Origin
Elizabethtown, KY
Evening in Elizabethtown on Sunday
Local time
8:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elizabethtown, KY to Scottsville, KY
Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
76.3 mi
123 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 26m
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6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 29m
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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Scottsville, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Elizabethtown, KY to Scottsville, KY covers 76.3 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Dixie Avenue, East Dixie Avenue, Western Kentucky Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.59 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
38.1 miles from Elizabethtown, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 32m drive with frequent turns across 76.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Dixie Avenue 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 Scottsville, KY is easy. At 1h 32m 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 Scottsville, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Dixie Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Dixie Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Western Kentucky Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 65 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| KY 70 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mammoth Cave Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Happy Valley Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Happy Valley Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Dixie Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethtown, KY and Scottsville, KY.
1
Start on North Mulberry Street
79 ft
·
9 sec
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North Mulberry Street
2
Turn left onto West Dixie Avenue
354 ft
·
6 sec
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West Dixie Avenue
3
Turn right
131 ft
·
2 sec
4
Turn left
125 ft
·
3 sec
5
Turn slight right onto East Dixie Avenue
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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East Dixie Avenue
6
Turn right onto Western Kentucky Parkway
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
I 65 South
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Nashville
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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I 65 South: Nashville
9
Merge slight left
38 mi
·
40 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward KY 70, KY 90: Cave City, Glasgow
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
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KY 70, KY 90: Cave City, Glasgow
11
Turn left onto Mammoth Cave Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Mammoth Cave Road
12
Continue on Happy Valley Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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Happy Valley Street
13
Continue on Happy Valley Road
8.6 mi
·
12 min
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Happy Valley Road
14
Turn right onto North L Rogers Wells Boulevard
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North L Rogers Wells Boulevard
15
Continue on Scottsville Road
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Scottsville Road
16
Continue on New Glasgow Road
8.5 mi
·
9 min
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New Glasgow Road
17
Turn left onto Smiths Grove Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Smiths Grove Road
18
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 38.1 miles from Elizabethtown, KY, or about 46m 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 76.3 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.1 miles or 46m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scottsville, 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 76.3 miles and 1h 32m.
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 38.1 mi from Elizabethtown, KY · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 76.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.1 miles from Elizabethtown, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Scottsville, KY
The final approach into Scottsville, 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 Scottsville, 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
$11.59 one way
$23.18 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $12.78 | $25.55 |
| premium | $4.80 | $14.40 | $28.81 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.95 | $33.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.01 | $3.66 |
| Efficient EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.68 | $3.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.5 | 0 | $10.68 | $4.88 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Scottsville, KY
Evening in Scottsville on Sunday
Local time
7:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
21 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 32m 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 Scottsville, KY covers 76.3 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Dixie Avenue, East Dixie Avenue, Western Kentucky Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.1 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 $11.59 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 Scottsville, KY is easy. At 1h 32m 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 Scottsville, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Elizabethtown, KY to Scottsville, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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