Elizabethtown to Emporia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Elizabethtown from Emporia?

The distance from Elizabethtown to Emporia is 563.5 miles (906.9 km) as the crow flies. Emporia is located W of Elizabethtown. By car, the driving distance is approximately 676.2 miles, taking about 13h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Elizabethtown in Kentucky and Emporia in Kansas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Elizabethtown and Emporia. 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.