Origin
Elizabethtown, KY
Morning in Elizabethtown on Sunday
Local time
10:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elizabethtown, KY to Hodgenville, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
11.6 mi
19 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elizabethtown, KY
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Hodgenville, KY
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Trip Overview
Elizabethtown to Hodgenville is 11.6 miles and takes about 14 minutes via Lincoln Parkway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Kentucky, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a quick hop, perfect for adding to a larger itinerary or for those seeking a brief excursion. You'll find the drive straightforward, with minimal time commitment and a low fuel cost, making it an easy addition to your travel plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Parkway | 9 mi | 10m |
| East Dixie Avenue | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| West Dixie Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| US 31W | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Mulberry Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lincoln Parkway
— 9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethtown, KY and Hodgenville, KY.
1
Start on US 62; KY 61
77 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Mulberry Street
2
Turn left onto US 31W; KY 61
355 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Dixie Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 31W; KY 61
132 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 31W; KY 61
4
Turn left
124 ft
·
2 sec
5
Turn slight right onto US 31W; KY 61
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Dixie Avenue
6
Turn left onto KY 61
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Lincoln Parkway
7
Turn left onto KY 2426
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
West Main Street
8
Enter roundabout onto US 31E; KY 84; KY 210
195 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Main Street
9
Continue on US 31E; KY 84; KY 210
153 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Main Street
10
Arrive at destination
US 31E; KY 84; KY 210
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 31W; KY 61 / West Dixie Avenue
Turn left onto US 31W; KY 61 / West Dixie Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 31W; KY 61
Turn right onto US 31W; KY 61
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
3
10.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
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KY 2426 / West Main Street
Turn left onto KY 2426 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
11.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 31E; KY 84; KY 210 / East Main Street
Enter roundabout onto US 31E; KY 84; KY 210 / East Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.81 one way
$3.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.99 | $3.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Hodgenville, KY
Morning in Hodgenville on Sunday
Local time
10:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
14m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 78% of the journey utilizing faster roadways. You'll experience a longest continuous stretch of 9 miles on Lincoln Parkway, offering a consistent pace. The main roads you'll traverse include Lincoln Parkway, East Dixie Avenue, and West Main Street, suggesting a transition from a more open highway feel to local thoroughfares as you approach your destination. Expect a driving experience that leans towards efficiency rather than winding scenic byways.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9 mi on Lincoln Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Lincoln Parkway and East Dixie Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 31W; KY 61 / West Dixie Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 5 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 31W; KY 61 / West Dixie Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 31W; KY 61): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Elizabethtown, KY
Full guide →Elizabethtown is a small town in the Kentucky Derby Region. Abraham Lincoln's parents Thomas and Nancy had their daughter Sarah here in 1807 and then Abraham nearby at Sinking Spring Farm in 1809.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 11.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9 miles on Lincoln Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 31W; KY 61 / West Dixie Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 31W; KY 61): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes — Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hodgenville, KY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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