Origin
Williamsburg, KY
Late night in Williamsburg on Friday
Local time
2:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Williamsburg, KY to Elizabethtown, KY
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
2h 39m
Distance
154.4 mi
248 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 29m
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6 AM
2h 40m
8 AM
3h 1m
10 AM
2h 47m
12 PM
2h 45m
3 PM
2h 48m
5 PM
3h 0m
8 PM
2h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Williamsburg, KY
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Elizabethtown, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Williamsburg, KY to Elizabethtown, KY covers 154.4 miles and takes about 2h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cumberland Avenue, Cumberland Falls Highway, the route for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.14 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
77.2 miles from Williamsburg, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 39m. Total distance: 154.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 39m 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 39m drive with frequent turns across 154.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cumberland Avenue 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 Williamsburg, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is easy. At 2h 39m 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 Williamsburg, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Avenue | — | — |
| Cumberland Falls Highway | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
| US 25 | — | — |
| South Daniel Boone Trail | — | — |
| Crab Orchard Road | — | — |
| Stanford Road | — | — |
| South Danville Bypass | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Cumberland Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamsburg, KY and Elizabethtown, KY.
1
Start on North 2nd Street
427 ft
·
25 sec
·
North 2nd Street
2
Turn left onto Cumberland Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Cumberland Avenue
3
Turn left onto Cumberland Falls Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Cumberland Falls Highway
4
Keep slight left to continue on Cumberland Falls Highway
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Cumberland Falls Highway
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
56 ft
·
1 sec
·
the route
6
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
7
Merge slight left
43 mi
·
46 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 25: Mount Vernon, Livingston
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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US 25: Mount Vernon, Livingston
9
Keep slight left
177 ft
·
6 sec
10
Turn left onto South Daniel Boone Trail
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Daniel Boone Trail
11
Continue on Crab Orchard Road
29 mi
·
33 min
·
Crab Orchard Road
12
Continue on Stanford Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Stanford Road
13
Turn straight onto South Danville Bypass
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South Danville Bypass
14
Turn left onto Perryville Road
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Perryville Road
15
Continue on East 2nd Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East 2nd Street
16
Continue on Springfield Road
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Springfield Road
17
Turn left
92 ft
·
1 sec
18
Keep slight right
15 mi
·
17 min
19
Take the exit left toward Bluegrass Parkway West
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bluegrass Parkway West
20
Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Bluegrass Parkway
21
Keep slight right
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
22
Merge slight left
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
23
Take the exit slight right toward US 62, KY 61: Elizabethtown
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 62, KY 61: Elizabethtown
24
Keep slight left to continue on US 62: Historic Downtown Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown
213 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 62: Historic Downtown Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown
25
Turn left onto North Mulberry Street
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Mulberry Street
26
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 77.2 miles from Williamsburg, KY, or about 1h 19m 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 34 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.2 miles or 1h 19m 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 10m
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 Williamsburg, 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 Williamsburg, KY
This is one driving day of about 154.4 miles and 2h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Williamsburg, 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 77.2 mi from Williamsburg, KY · 1h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 77.2 miles from Williamsburg, 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
$24.14 one way
$48.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $26.50 | $53.01 |
| premium | $4.89 | $29.71 | $59.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.09 | $68.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.3 | 0 | $16.21 | $7.41 |
| Efficient EV | 38.6 | 0 | $13.51 | $6.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.8 | 0 | $21.62 | $9.88 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Late night in Elizabethtown on Friday
Local time
2:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Lancaster, KY
77 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 39m 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 Williamsburg, KY to Elizabethtown, KY covers 154.4 miles and takes about 2h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cumberland Avenue, Cumberland Falls Highway, the route. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 77.2 miles from Williamsburg, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.14 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 Williamsburg, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is easy. At 2h 39m 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 Williamsburg, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Williamsburg, KY to Elizabethtown, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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