Origin
Williamstown, KY
Afternoon in Williamstown on Thursday
Local time
12:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Williamstown, KY to Elizabethtown, KY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 23m
Distance
123.4 mi
199 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 14m
★
6 AM
2h 24m
8 AM
2h 43m
10 AM
2h 31m
12 PM
2h 29m
3 PM
2h 32m
5 PM
2h 42m
8 PM
2h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Williamstown, KY
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Elizabethtown, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Williamstown, KY to Elizabethtown, KY covers 123.4 miles and takes about 2h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Main Street, Stewartsville Road, I 75 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.29 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.
Midpoint
61.7 miles from Williamstown, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 23m. Total distance: 123.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 23m 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 23m drive with frequent turns across 123.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Main Street 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 Williamstown, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is easy. At 2h 23m 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 Williamstown, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | — | — |
| Stewartsville Road | — | — |
| I 75 South | — | — |
| KY 620 | — | — |
| Cherry Blossom Way | — | — |
| McClelland Circle | — | — |
| Mc Clelland Circle | — | — |
| Paynes Depot Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamstown, KY and Elizabethtown, KY.
1
Start on the route
20 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto North Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
3
Turn right onto Stewartsville Road
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Stewartsville Road
4
Take the ramp left toward I 75 South
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 75 South
5
Merge slight left
24 mi
·
26 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward KY 620: Cherry Blossom Way
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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KY 620: Cherry Blossom Way
7
Turn right onto Cherry Blossom Way
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Cherry Blossom Way
8
Continue on McClelland Circle
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
McClelland Circle
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McClelland Circle
187 ft
·
4 sec
·
McClelland Circle
10
Exit the roundabout onto McClelland Circle
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
McClelland Circle
11
Continue on Mc Clelland Circle
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Mc Clelland Circle
12
Turn right onto Paynes Depot Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Paynes Depot Road
13
Take the exit slight right
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
14
Merge slight left
3.0 mi
·
3 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward Midway, Versailles
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Midway, Versailles
16
Turn slight left
112 ft
·
7 sec
17
Turn left onto Georgetown Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Georgetown Road
18
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Leestown Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Leestown Road
19
Turn left onto Midway Road
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Midway Road
20
Continue on North Winter Street
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Winter Street
21
Continue on Versailles Road
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Versailles Road
22
Continue on Midway Road
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Midway Road
23
At the end of the road, turn left onto Frankfort Road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Frankfort Road
24
Turn slight right onto Frankfort Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Frankfort Street
25
Continue on North Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
26
Continue on Troy Pike
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Troy Pike
27
Take the ramp slight right
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
28
Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway
68 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
Bluegrass Parkway
29
Keep slight right
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
30
Merge slight left
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
31
Take the exit slight right toward US 62, KY 61: Elizabethtown
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 62, KY 61: Elizabethtown
32
Keep slight left to continue on US 62: Historic Downtown Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown
213 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 62: Historic Downtown Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown
33
Turn left onto North Mulberry Street
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Mulberry Street
34
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 61.7 miles from Williamstown, KY, or about 1h 11m 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 27 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.7 miles or 1h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 57m
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 Williamstown, 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 Williamstown, KY
This is one driving day of about 123.4 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Williamstown, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61.7 mi from Williamstown, KY · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61.7 miles from Williamstown, 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
$19.29 one way
$38.58 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $21.18 | $42.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $23.75 | $47.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.25 | $54.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37 | 0 | $12.96 | $5.92 |
| Efficient EV | 30.9 | 0 | $10.80 | $4.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.4 | 0 | $17.28 | $7.90 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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 Thursday
Local time
12:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Versailles, KY
62 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
16 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 23m 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 Williamstown, KY to Elizabethtown, KY covers 123.4 miles and takes about 2h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street, Stewartsville Road, I 75 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61.7 miles from Williamstown, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.29 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.
The drive from Williamstown, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is easy. At 2h 23m 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 Williamstown, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Williamstown, KY to Elizabethtown, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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