Origin
Hodgenville, KY
Afternoon in Hodgenville on Friday
Local time
4:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hodgenville, 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
14m
Distance
11.6 mi
19 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hodgenville, KY
Wikimedia Commons
Elizabethtown, KY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Hodgenville, KY to Elizabethtown, KY covers 11.6 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lincoln Parkway, East Dixie Avenue, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9 miles on Lincoln Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 11.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 14m highway drive covering 11.6 miles, with most of the trip on Lincoln Parkway and East Dixie Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 9 miles on Lincoln Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lincoln Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Lincoln Parkway and East Dixie Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 6 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 (West Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.6 miles (KY 61 / Lincoln Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (US 31W; KY 61 / East Dixie Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Main Street
Enter roundabout onto West Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
KY 61 / Lincoln Parkway
Turn right onto KY 61 / Lincoln Parkway
Navigation decision point
3
9.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 31W; KY 61 / East Dixie Avenue
Turn right onto US 31W; KY 61 / East Dixie Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
11.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 31W; KY 61 / West Dixie Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto US 31W; KY 61 / West Dixie Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
11.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 62; KY 61 / North Mulberry Street
Turn right onto US 62; KY 61 / North Mulberry Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Parkway | 9 mi | 10m |
| East Dixie Avenue | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| West Dixie Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| US 31W | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Mulberry Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Lincoln Parkway
— 9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hodgenville, KY and Elizabethtown, KY.
1
Start on US 31E; KY 84; KY 210
17 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Enter roundabout onto West Main Street
182 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on West Main Street
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
West Main Street
4
Turn right onto KY 61
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Lincoln Parkway
5
Turn right onto US 31W; KY 61
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Dixie Avenue
6
Turn right onto US 31W; KY 61
134 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 31W; KY 61
7
Turn left
118 ft
·
2 sec
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 31W; KY 61
446 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Dixie Avenue
9
Turn right onto US 62; KY 61
77 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Mulberry Street
10
Arrive at destination
US 62; KY 61
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.81 one way
$3.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.99 | $3.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Elizabethtown, KY
Afternoon in Elizabethtown on Friday
Local time
4:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
14m 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 Hodgenville, KY to Elizabethtown, KY covers 11.6 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lincoln Parkway, East Dixie Avenue, West Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.8 miles from Hodgenville, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.81 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 14m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.6 miles (KY 61 / Lincoln Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (US 31W; KY 61 / East Dixie Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hodgenville, KY to Elizabethtown, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park.
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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Elizabethtown, KY
More trips to Elizabethtown, KY
Explore more options from Hodgenville, KY or browse trips ending in Elizabethtown, KY.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse KY road trips.