How far is Cave City, KY from Georgetown, KY?
The driving distance from Cave City, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 210.8 miles (339.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161 miles (259.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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City in Kentucky, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cave City and Georgetown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cave City and Georgetown.
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Start on Broadway Street
142 m · 13 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto South Dixie Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · South Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto East Happy Valley Street
2916 ft · 55 sec · East Happy Valley Street
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Continue on Happy Valley Road
7.2 mi · 10 min · Happy Valley Road
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Turn left onto Veterans Outer Loop
5.4 mi · 6 min · Veterans Outer Loop
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Turn left
1691 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
70.3 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Cumberland Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside
1523 ft · 32 sec
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Continue straight
2045 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left
33.8 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit right
1778 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 12 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 Cave City and Georgetown.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Cumberland Parkway
Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
70.3 mi · 01h 15m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cave City 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 Cave City to Georgetown?
The road trip is about 210.8 miles (339.3 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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 107.5 miles from Cave City and 103.3 miles from Georgetown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161 miles (259.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.8 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 9:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.06 one way or $56.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cave City and Georgetown, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cave City and Mostly Sunny near Georgetown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cave City and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 161 mi (259.1 km).
#1 Cave City
City in Kentucky
| Population | 2,426 |
| Coordinates | 37.1367200, -85.9569200 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| 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: 339 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $28.06 | $56.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.64 | $63.28 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.63 | $69.25 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.46 | $78.92 |
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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