Cleveland, Ohio to Elizabethtown: Road Trip Guide & Distance

343.9 miles 553.4 km · straight line
412.7 miles estimated 664.1 km · driving distance
8h 18min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
221° SW bearing direction

How far is Cleveland, Ohio from Elizabethtown?

The distance from Cleveland, Ohio to Elizabethtown is 343.9 miles (553.4 km) as the crow flies. Elizabethtown is located SW of Cleveland, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 412.7 miles, taking about 8h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Cleveland, Ohio in Ohio 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 Cleveland, Ohio 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 Cleveland, Ohio to Elizabethtown

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 18min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 58min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 53min $50–$144* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cleveland, Ohio & Elizabethtown

Quick Facts

Cleveland, Ohio
41.50°N, 81.69°W
America/New_York
199m 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 115 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients