Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
73.7 mi
119 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
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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Versailles, KY
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Elizabethtown to Versailles is 73.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 22 minutes via Bluegrass Parkway, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Kentucky, traversing the Southeast region. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on a well-maintained parkway, making it ideal for a quick trip between these two points. Consider this if you're looking for an efficient way to cover this stretch without extensive planning.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegrass Parkway | 67.6 mi | 1h 12m |
| North Mulberry Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Troy Pike | 1 mi | 1m |
| I 65 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Lexington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethtown, KY and Versailles, KY.
Start on US 62; KY 61
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 65
Take the exit
Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
Take the exit
Turn left onto KY 33
Continue on KY 33
Turn right onto US 60 Business
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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.
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 36.9 miles from Elizabethtown, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
4 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 73.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining
Take the exit toward Lexington, Bardstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward KY 33: Versailles
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn right onto US 60 Business / Lexington Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$11.52 one way
$23.04 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.65 | $25.30 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.18 | $28.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.27 | $32.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.8 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 | 22.1 | 0 | $7.74 | $3.54 |
| Efficient EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.45 | $2.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.5 | 0 | $10.32 | $4.72 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Elizabethtown on Tuesday
Local time
5:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Versailles on Tuesday
Local time
5:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Rain Showers Likely
72°F
Bloomfield, KY
37 mi in
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.
You'll spend most of your time on the Bluegrass Parkway, which accounts for 92% of the drive. This means a long stretch of 67.6 miles on a highway, offering a smooth cruising experience. The parkway will likely feel rural, with fewer exits than a typical interstate. You'll transition to surface streets like North Mulberry Street and South Main Street for the final few miles into Versailles.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Bluegrass Parkway and North Mulberry Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near I 65.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Elizabethtown, KY to Versailles, KY is easy. At 1h 22m with 92% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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.
Versailles is in the Bluegrass Region of Kentucky.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 73.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
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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