Elizabethtown to Fort Leonard Wood: Road Trip Guide & Distance

344.2 miles 554 km · straight line
413.1 miles estimated 664.8 km · driving distance
8h 19min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
272° W bearing direction

How far is Elizabethtown from Fort Leonard Wood?

The distance from Elizabethtown to Fort Leonard Wood is 344.2 miles (554 km) as the crow flies. Fort Leonard Wood is located W of Elizabethtown. By car, the driving distance is approximately 413.1 miles, taking about 8h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Elizabethtown in Kentucky and Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri.

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 Elizabethtown and Fort Leonard Wood. 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 Elizabethtown to Fort Leonard Wood

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 19min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 59min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 54min $50–$145* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Elizabethtown & Fort Leonard Wood

Quick Facts

Elizabethtown
37.69°N, 85.86°W
America/New_York
221m elevation
Fort Leonard Wood
37.71°N, 92.16°W
America/Chicago
333m 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 72.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients