How far is Burkesville, KY from Georgetown, KY?

The driving distance from Burkesville, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 184.9 miles (297.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
184.94 mi
03h 27m
Flight
128.21 mi
206.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.21 mi
Kilometers
206.33 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.94 mi
Kilometers
297.63 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:37 AM EDT
Return by in Burkesville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burkesville
2026-04-22T22:09
Arrive Georgetown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 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
10:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burkesville
9:00 PM CDT
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
London
KY

City in Kentucky, United States

From Burkesville
92.3 mi
01h 43m
To Georgetown
92.6 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    3276 ft · 42 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Albany Road

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Albany Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Burkesville Road

    42.6 mi · 55 min · Burkesville Road

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Hal Rogers Parkway

    28.7 mi · 33 min · Hal Rogers Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    1778 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 12 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 Burkesville 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Burkesville Road
46.8 mi · 25%
Hal Rogers Parkway
40.2 mi · 22%
Pineville Road
32.6 mi · 18%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 17%
Harlan Road
15.9 mi · 9%
Albany Road
8.24 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Burkesville Road

Continue on Burkesville Road

42.6 mi · 00h 55m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.7 mi
128.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
London
01h 43m from Burkesville
Leave By
10:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Burkesville and Sunny near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 184.9 miles (297.6 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.3 miles from Burkesville and 92.6 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.62 one way or $49.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Burkesville and Georgetown, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Burkesville and Sunny near Georgetown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burkesville and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 128.21 mi (206.33 km).

Burkesville

#1 Burkesville

City in Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,437
Coordinates36.7903400, -85.3705200
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: KY 61 (-85.370561, 36.790385)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.53 gal
24.7 L · about $24.62
Round trip
$49.25
13.06 gal · 49.4 L
Estimated CO2
58 kg one way
Round trip: 116.1 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.62 $49.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.77 $55.54
Premium $4.65 $30.39 $60.78
Diesel $5.30 $34.64 $69.27

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Burkesville, KY and Georgetown, KY. The current time in Burkesville is 22:09:37, although it is 23:09:37 in Georgetown.

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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.