How far is Cynthiana, KY from Georgetown, KY?
The driving distance from Cynthiana, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 172.9 miles (278.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Breathitt County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cynthiana and Georgetown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cynthiana and Georgetown.
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Start on North Church Street
3170 ft · 1 min · North Church Street
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Continue on New Lair Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · New Lair Road
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Turn right
2831 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Paris Pike
2.7 mi · 4 min · Paris Pike
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Continue on Cynthiana Road
6.7 mi · 10 min · Cynthiana Road
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Take the ramp straight
158 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Paris By-Pass Road
1919 ft · 25 sec · Paris By-Pass Road
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Turn left onto Georgetown Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Georgetown Road
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Continue on West 8th Street
2436 ft · 44 sec · West 8th Street
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Turn right onto High Street
595 ft · 15 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto East 10th Street
705 ft · 12 sec · East 10th Street
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Turn straight onto Winchester Street
1704 ft · 29 sec · Winchester Street
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Continue on Winchester Road
8.8 mi · 13 min · Winchester Road
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Continue on Paris Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Paris Road
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Turn left
1496 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 60 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Mountain Parkway
42.6 mi · 46 min · Mountain Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on KY 15
159 m · 7 sec · KY 15
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Merge slight left
17.1 mi · 20 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Park Road
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Continue on KY 15
26.7 mi · 30 min · KY 15
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
1059 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Cumberland Road
11 mi · 19 min · Cumberland Road
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Continue on Cumberland Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · Cumberland Road
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Turn straight onto Bridge Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Cumberland Road
6.5 mi · 9 min · Cumberland Road
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Continue on Trace Branch Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Trace Branch Road
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Sand Hill Bottom Road
122 m · 18 sec · Sand Hill Bottom Road
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Continue on Sand Hill Bottom Road
1429 ft · 1 min · Sand Hill Bottom Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto United States Highway 119
2988 ft · 41 sec · United States Highway 119
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Turn right
2577 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto Gilley Hollow Road
93 m · 12 sec · Gilley Hollow Road
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Turn left
7.5 mi · 13 min
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At the end of the road, turn sharp left
2.6 mi · 5 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 Cynthiana and Georgetown.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Mountain Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Mountain Parkway
42.6 mi · 00h 46m
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 Cynthiana and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Georgetown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cynthiana to Georgetown?
The road trip is about 172.9 miles (278.3 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?
Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.5 miles from Cynthiana and 86.4 miles from Georgetown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 49 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 9:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.00 one way or $46.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cynthiana and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Georgetown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cynthiana and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 123.9 mi (199.4 km).
#1 Cynthiana
City in Harrison County, Kentucky, in the United States
| Population | 6,300 |
| Coordinates | 38.3903500, -84.2941000 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| 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: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $23.00 | $46.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.94 | $51.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.39 | $56.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.35 | $64.71 |
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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