Elizabethtown to Springfield, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

99.5 miles 160.1 km · straight line
124.3 miles estimated 200.1 km · driving distance
2h 30min estimated drive time
$12 - $15 estimated fuel cost
~42min flight time · usually no direct flights
215° SW bearing direction

How far is Elizabethtown from Springfield, Tennessee?

The distance from Elizabethtown to Springfield, Tennessee is 99.5 miles (160.1 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Tennessee is located SW of Elizabethtown. By car, the driving distance is approximately 124.3 miles, taking about 2h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 42min. Both are located in United States — Elizabethtown in Kentucky and Springfield, Tennessee in Tennessee.

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. 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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Elizabethtown and Springfield, Tennessee. 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 Springfield, Tennessee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 30min $12 - $15 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 0min $10–$19* Budget
Train ~2h 23min $15–$44* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Elizabethtown & Springfield, Tennessee

Quick Facts

Elizabethtown
37.69°N, 85.86°W
America/New_York
221m elevation
Springfield, Tennessee
36.51°N, 86.89°W
America/Chicago
203m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 33 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 250.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients