on KY 425
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Henderson Bypass
18
Turn left onto US 60
18 mi
·
21 min
·
South Green Street
19
Turn left onto KY 56
126 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Main Street
20
Arrive at destination
KY 56
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.8 miles from Elizabethtown, KY, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.6 miles.
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 32 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.8 miles or 1h 19m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Morganfield, 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.
+
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 145.7 miles and 2h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Elizabethtown, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Western Kentucky Parkway for about 58.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.8 mi from Elizabethtown, KY · 1h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 72.8 miles from Elizabethtown, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Morganfield, KY
The final approach into Morganfield, 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 Morganfield, 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
$22.78 one way
$45.56 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $25.01 | $50.02 |
| premium | $4.89 | $28.04 | $56.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.17 | $64.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51 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 | 43.7 | 0 | $15.30 | $6.99 |
| Efficient EV | 36.4 | 0 | $12.75 | $5.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.3 | 0 | $20.40 | $9.32 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Morganfield, KY
Late night in Morganfield on Saturday
Local time
12:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
81°F
Masonville, KY
73 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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
4 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
2h 44m 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 Morganfield, KY covers 145.7 miles and takes about 2h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Western Kentucky Parkway, I 165, Audubon Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.8 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 $22.78 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 145.7 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 89.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Elizabethtown, KY to Morganfield, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Audubon Parkway West: Henderson along the way.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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