Origin
Elizabethtown, KY
Late night in Elizabethtown on Saturday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elizabethtown, KY to London, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 26m
Distance
125.9 mi
203 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 16m
★
6 AM
2h 26m
8 AM
2h 46m
10 AM
2h 33m
12 PM
2h 31m
3 PM
2h 34m
5 PM
2h 45m
8 PM
2h 20m
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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London, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Elizabethtown, KY to London, KY covers 125.9 miles and takes about 2h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lexington, Bluegrass Parkway, Bardstown for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.68 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
62.9 miles from Elizabethtown, 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 26m. Total distance: 125.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 26m 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 26m drive with frequent turns across 125.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lexington 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 Elizabethtown, KY to London, KY is easy. At 2h 26m 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 London, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington | — | — |
| Bluegrass Parkway | — | — |
| Bardstown | — | — |
| Springfield Road | — | — |
| Bardstown Road | — | — |
| South Danville Bypass | — | — |
| Stanford Road | — | — |
| Danville Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Lexington
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethtown, KY and London, KY.
1
Start on North Mulberry Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Mulberry Street
2
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
3
Merge slight left
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
4
Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lexington, Bardstown
5
Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Bluegrass Parkway
6
Take the exit slight right toward Bardstown
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bardstown
7
Turn right onto Springfield Road
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Springfield Road
8
Continue on Bardstown Road
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Bardstown Road
9
Keep slight left
92 ft
·
2 sec
10
Keep slight right
24 mi
·
27 min
11
Turn right onto South Danville Bypass
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South Danville Bypass
12
Continue on Stanford Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Stanford Road
13
Continue on Danville Road
29 mi
·
33 min
·
Danville Road
14
Continue on South Daniel Boone Trail
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Daniel Boone Trail
15
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
16
Merge slight left
18 mi
·
19 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward KY 80, Hal Rogers Parkway: London, Somerset
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
KY 80, Hal Rogers Parkway: London, Somerset
18
Turn left onto Hal Rogers Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hal Rogers Parkway
19
Turn right onto North Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
20
Turn left onto East 5th Street
135 ft
·
6 sec
·
East 5th Street
21
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 62.9 miles from Elizabethtown, 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 28 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.9 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 1h 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near London, 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 125.9 miles and 2h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Elizabethtown, 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 62.9 mi from Elizabethtown, KY · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62.9 miles from Elizabethtown, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in London, KY
The final approach into London, 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 London, 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
$19.68 one way
$39.37 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $21.61 | $43.22 |
| premium | $4.89 | $24.23 | $48.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.80 | $55.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.8 | 0 | $13.22 | $6.04 |
| Efficient EV | 31.5 | 0 | $11.02 | $5.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.4 | 0 | $17.63 | $8.06 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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
London, KY
Late night in London on Saturday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Danville, KY
63 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
4 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 26m 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 London, KY covers 125.9 miles and takes about 2h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lexington, Bluegrass Parkway, Bardstown. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.9 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 $19.68 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 London, KY is easy. At 2h 26m 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 London, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Elizabethtown, KY to London, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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