How far is Clinton, KY from Georgetown, KY?

The driving distance from Clinton, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 406.7 miles (654.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 329 miles (529.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
406.67 mi
07h 03m
Flight
328.93 mi
529.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
328.93 mi
Kilometers
529.36 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
406.67 mi
Kilometers
654.47 km
Drive Time
07h 03m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Wed, May 13, 2:19 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton
Wed, May 13, 8:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-05-12T18:15
Arrive Georgetown
Wed, May 13, 1:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:03 PM to 3:33 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Glasgow
KY

City in Barren County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Clinton
205.5 mi
03h 31m
To Georgetown
201.1 mi
03h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Washington Street

    725 ft · 30 sec · North Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mayfield Road

    12 mi · 21 min · Mayfield Road

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Purchase Parkway North: Mayfield

    778 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    36.9 mi · 40 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East, I 69 North: Nashville, Henderson

    40.6 mi · 44 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 80: Cadiz, Hopkinsville

    1538 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Hopkinsville Road

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Hopkinsville Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Cadiz Road

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Cadiz Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West 7th Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West 7th Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West 9th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West 9th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto McLean Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · McLean Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Russellville Road

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Russellville Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Jefferson Davis Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Russellville Road

    19 mi · 22 min · Russellville Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West 4th Street

    1391 ft · 25 sec · West 4th Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 4th Street

    70 m · 7 sec · West 4th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    22 m · 2 sec · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    3253 ft · 55 sec · East 4th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    114 m · 6 sec · Franklin Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Franklin Road

    1133 ft · 19 sec · Franklin Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Franklin Street

    765 ft · 13 sec · Franklin Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Bowling Green Road

    2964 ft · 52 sec · Bowling Green Road

  24. 24

    Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · East Jefferson Davis Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Bowling Green Road

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Bowling Green Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Russellville Road

    8 mi · 9 min · Russellville Road

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165 South

    1676 ft · 41 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 5 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Louisville

    1997 ft · 59 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Louisville

    1.1 km · 54 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65

    21.7 mi · 23 min · Interstate Highway 65

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward Somerset, Glasgow

    2467 ft · 1 min

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

    85.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Cumberland Parkway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside

    1523 ft · 32 sec

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    2045 ft · 34 sec

  36. 36

    Turn left

    33.8 mi · 41 min

  37. 37

    Take the exit right

    1778 ft · 43 sec

  38. 38

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  39. 39

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

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  41. 41

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  42. 42

    Continue on Bob Madon Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bob Madon Bypass

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Harlan Road

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road

  44. 44

    Continue on Pineville Road

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Pineville Road

  45. 45

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  46. 46

    Turn left

    118 m · 10 sec

  47. 47

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  48. 48

    Exit the roundabout

    19.6 mi · 34 min

  49. 49

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
49 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cumberland Parkway
85.6 mi · 21%
I 24 East
40.6 mi · 10%
Purchase Parkway North
37 mi · 9%
Russellville Road
35.9 mi · 9%
Pineville Road
32.6 mi · 8%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77.7 mi
329 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glasgow
03h 31m from Clinton
Leave By
9:54 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clinton and Sunny near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 406.7 miles (654.5 km) and usually takes 07h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Glasgow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 205.5 miles from Clinton and 201.1 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 329 miles (529.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.7 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.11 one way or $108.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Clinton 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 Clinton and Sunny near Georgetown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 328.93 mi (529.36 km).

Clinton

#1 Clinton

City in Hickman County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,244
Coordinates36.6672800, -88.9934000
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: North Washington Street (-88.993617, 36.667283)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 654 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.35 gal
54.32 L · about $54.11
Round trip
$108.23
28.7 gal · 108.64 L
Estimated CO2
127.5 kg one way
Round trip: 255.1 kg / 562 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $54.11 $108.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $61.03 $122.06
Premium $4.65 $66.78 $133.57
Diesel $5.30 $76.11 $152.22

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 · May 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Clinton, KY and Georgetown, KY. The current time in Clinton is 18:15:53, although it is 19:15:53 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.