Origin
Leitchfield, KY
Late night in Leitchfield on Tuesday
Local time
4:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leitchfield, KY to Elizabethtown, KY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
31.7 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leitchfield, KY
Tom Fisk
Elizabethtown, KY
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit across Kentucky, the 31.7-mile connection from Leitchfield to Elizabethtown is an ideal choice. Spanning just 36 minutes, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stops. You will primarily navigate via the Western Kentucky Parkway before transitioning onto South Main Street and East Dixie Avenue to reach your destination. Budgeting about $5 for fuel should easily cover your travel expenses for this efficient hop. Whether you are commuting or running errands between these two Southeast locations, the drive offers a reliable and no-fuss experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky Parkway | 28.3 mi | 30m |
| South Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Dixie Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| New Glendale Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Dixie Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Elizabethtown Bypass | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| US 31W | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Public Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Western Kentucky Parkway
— 28.3 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leitchfield, KY and Elizabethtown, KY.
1
Start on US 62; KY 259
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
Public Square
2
Continue on US 62; KY 259
78 ft
·
1 sec
·
Public Square
3
Turn slight right onto US 62; KY 259
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
5
Merge onto Western Kentucky Parkway
28 mi
·
30 min
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 136
Toward US 31W Bypass: Elizabethtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto US 31W Bypass
400 ft
·
6 sec
·
Elizabethtown Bypass
8
Enter roundabout onto KY 1136
154 ft
·
2 sec
·
New Glendale Road
9
Continue on KY 1136
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
New Glendale Road
10
Turn left onto US 31W; KY 61
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Dixie Avenue
11
Turn right onto US 31W; KY 61
134 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 31W; KY 61
12
Turn left
118 ft
·
2 sec
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 31W; KY 61
446 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Dixie Avenue
14
Turn right onto US 62; KY 61
77 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Mulberry Street
15
Arrive at destination
US 62; KY 61
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 29.5 and 31.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
29.5 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
30 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
KY 1136 / New Glendale Road
Enter roundabout onto KY 1136 / New Glendale Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
30.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 31W; KY 61 / East Dixie Avenue
Turn left onto US 31W; KY 61 / East Dixie Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
31.6 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
31.7 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
$4.96 one way
$9.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
36m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive that prioritizes speed and efficiency over winding backroads. Approximately 89% of your journey is spent on major thoroughfares, allowing for a steady pace throughout the trip. You will spend the bulk of your time on the Western Kentucky Parkway, which provides a long, uninterrupted 28.3-mile stretch of road. As you approach Elizabethtown, the environment shifts from the open parkway to the more localized flow of South Main Street and East Dixie Avenue. It is a functional, consistent drive that keeps you moving toward your destination without the need for complex navigation.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.3 mi on Western Kentucky Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Western Kentucky Parkway and South Main Street. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 29.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 31.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 29.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 30 miles (KY 1136 / New Glendale Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 30.8 miles (US 31W; KY 61 / East Dixie Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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 36m. Total distance: 31.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.3 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 29.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 30 miles (KY 1136 / New Glendale Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 30.8 miles (US 31W; KY 61 / East Dixie Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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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