Chesterfield to Elizabethtown: Road Trip Guide & Distance

264.8 miles 426.2 km · straight line
331.1 miles estimated 532.8 km · driving distance
6h 40min estimated drive time
$32 - $39 estimated fuel cost
~1h 2min flight time
103° ESE bearing direction

How far is Chesterfield from Elizabethtown?

The distance from Chesterfield to Elizabethtown is 264.8 miles (426.2 km) as the crow flies. Elizabethtown is located ESE of Chesterfield. By car, the driving distance is approximately 331.1 miles, taking about 6h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 2min. Both are located in United States — Chesterfield in Missouri 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield to Elizabethtown

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 40min $32 - $39 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 0min $26–$50* Budget
Train ~6h 20min $40–$116* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chesterfield & Elizabethtown

Quick Facts

Chesterfield
38.66°N, 90.58°W
America/Chicago
144m 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 88 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 94 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients