How far is Elizabethtown, KY from Georgetown, KY?

The driving distance from Elizabethtown, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 220 miles (354.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.9 miles (263.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
220.02 mi
04h 02m
Flight
163.84 mi
263.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.84 mi
Kilometers
263.68 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.02 mi
Kilometers
354.09 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Sat, May 30, 3:39 PM EDT
Return by in Elizabethtown
Sat, May 30, 7:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabethtown
2026-05-30T11:36
Arrive Georgetown
Sat, May 30, 3:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 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
8:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elizabethtown
9:00 PM EDT
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
Livingston
KY

City in Kentucky, US

From Elizabethtown
109.9 mi
02h 01m
To Georgetown
110.1 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Mulberry Street

    2 mi · 3 min · North Mulberry Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    1218 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    3127 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown

    1.5 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    23.8 mi · 26 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Bardstown

    1394 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Springfield Road

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Springfield Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Bardstown Road

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Bardstown Road

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    28 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    24.3 mi · 28 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Danville Bypass

    5.5 mi · 7 min · South Danville Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on Stanford Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Stanford Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Danville Road

    29 mi · 34 min · Danville Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Daniel Boone Trail

    2 mi · 3 min · South Daniel Boone Trail

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  17. 17

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

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  19. 19

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue on Bob Madon Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bob Madon Bypass

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Harlan Road

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Pineville Road

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Pineville Road

  23. 23

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Turn left

    118 m · 10 sec

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout

    19.6 mi · 34 min

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bardstown Road
33.5 mi · 15%
Pineville Road
32.6 mi · 15%
South Daniel Boone Trail
31.8 mi · 14%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 14%
Danville Road
29 mi · 13%
Bluegrass Parkway
23.8 mi · 11%
Longest Stretch

Cumberland Gap Parkway

Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

30.7 mi · 00h 37m

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
04h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.1 mi
163.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livingston
02h 01m from Elizabethtown
Leave By
8:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Elizabethtown and Chance Rain Showers near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 220 miles (354.1 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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 109.9 miles from Elizabethtown and 110.1 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 163.9 miles (263.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.1 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 8:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.26 one way or $58.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Elizabethtown and Chance Rain Showers near Georgetown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethtown and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 163.84 mi (263.68 km).

Elizabethtown

#1 Elizabethtown

County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,331
Coordinates37.6939500, -85.8591300
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: North Mulberry Street (-85.859285, 37.694037)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 354 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.76 gal
29.39 L · about $29.26
Round trip
$58.53
15.52 gal · 58.78 L
Estimated CO2
69 kg one way
Round trip: 137.9 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.26 $58.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.00 $66.01
Premium $4.65 $36.12 $72.23
Diesel $5.30 $41.16 $82.32

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabethtown and Georgetown. The current time is 11:36:32.

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.