The drive from Elizabethtown, KY to Monticello, KY covers 124.8 miles and takes about 2h 25m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cumberland Parkway, Campbellsville Road, KY 90 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.7 miles on Cumberland Parkway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.51 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
62.4 miles from Elizabethtown, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 13m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 25m. Total distance: 124.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Elizabethtown, KY to Monticello, KY covers 124.8 miles and takes about 2h 25m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cumberland Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 36.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 31W; KY 61 / West Dixie Avenue.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 25m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 31W; KY 61 / West Dixie Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 13.9 miles (KY 210 / Campbellsville Road): Navigation decision point; at 58.9 miles (KY 55 Business; KY 80 / Jamestown Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 31W; KY 61 / West Dixie Avenue
Turn left onto US 31W; KY 61 / West Dixie Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
13.9 mi into trip|~16m in|KY 210 / Campbellsville Road
At end of road, turn right onto KY 210 / Campbellsville Road
Navigation decision point
5
58.9 mi into trip|~1h 8m in|KY 55 Business; KY 80 / Jamestown Road
Enter roundabout onto KY 55 Business; KY 80 / Jamestown Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
60.1 mi into trip|~1h 10m in
Take the ramp toward KY 55: Columbia
Navigation decision point
Exit 49
Toward KY 55: Columbia
6
97.2 mi into trip|~1h 50m in
Take the exit toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 86
Toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside
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 Monticello, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Burnside along the way.
Burnside
97.2 mi in|~1h 50m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Cumberland Parkway
36.7 mi
39m
Campbellsville Road
20.7 mi
23m
KY 90
16.5 mi
18m
Hodgenville Road
12.3 mi
13m
Lincoln Parkway
12 mi
14m
New Columbia Road
10.3 mi
11m
KY 914
6 mi
7m
KY 90 Business
2.2 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Cumberland Parkway
— 36.7 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethtown, KY and Monticello, KY.
1
Start on US 62; KY 61
77 ft·8 sec·North Mulberry Street
2
Turn left onto US 31W; KY 61
355 ft·6 sec·West Dixie Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 31W; KY 61
132 ft·2 sec·US 31W; KY 61
4
Turn left
124 ft·2 sec
5
Turn slight right onto US 31W; KY 61
1.8 mi·2 min·East Dixie Avenue
6
Turn left onto KY 61
12 mi·14 min·Lincoln Parkway
7
At end of road, turn right onto KY 210
13 mi·15 min·Campbellsville Road
8
Continue on KY 210
12 mi·13 min·Hodgenville Road
9
Continue on KY 210
1.2 mi·1 min·Campbellsville Bypass
10
Continue on KY 210
10 mi·11 min·New Columbia Road
11
Continue on KY 55
7.3 mi·8 min·Campbellsville Road
12
Continue on KY 55 Business
0.5 mi·43 sec·Campbellsville Street
13
Enter roundabout onto KY 55 Business; KY 80
276 ft·4 sec·Jamestown Road
14
Continue on KY 55 Business; KY 80
81 ft·1 sec·Jamestown Road
15
Turn slight right onto KY 55 Business; KY 80
1.2 mi·1 min·Jamestown Street
16
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 49Toward KY 55: Columbia
17
Merge onto Cumberland Parkway
37 mi·39 min·Cumberland Parkway
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Exit 86Toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside
19
Continue on KY 914
6.0 mi·7 min·KY 914
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto US 27
2.2 mi·2 min·Burnside Road
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
22
Keep slight left at fork
110 ft·3 sec
23
Turn right onto KY 90
17 mi·18 min·KY 90
24
Turn left onto KY 90 Business; KY 1275
2.2 mi·4 min·KY 90 Business; KY 1275
25
Arrive at destination
KY 90 Business; KY 92
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 62.4 miles from Elizabethtown, KY, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.7 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 27 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.4 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Monticello, 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 124.8 miles and 2h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Elizabethtown, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Cumberland Parkway for about 36.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.4 mi from Elizabethtown, KY
· 1h 13m into the drive
The midpoint is around 62.4 miles from Elizabethtown, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Monticello, KY
The final approach into Monticello, 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 Monticello, KY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument
National Monument
The US won a significant victory early in the Civil War at the Battle of Mill Springs. Explore the rolling fields of Kentucky where the battle took place and learn about that state's strategic importa...
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
National Historical Park
For over a century people from around the world have come to rural Central Kentucky to honor the humble beginnings of our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. His early life on Kentucky's frontier shaped...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 12.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.51 one way
$39.02 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg44 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$21.42
$42.84
premium
$4.89
$24.02
$48.03
diesel
$5.61
$27.55
$55.11
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: 43.7 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
37.4
0
$13.10
$5.99
Efficient EV
31.2
0
$10.92
$4.99
EV Truck/SUV
49.9
0
$17.47
$7.99
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Elizabethtown, KY
Morning
in Elizabethtown on Saturday
Local time
6:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Monticello, KY
Morning
in Monticello on Saturday
Local time
6:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Columbia, KY
62 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
23 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 25m 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 Monticello, KY covers 124.8 miles and takes about 2h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cumberland Parkway, Campbellsville Road, KY 90. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.4 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 $19.51 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 2h 25m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 31W; KY 61 / West Dixie Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 13.9 miles (KY 210 / Campbellsville Road): Navigation decision point; at 58.9 miles (KY 55 Business; KY 80 / Jamestown Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
On the drive from Elizabethtown, KY to Monticello, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Burnside 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
