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Trip from Hebron, KY to Elizabethtown, KY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 40m

Distance

136.8 mi

220 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 30m ★
6 AM
2h 40m
8 AM
3h 1m
10 AM
2h 48m
12 PM
2h 45m
3 PM
2h 49m
5 PM
3h 0m
8 PM
2h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Hebron, KY, KY

Hebron, KY

Виктор Соломоник

county seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States

Elizabethtown, KY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hebron, KY to Elizabethtown, KY covers 136.8 miles and takes about 2h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Limaburg Road, Petersburg Road, North Bend Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.39 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

68.4 miles from Hebron, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 40m. Total distance: 136.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 40m 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 40m drive with frequent turns across 136.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Limaburg Road 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 Hebron, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is easy. At 2h 40m 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 Hebron, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Limaburg Road
Petersburg Road
North Bend Road
Burlington Pike
I 71 South
I 264 West
Henry Watterson Expressway
I 65

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Limaburg Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

102 ft · 14 sec · the route
2

Turn left

85 ft · 11 sec
3

Turn left onto Limaburg Road

144 ft · 8 sec · Limaburg Road
4

Turn left onto Petersburg Road

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Petersburg Road
5

Turn left onto North Bend Road

3.1 mi · 4 min · North Bend Road
6

Turn straight

0.3 mi · 51 sec
7

Continue on Burlington Pike

3.0 mi · 4 min · Burlington Pike
8

Take the ramp right toward I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville

1.6 mi · 3 min · I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville
9

Merge slight left

6.9 mi · 7 min
10

Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville

72 mi · 1 hr 17 min · I 71 South: Louisville
11

Take the exit slight left toward I 264 West: Watterson Expressway

0.4 mi · 45 sec · I 264 West: Watterson Expressway
12

Continue on Henry Watterson Expressway

10.0 mi · 13 min · Henry Watterson Expressway
13

Take the exit slight right toward I 65, KY 61: Nashville, Indianapolis

0.2 mi · 15 sec · I 65, KY 61: Nashville, Indianapolis
14

Keep slight left to continue on I 65: Nashville, Downtown Louisville, Indianapolis

0.2 mi · 15 sec · I 65: Nashville, Downtown Louisville, Indianapolis
15

Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Nashville

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 65 South: Nashville
16

Merge slight left

36 mi · 39 min
17

Take the exit slight right toward US 62, KY 61: Elizabethtown

0.3 mi · 37 sec · US 62, KY 61: Elizabethtown
18

Keep slight right to continue on US 62: Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame

167 ft · 4 sec · US 62: Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame
19

Turn straight onto North Mulberry Street

2.1 mi · 3 min · North Mulberry Street
20

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68.4 miles from Hebron, KY, or about 1h 20m 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 30 miles or 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 68.4 miles or 1h 20m 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 Elizabethtown, KY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Hebron, 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 Hebron, KY

This is one driving day of about 136.8 miles and 2h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Hebron, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 68.4 mi from Hebron, KY · 1h 20m into the drive

Downtown Worthington Hills, KY, KY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Worthington Hills, KY

68 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

Warsaw, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Worthington Hills, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 68.4 miles from Hebron, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Elizabethtown, KY

The final approach into Elizabethtown, 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 Elizabethtown, 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

$21.39 one way

$42.77 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $23.48 $46.96
premium $4.89 $26.33 $52.65
diesel $5.61 $30.20 $60.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 41 0 $14.36 $6.57
Efficient EV 34.2 0 $11.97 $5.47
EV Truck/SUV 54.7 0 $19.15 $8.76

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Hebron, KY

Evening in Hebron on Friday

Local time

5:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Elizabethtown, KY

Evening in Elizabethtown on Friday

Local time

5:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°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

1 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 40m 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 Hebron, KY to Elizabethtown, KY covers 136.8 miles and takes about 2h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Limaburg Road, Petersburg Road, North Bend Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 68.4 miles from Hebron, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.39 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.

The drive from Hebron, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is easy. At 2h 40m 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 Hebron, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Hebron, KY to Elizabethtown, 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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