Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
36.9 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Pleasure Ridge Park, KY
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Elizabethtown to Pleasure Ridge Park is 36.9 miles and takes about 52m via Dixie Highway North, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Kentucky, beginning in the Southeast region and concluding in the same area. Expect a local, turn-heavy experience rather than a high-speed highway journey. With a relatively short distance and duration, it's a straightforward trip perfect for a single day of travel, keeping you on familiar, established roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dixie Highway North | 22.9 mi | 30m |
| North Dixie Highway | 6.7 mi | 10m |
| South Dixie Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| North Dixie Boulevard | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Greenwood Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Dixie Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Feyhurst Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Mulberry Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethtown, KY and Pleasure Ridge Park, KY.
Start on US 62; KY 61
Turn right onto US 31W
Continue on US 31W
Keep slight right at fork onto US 31W
Continue on US 31W
Continue on US 31W
Continue on US 31W
Turn left onto KY 1931
Turn right onto Feyhurst Drive
Turn left onto Bayshore Court
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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.
A short stop after about 36.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.4 miles from Elizabethtown, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 36.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto US 31W / West Dixie Avenue
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto US 31W / North Dixie Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto KY 1931 / Greenwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Feyhurst Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Bayshore Court
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$5.77 one way
$11.54 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.33 | $12.67 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.10 | $14.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.15 | $16.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.87 | $1.77 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.17 | $2.36 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Elizabethtown on Sunday
Local time
7:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in Pleasure Ridge Park on Sunday
Local time
7:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway driving to speak of. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22.9 miles along Dixie Highway North. As you navigate, be prepared for frequent turns and adjustments as you follow the various segments of Dixie Highway, including North Dixie Highway and South Dixie Boulevard. The local nature of the roads means you'll likely experience typical town traffic patterns and speeds.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 31W / West Dixie Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 52m 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 / West Dixie Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (US 31W / North Dixie Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 35.8 miles (KY 1931 / Greenwood Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 36.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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