How far is Anchorage, KY from Georgetown, KY?

The driving distance from Anchorage, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 235.1 miles (378.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.7 miles (266.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
235.04 mi
03h 59m
Flight
165.73 mi
266.71 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.73 mi
Kilometers
266.71 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.04 mi
Kilometers
378.26 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Sun, Apr 19, 10:58 AM EDT
Return by in Anchorage
Sun, Apr 19, 2:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anchorage
2026-04-19T06:59
Arrive Georgetown
Sun, Apr 19, 10:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anchorage
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mount Vernon
KY

City in Rockcastle County, Kentucky

From Anchorage
116.8 mi
01h 59m
To Georgetown
118.3 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anchorage and Georgetown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anchorage and Georgetown.

  1. 1

    Start on Hazelwood Road

    1871 ft · 1 min · Hazelwood Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Evergreen Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Evergreen Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Shelbyville Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Shelbyville Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1400 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Shelbyville, Lexington

    1359 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    87.5 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  11. 11

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Bob Madon Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bob Madon Bypass

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Harlan Road

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Pineville Road

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Pineville Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    118 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    19.6 mi · 34 min

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anchorage and Georgetown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
144 mi · 61%
Pineville Road
32.6 mi · 14%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 13%
Harlan Road
15.9 mi · 7%
Corbin Bypass
2.03 mi · 1%
Bob Madon Bypass
1.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

87.5 mi · 01h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.4 mi
165.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Vernon
01h 59m from Anchorage
Leave By
9:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Anchorage and Rain Showers near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anchorage to Georgetown?

The road trip is about 235.1 miles (378.3 km) and usually takes 03h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.8 miles from Anchorage and 118.3 miles from Georgetown.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 165.7 miles (266.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.30 one way or $62.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Anchorage and Rain Showers near Georgetown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anchorage and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 165.73 mi (266.71 km).

Anchorage

#1 Anchorage

Small city in Kentucky, USA

Population2,427
Coordinates38.2667400, -85.5330200
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: Hazelwood Road (-85.533011, 38.266731)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 378 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.3 gal
31.4 L · about $31.30
Round trip
$62.60
16.6 gal · 62.8 L
Estimated CO2
73.8 kg one way
Round trip: 147.5 kg / 325 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.30 $62.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.30 $70.60
Premium $4.65 $38.63 $77.26
Diesel $5.30 $44.02 $88.05

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Anchorage and Georgetown. The current time is 06:59:37.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.