Origin
Leitchfield, KY
Afternoon in Leitchfield on Sunday
Local time
3:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leitchfield, KY to Elizabethtown, KY
Drive Time
36m
Distance
31.7 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
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6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leitchfield, KY
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Elizabethtown, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Leitchfield, KY to Elizabethtown, KY covers 31.7 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Western Kentucky Parkway, South Main Street, East Dixie Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.3 miles on Western Kentucky Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.81 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
15.9 miles from Leitchfield, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 36m highway drive covering 31.7 miles, with most of the trip on Western Kentucky Parkway and South Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.3 miles on Western Kentucky Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Western Kentucky Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 28.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Western Kentucky Parkway and South Main Street. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 29.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 31.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 29.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 30 miles (KY 1136 / New Glendale Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 30.8 miles (US 31W; KY 61 / East Dixie Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
29.5 mi into trip
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~32m in
Take the exit toward US 31W Bypass: Elizabethtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 136
Toward US 31W Bypass: Elizabethtown
5
30 mi into trip
|
~33m in
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KY 1136 / New Glendale Road
Enter roundabout onto KY 1136 / New Glendale Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
30.8 mi into trip
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~34m in
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US 31W; KY 61 / East Dixie Avenue
Turn left onto US 31W; KY 61 / East Dixie Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
31.6 mi into trip
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~36m in
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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
31.7 mi into trip
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~36m in
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky Parkway | 28.3 mi | 30m |
| South Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Dixie Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| New Glendale Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Dixie Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Elizabethtown Bypass | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| US 31W | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Public Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Western Kentucky Parkway
— 28.3 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leitchfield, KY and Elizabethtown, KY.
1
Start on US 62; KY 259
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
Public Square
2
Continue on US 62; KY 259
78 ft
·
1 sec
·
Public Square
3
Turn slight right onto US 62; KY 259
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
5
Merge onto Western Kentucky Parkway
28 mi
·
30 min
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 136
Toward US 31W Bypass: Elizabethtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto US 31W Bypass
400 ft
·
6 sec
·
Elizabethtown Bypass
8
Enter roundabout onto KY 1136
154 ft
·
2 sec
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New Glendale Road
9
Continue on KY 1136
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
New Glendale Road
10
Turn left onto US 31W; KY 61
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Dixie Avenue
11
Turn right onto US 31W; KY 61
134 ft
·
2 sec
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US 31W; KY 61
12
Turn left
118 ft
·
2 sec
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 31W; KY 61
446 ft
·
11 sec
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West Dixie Avenue
14
Turn right onto US 62; KY 61
77 ft
·
1 sec
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North Mulberry Street
15
Arrive at destination
US 62; KY 61
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 15.9 miles from Leitchfield, KY, or about 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.3 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 31.7 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.9 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 29m
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 Leitchfield, 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 Leitchfield, KY
This is one driving day of about 31.7 miles and 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Leitchfield, 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.
The longest stretch is on Western Kentucky Parkway for about 28.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.9 mi from Leitchfield, KY · 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from Leitchfield, 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
$4.81 one way
$9.63 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $5.31 | $10.62 |
| premium | $4.80 | $5.98 | $11.97 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.04 | $14.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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 Sunday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°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 later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
3 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
36m 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 Leitchfield, KY to Elizabethtown, KY covers 31.7 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Western Kentucky Parkway, South Main Street, East Dixie Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.9 miles from Leitchfield, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.81 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 31.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 29.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 30 miles (KY 1136 / New Glendale Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 30.8 miles (US 31W; KY 61 / East Dixie Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Leitchfield, KY to Elizabethtown, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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