Origin
Southgate, KY
Afternoon in Southgate on Friday
Local time
1:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Southgate, 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 47m
Distance
144.4 mi
232 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 37m
★
6 AM
2h 48m
8 AM
3h 9m
10 AM
2h 55m
12 PM
2h 53m
3 PM
2h 56m
5 PM
3h 8m
8 PM
2h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Southgate, KY
Tom Fisk
Elizabethtown, KY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Southgate, KY to Elizabethtown, KY covers 144.4 miles and takes about 2h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Temple Place, Alexandria Pike, I 471 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.58 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
72.2 miles from Southgate, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 47m. Total distance: 144.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 47m 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 47m drive with frequent turns across 144.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Temple Place 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 Southgate, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is easy. At 2h 47m 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 Southgate, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Place | — | — |
| Alexandria Pike | — | — |
| I 471 South | — | — |
| I 275 West | — | — |
| Ronald Reagan Highway | — | — |
| I 71 | — | — |
| I 71 South | — | — |
| I 264 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Temple Place
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southgate, KY and Elizabethtown, KY.
1
Start on Evergreen Drive
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Evergreen Drive
2
Turn left onto Temple Place
374 ft
·
19 sec
·
Temple Place
3
Turn right onto Alexandria Pike
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Alexandria Pike
4
Take the ramp slight right toward I 471 South
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 471 South
5
Merge slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 275 West
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 275 West
7
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 71, I 75: Lexington, Louisville, Cincinnati
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 71, I 75: Lexington, Louisville, Cincinnati
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South, I 75 South, KY 236 East: Lexington, Louisville, Erlanger
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 71 South, I 75 South, KY 236 East: Lexington, Louisville, Erlanger
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville
12
Merge slight left
10 mi
·
11 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville
72 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
I 71 South: Louisville
14
Take the exit slight left toward I 264 West: Watterson Expressway
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 264 West: Watterson Expressway
15
Continue on Henry Watterson Expressway
10.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Henry Watterson Expressway
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 65, KY 61: Nashville, Indianapolis
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
I 65, KY 61: Nashville, Indianapolis
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 65: Nashville, Downtown Louisville, Indianapolis
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
I 65: Nashville, Downtown Louisville, Indianapolis
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Nashville
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 65 South: Nashville
19
Merge slight left
36 mi
·
39 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward US 62, KY 61: Elizabethtown
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 62, KY 61: Elizabethtown
21
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
22
Turn straight onto North Mulberry Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Mulberry Street
23
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 72.2 miles from Southgate, KY, or about 1h 23m 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 32 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.2 miles or 1h 23m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elizabethtown, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Southgate, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Southgate, KY
This is one driving day of about 144.4 miles and 2h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Southgate, 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 72.2 mi from Southgate, KY · 1h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
72 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 72.2 miles from Southgate, 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
$22.58 one way
$45.15 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $24.79 | $49.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $27.79 | $55.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.88 | $63.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.3 | 0 | $15.16 | $6.93 |
| Efficient EV | 36.1 | 0 | $12.64 | $5.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.8 | 0 | $20.22 | $9.24 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Elizabethtown, KY
Afternoon in Elizabethtown on Friday
Local time
1:06 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
24 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 47m 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 Southgate, KY to Elizabethtown, KY covers 144.4 miles and takes about 2h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Temple Place, Alexandria Pike, I 471 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.2 miles from Southgate, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.58 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 Southgate, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is easy. At 2h 47m 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 Southgate, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Southgate, 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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Elizabethtown, KY
More from Southgate, KY
More trips to Elizabethtown, KY
Explore more options from Southgate, KY or browse trips ending in Elizabethtown, KY.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse KY road trips.