How far is Brooks, KY from Georgetown, KY?

The driving distance from Brooks, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 221.6 miles (356.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.5 miles (268 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 21m 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
221.59 mi
04h 10m
Flight
166.55 mi
268.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.55 mi
Kilometers
268.04 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.59 mi
Kilometers
356.62 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Wed, Apr 15, 9:10 AM EDT
Return by in Brooks
Wed, Apr 15, 1:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooks
2026-04-15T04:59
Arrive Georgetown
Wed, Apr 15, 9:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brooks
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Livingston
KY

City in Kentucky, US

From Brooks
110.7 mi
02h 05m
To Georgetown
110.9 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Brooks Hill Road

    1629 ft · 35 sec · Brooks Hill Road

  2. 2

    Continue on John Harper Highway

    154 m · 10 sec · John Harper Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    2250 ft · 55 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Kentucky Turnpike

    9.1 mi · 10 min · Kentucky Turnpike

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 245: Bardstown, Clermont

    1749 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Clermont Road

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Clermont Road

  7. 7

    Continue on New Shepherdsville Road

    7.9 mi · 12 min · New Shepherdsville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West John Rowan Boulevard

    4.4 mi · 6 min · West John Rowan Boulevard

  9. 9

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

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Springfield Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Bardstown Road

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Bardstown Road

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    28 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    24.3 mi · 28 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Danville Bypass

    5.5 mi · 7 min · South Danville Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue on Stanford Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Stanford Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Danville Road

    29 mi · 34 min · Danville Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Daniel Boone Trail

    2 mi · 3 min · South Daniel Boone Trail

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  19. 19

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

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  21. 21

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  22. 22

    Continue on Bob Madon Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bob Madon Bypass

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Harlan Road

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Pineville Road

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Pineville Road

  25. 25

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

    Turn left

    118 m · 10 sec

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout

    19.6 mi · 34 min

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bardstown Road
33.5 mi · 15%
Pineville Road
32.6 mi · 15%
South Daniel Boone Trail
31.8 mi · 14%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 14%
Danville Road
29 mi · 13%
Harlan Road
15.9 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Cumberland Gap Parkway

Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

30.7 mi · 00h 37m

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
04h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.1 mi
166.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livingston
02h 05m from Brooks
Leave By
8:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brooks and Mostly Clear near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 221.6 miles (356.6 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?

Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.7 miles from Brooks and 110.9 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 166.5 miles (268 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.1 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 8:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.49 one way or $58.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brooks and Mostly Clear near Georgetown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooks and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 166.55 mi (268.04 km).

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#1 Brooks

Brooks is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.0611800, -85.7096800
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooks Hill Road (-85.709673, 38.06125)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 357 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.82 gal
29.6 L · about $29.49
Round trip
$58.98
15.64 gal · 59.2 L
Estimated CO2
69.5 kg one way
Round trip: 139 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.49 $58.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.26 $66.52
Premium $4.65 $36.39 $72.79
Diesel $5.30 $41.48 $82.95

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooks and Georgetown. The current time is 04:59:58.

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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.