Elizabethtown to Zion, Utah: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1484.3 miles 2388.7 km · straight line
1781.1 miles estimated 2866.4 km · driving distance
35h 50min estimated drive time
$171 - $211 estimated fuel cost
~3h 29min flight time
277° W bearing direction

How far is Elizabethtown from Zion, Utah?

The distance from Elizabethtown to Zion, Utah is 1484.3 miles (2388.7 km) as the crow flies. Zion, Utah is located W of Elizabethtown. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1781.1 miles, taking about 35h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 29min. Both are located in United States — Elizabethtown in Kentucky and Zion, Utah in Utah.

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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Elizabethtown and Zion, Utah. 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 Zion, Utah

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 35h 50min $171 - $211 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~43h 0min $142–$267* Budget
Train ~46h 35min $214–$623* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Elizabethtown & Zion, Utah

Quick Facts

Elizabethtown
37.69°N, 85.86°W
America/New_York
221m elevation
Zion, Utah
37.30°N, 113.03°W
America/Denver
1219m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 495 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 124 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients