How far is Elk Creek, KY from Georgetown, KY?

The driving distance from Elk Creek, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 224.8 miles (361.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152 miles (244.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m 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
224.81 mi
03h 49m
Flight
152.04 mi
244.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.04 mi
Kilometers
244.69 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.81 mi
Kilometers
361.79 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Thu, Oct 15, 7:36 PM EDT
Return by in Elk Creek
Thu, Oct 15, 11:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elk Creek
2026-10-15T15:46
Arrive Georgetown
Thu, Oct 15, 7:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elk Creek
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 Elk Creek
109.4 mi
01h 54m
To Georgetown
115.4 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
78°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elk Creek and Georgetown.

  1. 1

    Start on Elk Creek Road

    1988 ft · 44 sec · Elk Creek Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Plum Ridge Road

    1498 ft · 32 sec · Plum Ridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Taylorsville Road

    4 mi · 5 min · Taylorsville Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Little Mount Road

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Little Mount Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Briar Ridge Road

    10.5 mi · 12 min · Briar Ridge Road

  6. 6

    Continue on New Liberty Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · New Liberty Road

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    16.9 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    29 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    28 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    24.3 mi · 28 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Danville Bypass

    5.5 mi · 7 min · South Danville Bypass

  13. 13

    Continue on Stanford Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Stanford Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Danville Road

    29 mi · 34 min · Danville Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South Daniel Boone Trail

    2 mi · 3 min · South Daniel Boone Trail

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  18. 18

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

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  20. 20

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue on Bob Madon Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bob Madon Bypass

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Harlan Road

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Pineville Road

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Pineville Road

  24. 24

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Turn left

    118 m · 10 sec

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout

    19.6 mi · 34 min

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elk Creek 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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Liberty Road
45.5 mi · 20%
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%
Harlan Road
15.9 mi · 7%
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
03h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.8 mi
152 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livingston
01h 54m from Elk Creek
Leave By
9:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elk Creek and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elk Creek to Georgetown?

The road trip is about 224.8 miles (361.8 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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 109.4 miles from Elk Creek and 115.4 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 152 miles (244.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.8 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 9:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.68 one way or $63.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Elk Creek and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Georgetown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elk Creek and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 152.04 mi (244.69 km).

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#1 Elk Creek

Elk Creek is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.1003400, -85.3710700
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: Elk Creek Road (-85.371087, 38.100338)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 362 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.93 gal
30.03 L · about $31.68
Round trip
$63.36
15.86 gal · 60.06 L
Estimated CO2
70.5 kg one way
Round trip: 140.9 kg / 311 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $31.68 $63.36
Mid-grade $4.56 $36.16 $72.32
Premium $5.00 $39.63 $79.27
Diesel $6.12 $48.51 $97.02

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Elk Creek and Georgetown. The current time is 15:46:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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