How far is Earlington, KY from Georgetown, KY?

The driving distance from Earlington, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 329.8 miles (530.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247.1 miles (397.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
329.85 mi
05h 32m
Flight
247.08 mi
397.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
247.08 mi
Kilometers
397.63 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
329.85 mi
Kilometers
530.85 km
Drive Time
05h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Sun, May 31, 2:12 AM EDT
Return by in Earlington
Sun, May 31, 6:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Earlington
2026-05-30T19:39
Arrive Georgetown
Sun, May 31, 1:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:32 PM to 2:32 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Earlington
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Russell Springs
KY

City in Kentucky

From Earlington
160.2 mi
02h 46m
To Georgetown
169.6 mi
02h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
6 mph ENE
Destination
75°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    102 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Robinson Street

    69 m · 12 sec · South Robinson Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cs-3021

    138 m · 25 sec · Cs-3021

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Railroad Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Railroad Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Hopkinsville Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Hopkinsville Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Cross Street

    2768 ft · 55 sec · Cross Street

  7. 7

    Continue on White City Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · White City Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1358 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 169 South: Hopkinsville

    1.1 km · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown

    1750 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    38.1 mi · 41 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165 South: Bowling Green

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    33.2 mi · 36 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    826 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Morgantown Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Morgantown Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Old Morgantown Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Old Morgantown Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto University Boulevard

    110 m · 9 sec · University Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Kentucky Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Kentucky Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Louisville Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Louisville Road

  21. 21

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    14.5 mi · 15 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Somerset, Glasgow

    2467 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

    85.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Cumberland Parkway

  26. 26

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

    1523 ft · 32 sec

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    2045 ft · 34 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left

    33.8 mi · 41 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit right

    1778 ft · 43 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  31. 31

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

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  33. 33

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  34. 34

    Continue on Bob Madon Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bob Madon Bypass

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Harlan Road

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Pineville Road

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Pineville Road

  37. 37

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  38. 38

    Turn left

    118 m · 10 sec

  39. 39

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  40. 40

    Exit the roundabout

    19.6 mi · 34 min

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Earlington 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
41 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
6 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cumberland Parkway
85.6 mi · 26%
Western Kentucky Parkway
38.1 mi · 12%
I 165 South
34 mi · 10%
Pineville Road
32.6 mi · 10%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 9%
Louisville Road
18 mi · 5%
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

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.

Drive Time
05h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+82.7 mi
247.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russell Springs
02h 46m from Earlington
Leave By
5:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Earlington and Partly Sunny near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 329.8 miles (530.8 km) and usually takes 05h 32m 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?

Russell Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.2 miles from Earlington and 169.6 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 247.1 miles (397.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.7 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.89 one way or $87.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Earlington and Georgetown, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Earlington and Partly Sunny near Georgetown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Earlington and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 247.08 mi (397.63 km).

Earlington

#1 Earlington

City in Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,321
Coordinates37.2742100, -87.5119400
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-87.512009, 37.274276)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 531 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.64 gal
44.06 L · about $43.89
Round trip
$87.79
23.28 gal · 88.12 L
Estimated CO2
103.4 kg one way
Round trip: 206.9 kg / 456 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $43.89 $87.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.50 $99.01
Premium $4.65 $54.17 $108.35
Diesel $5.30 $61.74 $123.48

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 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Earlington, KY and Georgetown, KY. The current time in Earlington is 19:39:56, although it is 20:39:56 in Georgetown.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.