Origin
Greenville, KY
Night in Greenville on Saturday
Local time
11:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenville, KY to Elizabethtown, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 40m
Distance
88.5 mi
142 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenville, KY
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Elizabethtown, KY
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Trip Overview
Greenville, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is 88.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 40 minutes via the Western Kentucky Parkway, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Kentucky, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that makes for an easy day drive. Given its relatively short duration and focus on main roads, it's ideal for those looking for efficient travel between these two points without significant detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.2 miles from Greenville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky Parkway | 77.6 mi | 1h 23m |
| Everly Brothers Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Robert L Draper Way | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| South 2nd Street | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| East Dixie Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| New Glendale Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Dixie Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Western Kentucky Parkway
— 77.6 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, KY and Elizabethtown, KY.
1
Start on West Main Cross Street
105 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Main Cross Street
2
Turn left onto US 62; KY 181
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
4
Turn left onto KY 189
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Robert L Draper Way
5
Continue on US 62
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Everly Brothers Boulevard
6
Turn right onto US 431; KY 70
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
South 2nd Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
8
Merge onto Western Kentucky Parkway
78 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 136
Toward US 31W Bypass: Elizabethtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto US 31W Bypass
400 ft
·
6 sec
·
Elizabethtown Bypass
11
Enter roundabout onto KY 1136
154 ft
·
2 sec
·
New Glendale Road
12
Continue on KY 1136
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
New Glendale Road
13
Turn left onto US 31W; KY 61
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Dixie Avenue
14
Turn right onto US 31W; KY 61
134 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 31W; KY 61
15
Turn left
118 ft
·
2 sec
16
Keep slight right at fork onto US 31W; KY 61
446 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Dixie Avenue
17
Turn right onto US 62; KY 61
77 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Mulberry Street
18
Arrive at destination
US 62; KY 61
Trip Plan
For this 1 hour 40 minute drive, there's no need to rush, so aim to leave mid-morning to avoid any potential early commute traffic. You'll have plenty of flexibility to stop if needed, though the route data indicates no designated stops are required. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a significant road change is over 77 miles, and plan your refueling accordingly before embarking on that segment. The estimated fuel cost of $14 is a helpful budget marker for this 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 44.2 miles from Greenville, KY, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.6 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 19 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.2 miles or 51m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elizabethtown, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Greenville, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Greenville, KY
This is one driving day of about 88.5 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Greenville, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Western Kentucky Parkway for about 77.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.2 miles from Greenville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Western Kentucky Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 77.6 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 7.6 and 88.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
7.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 431; KY 70 / South 2nd Street
Turn right onto US 431; KY 70 / South 2nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
86.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
Take the exit toward US 31W Bypass: Elizabethtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 136
Toward US 31W Bypass: Elizabethtown
5
86.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m in
|
KY 1136 / New Glendale Road
Enter roundabout onto KY 1136 / New Glendale Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
88.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 39m in
|
US 31W; KY 61 / West Dixie Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto US 31W; KY 61 / West Dixie Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
88.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 40m in
|
US 62; KY 61 / North Mulberry Street
Turn right onto US 62; KY 61 / North Mulberry Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.84 one way
$27.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $15.19 | $30.38 |
| premium | $4.89 | $17.03 | $34.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.54 | $39.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.29 | $4.25 |
| Efficient EV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.74 | $3.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.4 | 0 | $12.39 | $5.66 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
Late night in Elizabethtown on Sunday
Local time
12:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
83°F
Oak Grove, KY
44 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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
25 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
1h 40m 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 is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 88% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 77.6 miles on the Western Kentucky Parkway, offering a consistent driving pace. The journey transitions to Everly Brothers Boulevard and then Robert L Draper Way as you approach Elizabethtown, likely involving a shift to more local road characteristics as you reach your destination. Expect a relatively smooth and direct experience for the majority of your travel time.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 77.6 mi on Western Kentucky Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Western Kentucky Parkway and Everly Brothers Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 7.6 miles in near US 431; KY 70 / South 2nd Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 40m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.6 miles (US 431; KY 70 / South 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 86.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 86.8 miles (KY 1136 / New Glendale Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 1h 40m. Total distance: 88.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 77.6 miles on Western Kentucky 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: at 7.6 miles (US 431; KY 70 / South 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 86.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 86.8 miles (KY 1136 / New Glendale Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Elizabethtown, 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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