How far is Fern Creek, KY from Georgetown, KY?
The driving distance from Fern Creek, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 238.9 miles (384.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.2 miles (264.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.
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City in Kentucky, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fern Creek and Georgetown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fern Creek and Georgetown.
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Start on Fern Creek Road
28 m · 9 sec · Fern Creek Road
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Continue on Fern Creek Road
47 m · 7 sec · Fern Creek Road
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
987 ft · 49 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Bardstown Road
6.3 mi · 8 min · Bardstown Road
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Continue on Mt Washington Bypass
2.5 mi · 3 min · Mt Washington Bypass
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Continue on Bardstown Rd;Louisville Road
2.6 mi · 3 min · Bardstown Rd;Louisville Road
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Continue on Bardstown Road; Louisville Road
123 m · 5 sec · Bardstown Road; Louisville Road
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Continue on Bardstown Rd; Louisville Road
1173 ft · 15 sec · Bardstown Rd; Louisville Road
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Continue on Louisville Road
12.6 mi · 14 min · Louisville Road
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Continue on North 3rd Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North 3rd Street
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Turn left onto East John Rowan Boulevard
3.3 mi · 4 min · East John Rowan Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Springfield Road
5.9 mi · 7 min · Springfield Road
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Continue on Bardstown Road
9.2 mi · 11 min · Bardstown Road
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Keep slight left
28 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right
24.3 mi · 28 min
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Turn right onto South Danville Bypass
5.5 mi · 7 min · South Danville Bypass
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Continue on Stanford Road
2 mi · 2 min · Stanford Road
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Continue on Danville Road
29 mi · 34 min · Danville Road
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Continue on South Daniel Boone Trail
2 mi · 3 min · South Daniel Boone Trail
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Take the ramp slight right
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
29.6 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville
1752 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Corbin Bypass
2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass
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Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway
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Continue on Bob Madon Bypass
1.8 mi · 3 min · Bob Madon Bypass
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Turn left onto Harlan Road
15.9 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road
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Continue on Pineville Road
13.1 mi · 15 min · Pineville Road
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
118 m · 10 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
28 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
19.6 mi · 34 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 Fern Creek and Georgetown.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny leaving Fern Creek and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Georgetown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fern Creek to Georgetown?
The road trip is about 238.9 miles (384.4 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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 110.7 miles from Fern Creek and 128.1 miles from Georgetown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.2 miles (264.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.79 one way or $63.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny around Fern Creek and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Georgetown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fern Creek and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 164.2 mi (264.26 km).
#1 Fern Creek
City in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 18,409 |
| Coordinates | 38.1597900, -85.5877400 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| 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: 384 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
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 | $31.79 | $63.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.85 | $71.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.23 | $78.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.71 | $89.43 |
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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