Elizabethtown to Radford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

292.5 miles 470.7 km · straight line
365.6 miles estimated 588.4 km · driving distance
7h 21min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
96° E bearing direction

How far is Elizabethtown from Radford?

The distance from Elizabethtown to Radford is 292.5 miles (470.7 km) as the crow flies. Radford is located E of Elizabethtown. By car, the driving distance is approximately 365.6 miles, taking about 7h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Elizabethtown in Kentucky and Radford in Virginia.

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. 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 Elizabethtown and Radford. 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 Radford

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 21min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 49min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~6h 59min $44–$128* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Elizabethtown & Radford

Quick Facts

Elizabethtown
37.69°N, 85.86°W
America/New_York
221m elevation
Radford
37.13°N, 80.58°W
America/New_York
567m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 98 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 85.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients