Bloomington, Indiana to Elizabethtown: Road Trip Guide & Distance

107.9 miles 173.6 km · straight line
134.8 miles estimated 217 km · driving distance
2h 43min estimated drive time
$13 - $16 estimated fuel cost
~43min flight time · usually no direct flights
160° SSE bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Indiana from Elizabethtown?

The distance from Bloomington, Indiana to Elizabethtown is 107.9 miles (173.6 km) as the crow flies. Elizabethtown is located SSE of Bloomington, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 134.8 miles, taking about 2h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 43min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Indiana in Indiana and Elizabethtown in Kentucky.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bloomington, Indiana and Elizabethtown. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bloomington, Indiana to Elizabethtown

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 43min $13 - $16 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 16min $11–$20* Budget
Train ~2h 35min $16–$47* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Indiana & Elizabethtown

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Indiana
39.17°N, 86.53°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
235m elevation
Elizabethtown
37.69°N, 85.86°W
America/New_York
221m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 36 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 9 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 230.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients