How far is Carrollton, KY from Georgetown, KY?
The driving distance from Carrollton, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 239 miles (384.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.6 miles (273 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 35m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 17m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Rockcastle County, Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carrollton and Georgetown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrollton and Georgetown.
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Start on Highland Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
2162 ft · 37 sec · Park Avenue
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Continue on Owenton Road
8 mi · 12 min · Owenton Road
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Turn right onto KY 355
12.3 mi · 22 min · KY 355
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Continue on Crittenden Street
939 ft · 20 sec · Crittenden Street
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Turn right onto Waverly Road
91 m · 8 sec · Waverly Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
6.6 mi · 12 min · Main Street
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Turn right
16.2 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
694 ft · 15 sec
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Take the exit left
12 m · 2 sec
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Turn right
1694 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilkinson Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Wilkinson Boulevard
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Continue on Versailles Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Versailles Road
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Turn left
2099 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
48 mi · 51 min
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Continue straight
56.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville
1752 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Corbin Bypass
2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass
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Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway
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Continue on Bob Madon Bypass
1.8 mi · 3 min · Bob Madon Bypass
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Turn left onto Harlan Road
15.9 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road
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Continue on Pineville Road
13.1 mi · 15 min · Pineville Road
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
118 m · 10 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
28 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
19.6 mi · 34 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carrollton and Georgetown.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Versailles Road
Continue straight
56.7 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Carrollton and Mostly Sunny near Georgetown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carrollton to Georgetown?
The road trip is about 239 miles (384.7 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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 119.4 miles from Carrollton and 119.7 miles from Georgetown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.6 miles (273 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 8:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.83 one way or $63.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Carrollton and Mostly Sunny near Georgetown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carrollton and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 169.63 mi (273 km).
#1 Carrollton
County seat in Kentucky
| Population | 3,806 |
| Coordinates | 38.6809000, -85.1794000 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Georgetown
City in Kentucky
| Population | 35,847 |
| Coordinates | 36.8892600, -83.0551700 |
| Altitude | 495 |
| Country | United States |
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 385 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $31.83 | $63.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.90 | $71.79 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.28 | $78.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.77 | $89.53 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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