How far is Barbourville, KY from Georgetown, KY?

The driving distance from Barbourville, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 67.4 miles (108.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.42 mi
01h 22m
Flight
46.1 mi
74.19 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.1 mi
Kilometers
74.19 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.42 mi
Kilometers
108.5 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Sat, Apr 25, 12:11 PM EDT
Return by in Barbourville
Sat, Apr 25, 1:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barbourville
2026-04-25T10:48
Arrive Georgetown
Sat, Apr 25, 12:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barbourville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Loyall
KY

City in Kentucky

From Barbourville
33.7 mi
00h 41m
To Georgetown
33.7 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph WSW
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Court Square

    82 m · 8 sec · Court Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto South Main Street

    65 m · 10 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Daniel Boone Drive

    2506 ft · 53 sec · Daniel Boone Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cumberland Gap Parkway

    15.3 mi · 17 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Bob Madon Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bob Madon Bypass

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Harlan Road

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Pineville Road

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Pineville Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    118 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    19.6 mi · 34 min

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pineville Road
32.6 mi · 48%
Harlan Road
15.9 mi · 24%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
15.3 mi · 23%
Bob Madon Bypass
1.83 mi · 3%
Daniel Boone Drive
0.47 mi · 1%
Court Square
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Pineville Road

Exit the roundabout

19.6 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
46.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loyall
00h 41m from Barbourville
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Barbourville and Mostly Cloudy near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.4 miles (108.5 km) and usually takes 01h 22m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Loyall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from Barbourville and 33.7 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.97 one way or $17.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Barbourville and Mostly Cloudy near Georgetown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barbourville and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 46.1 mi (74.19 km).

Barbourville

#1 Barbourville

City in Knox County, Kentucky, United States

Population2,974
Coordinates36.8664800, -83.8888100
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: Court Square (-83.889035, 36.8664)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.38 gal
9.01 L · about $8.97
Round trip
$17.95
4.76 gal · 18.02 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.3 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.97 $17.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.12 $20.24
Premium $4.65 $11.08 $22.15
Diesel $5.30 $12.62 $25.25

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Barbourville and Georgetown. The current time is 10:48:36.

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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.