How far is Francisville, KY from Georgetown, KY?

The driving distance from Francisville, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 249.5 miles (401.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178 miles (286.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 31m 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
249.47 mi
04h 15m
Flight
178.04 mi
286.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.04 mi
Kilometers
286.52 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.47 mi
Kilometers
401.49 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Thu, Jun 11, 6:55 AM EDT
Return by in Francisville
Thu, Jun 11, 11:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Francisville
2026-06-11T02:39
Arrive Georgetown
Thu, Jun 11, 6:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 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
8:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Francisville
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
Brodhead
KY

Human settlement in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Francisville
123.2 mi
02h 07m
To Georgetown
126.3 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Bend Road

    2889 ft · 59 sec · North Bend Road

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Bend Road

    30 m · 2 sec · North Bend Road

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto North Bend Road

    2299 ft · 44 sec · North Bend Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Bend Road

    33 m · 2 sec · North Bend Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto North Bend Road

    5.1 mi · 8 min · North Bend Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    1378 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Burlington Pike

    3 mi · 5 min · Burlington Pike

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville

    1.6 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    150.7 mi · 2 hr 42 min

  10. 10

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

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Bob Madon Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bob Madon Bypass

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Harlan Road

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Pineville Road

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Pineville Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    118 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    19.6 mi · 34 min

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
152 mi · 61%
Pineville Road
32.6 mi · 13%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 12%
Harlan Road
15.9 mi · 6%
North Bend Road
6.14 mi · 2%
Burlington Pike
2.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

151 mi · 02h 42m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.5 mi
178 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brodhead
02h 07m from Francisville
Leave By
8:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Francisville and 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 Francisville to Georgetown?

The road trip is about 249.5 miles (401.5 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?

Brodhead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.2 miles from Francisville and 126.3 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 178 miles (286.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.5 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 8:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.18 one way or $66.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Francisville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Georgetown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Francisville and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 178.04 mi (286.52 km).

Francisville

#1 Francisville

Township in Boone County, Kentucky

Population7,944
Coordinates39.1050600, -84.7243900
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: North Bend Road (-84.72451, 39.104983)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 401 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.8 gal
33.32 L · about $33.18
Round trip
$66.37
17.6 gal · 66.64 L
Estimated CO2
78.2 kg one way
Round trip: 156.4 kg / 345 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.18 $66.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.43 $74.85
Premium $4.65 $40.96 $81.91
Diesel $5.30 $46.68 $93.35

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 · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Francisville and Georgetown. The current time is 02:39:58.

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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.