Origin
Elizabethtown, KY
Late night in Elizabethtown on Sunday
Local time
12:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
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Trip from Elizabethtown, KY to Williamstown, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 24m
Distance
124.2 mi
200 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 15m
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6 AM
2h 25m
8 AM
2h 45m
10 AM
2h 32m
12 PM
2h 30m
3 PM
2h 33m
5 PM
2h 44m
8 PM
2h 19m
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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Trip Overview
Elizabethtown to Williamstown is 124.2 miles and takes about 2h 24m via Bluegrass Parkway and I 75, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Kentucky, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience for this relatively short trip. It's a straightforward journey that's easy to complete in a single day, making it a convenient option if you're looking for a quick transfer between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
62.1 miles from Elizabethtown, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegrass Parkway | 67.6 mi | 1h 12m |
| I 75 | 24.3 mi | 26m |
| McClelland Circle | 6.9 mi | 7m |
| Midway Road | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Paynes Depot Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| I 64 | 3 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| North Mulberry Street | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Bluegrass Parkway
— 67.6 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethtown, KY and Williamstown, KY.
1
Start on US 62; KY 61
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Mulberry Street
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
3
Merge onto I 65
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 65
4
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 93
Toward Lexington, Bardstown
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
68 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
Bluegrass Parkway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 68
Toward KY 33: Versailles
7
Turn left onto KY 33
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Troy Pike
8
Continue on KY 33
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
9
Continue on US 60 Business; US 62
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Frankfort Street
10
Continue on US 60 Business; US 62
472 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 60 Business; US 62
11
Turn left onto US 60; US 62
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Frankfort Road
12
Turn right onto US 62
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Midway Road
13
Continue on US 62
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Versailles Road
14
Continue on US 62
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Winter Street
15
Continue on US 62
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Midway Road
16
At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 421
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Leestown Road
17
Turn left onto KY 341
276 ft
·
4 sec
·
Georgetown Road
18
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
19
Merge onto I 64
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
I 64
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 69
Toward US 62 East: Georgetown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn left onto US 62
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Paynes Depot Road
22
Turn left onto US 460 Bypass
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Mc Clelland Circle
23
Continue on KY 1143
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
McClelland Circle
24
Enter roundabout onto KY 1143
182 ft
·
3 sec
·
McClelland Circle
25
Continue on KY 1143
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
McClelland Circle
26
Continue on KY 620
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
Cherry Blossom Way
27
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 North
Use the left lane.
28
Merge onto I 75
24 mi
·
26 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 154
Toward KY 36: Owenton, Williamstown
Use the slight right lane.
30
Turn right onto KY 36
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Stewartsville Road
31
At end of road, turn left onto US 25
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
32
Continue on US 25; KY 22
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
North Main Street
33
Turn left
18 ft
·
1 sec
34
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given this is a 2-hour drive with no planned stops, you have a lot of flexibility in your departure time. Leaving Elizabethtown in the morning or early afternoon should allow you to arrive in Williamstown with plenty of daylight. You'll want to keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a clear exit is 67.6 miles on the Bluegrass Parkway. Ensure you're fueled up before you begin that segment. The $19 fuel cost estimate is helpful for budgeting this short, same-day trip.
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 62.1 miles from Elizabethtown, KY, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.6 miles.
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 62.1 miles or 1h 8m 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 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Williamstown, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Elizabethtown, 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 Elizabethtown, KY
This is one driving day of about 124.2 miles and 2h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Elizabethtown, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Bluegrass Parkway for about 67.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 62.1 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 122.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
2.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
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
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 93
Toward Lexington, Bardstown
5
71.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward KY 33: Versailles
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 68
Toward KY 33: Versailles
7
85.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 39m in
Take the exit toward US 62 East: Georgetown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 69
Toward US 62 East: Georgetown
7
97.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m in
Take the exit toward I 75 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 75 North
8
122.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 22m in
Take the exit toward KY 36: Owenton, Williamstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 154
Toward KY 36: Owenton, Williamstown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.42 one way
$38.83 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $21.32 | $42.64 |
| premium | $4.89 | $23.90 | $47.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.42 | $54.84 |
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: 43.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.3 | 0 | $13.04 | $5.96 |
| Efficient EV | 31.1 | 0 | $10.87 | $4.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.7 | 0 | $17.39 | $7.95 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Williamstown, KY
Late night in Williamstown on Sunday
Local time
12:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
80°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 24m 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 largely highway-focused, with 77% of it on major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Bluegrass Parkway, encountering a longest stretch of 67.6 miles on this road. The transition to I 75 will provide a different highway feel, likely with more traffic and higher speeds. Overall, expect a driving experience that prioritizes efficiency over winding scenic byways, making it a practical choice for covering distance.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 67.6 mi on Bluegrass Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Bluegrass Parkway and I 75. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 124.2 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 85.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 2h 24m. Total distance: 124.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 67.6 miles on Bluegrass Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Williamstown, KY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 85.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Williamstown, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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