How far is Clay, KY from Georgetown, KY?
The driving distance from Clay, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 353.4 miles (568.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 265.4 miles (427.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 00m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 00m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Adair County, Kentucky, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clay and Georgetown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clay and Georgetown.
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Start on Main Street
2989 ft · 51 sec · Main Street
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Continue on North Broadway
5.1 mi · 8 min · North Broadway
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Turn straight
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn right
14.6 mi · 22 min
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Continue on Island Ford Road
1 km · 1 min · Island Ford Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1067 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
9.3 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 169 South: Hopkinsville
1.1 km · 43 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
1750 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
38.1 mi · 41 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 165 South: Bowling Green
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
33.2 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right
826 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Morgantown Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Morgantown Road
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Turn left onto Old Morgantown Road
1 mi · 3 min · Old Morgantown Road
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Turn left onto University Boulevard
110 m · 9 sec · University Boulevard
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Continue on Kentucky Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Kentucky Street
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Continue on Louisville Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Louisville Road
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Turn right
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
14.5 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Somerset, Glasgow
2467 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
85.6 mi · 1 hr 32 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 Clay and Georgetown.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Cumberland Parkway
Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
85.6 mi · 01h 32m
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.
Sunny leaving Clay and Sunny near Georgetown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clay to Georgetown?
The road trip is about 353.4 miles (568.8 km) and usually takes 06h 00m 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?
Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.9 miles from Clay and 180.5 miles from Georgetown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 265.4 miles (427.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 88 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 5:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.02 one way or $94.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Clay 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 Clay and Sunny near Georgetown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clay and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 265.38 mi (427.09 km).
#1 Clay
Human settlement in Webster County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,091 |
| Coordinates | 37.4767100, -87.8200200 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| 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: 569 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 24m |
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 | $47.02 | $94.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $53.03 | $106.07 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $58.04 | $116.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $66.14 | $132.28 |
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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