Edwardsville to Elizabethtown: Road Trip Guide & Distance

235.1 miles 378.4 km · straight line
293.9 miles estimated 473 km · driving distance
5h 55min estimated drive time
$28 - $35 estimated fuel cost
~58min flight time
108° ESE bearing direction

How far is Edwardsville from Elizabethtown?

The distance from Edwardsville to Elizabethtown is 235.1 miles (378.4 km) as the crow flies. Elizabethtown is located ESE of Edwardsville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 293.9 miles, taking about 5h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 58min. Both are located in United States — Edwardsville in Illinois 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 Edwardsville 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 Edwardsville to Elizabethtown

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 55min $28 - $35 Flexible stops
Fly ~58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 6min $24–$44* Budget
Train ~5h 37min $35–$103* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Edwardsville & Elizabethtown

Quick Facts

Edwardsville
38.81°N, 89.95°W
America/Chicago
165m 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 78 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 20 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 105.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients