Origin
Versailles, KY
Morning in Versailles on Saturday
Local time
7:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Versailles, KY to Elizabethtown, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
73.1 mi
118 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Versailles, KY
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Elizabethtown, KY
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Trip Overview
Versailles to Elizabethtown is 73.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 21 minutes via Bluegrass Parkway, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you entirely within Kentucky, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that's perfect for a single-day journey. Given its short duration and minimal stops, you'll likely find this route efficient for getting from point A to point B without much fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 73.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway experience, with 93% of this trip utilizing major roadways. The Bluegrass Parkway forms the backbone of this journey, offering a continuous stretch of 67.6 miles. This means you'll have long, uninterrupted periods of driving on well-maintained highways. The initial and final segments will involve navigating local streets in Versailles and Elizabethtown, but the vast majority of your time will be spent on this fast-paced parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bluegrass Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 67.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Bluegrass Parkway and North Mulberry Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 62 / South 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 1h 21m 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 (US 62 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (Bluegrass Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 69.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 62 / South Main Street
Turn left onto US 62 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Bluegrass Parkway
Merge onto Bluegrass Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
69.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
9
70.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward US 62, KY 61: Elizabethtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 94
Toward US 62, KY 61: Elizabethtown
9
70.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 62: Historic Downtown Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward US 62: Historic Downtown Elizabethtown,...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegrass Parkway | 67.6 mi | 1h 12m |
| North Mulberry Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Troy Pike | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| I 65 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lexington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bluegrass Parkway
— 67.6 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Versailles, KY and Elizabethtown, KY.
1
Start on US 60 Business
123 ft
·
9 sec
·
Lexington Street
2
Turn left onto US 62
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on KY 33
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Troy Pike
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
5
Merge onto Bluegrass Parkway
68 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
Bluegrass Parkway
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
7
Merge onto I 65
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
I 65
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 94
Toward US 62, KY 61: Elizabethtown
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
212 ft
·
7 sec
Toward US 62: Historic Downtown Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown
Use the left / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto US 62; KY 61
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Mulberry Street
11
Arrive at destination
US 62; KY 61
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.5 mi from Versailles, KY · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.5 miles from Versailles, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Bluegrass Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.6 miles.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.43 one way
$22.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.55 | $25.10 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.07 | $28.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.14 | $32.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.68 | $3.51 |
| Efficient EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.40 | $2.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.23 | $4.68 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Morning in Elizabethtown on Saturday
Local time
7:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Bloomfield, KY
37 mi in
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
28 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
1h 21m 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 Versailles, KY to Elizabethtown, KY covers 73.1 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bluegrass Parkway, North Mulberry Street, South 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 36.5 miles from Versailles, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.43 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 1h 21m 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 (US 62 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (Bluegrass Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 69.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Versailles, 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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