Cave Spring to Elizabethtown: Road Trip Guide & Distance

322.2 miles 518.5 km · straight line
386.6 miles estimated 622.2 km · driving distance
7h 47min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
278° W bearing direction

How far is Cave Spring from Elizabethtown?

The distance from Cave Spring to Elizabethtown is 322.2 miles (518.5 km) as the crow flies. Elizabethtown is located W of Cave Spring. By car, the driving distance is approximately 386.6 miles, taking about 7h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Cave Spring in Virginia and Elizabethtown in Kentucky.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cave Spring 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 Cave Spring to Elizabethtown

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 47min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 20min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 24min $46–$135* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cave Spring & Elizabethtown

Quick Facts

Cave Spring
37.23°N, 80.01°W
America/New_York
335m 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 107 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 77.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients