How far is Fulton, KY from Georgetown, KY?

The driving distance from Fulton, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 406.6 miles (654.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 323.4 miles (520.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
406.61 mi
06h 59m
Flight
323.42 mi
520.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
323.42 mi
Kilometers
520.49 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
406.61 mi
Kilometers
654.38 km
Drive Time
06h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Thu, Apr 23, 11:05 AM EDT
Return by in Fulton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fulton
2026-04-23T03:05
Arrive Georgetown
Thu, Apr 23, 10:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:59 PM to 3:29 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fulton
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Glasgow
KY

City in Barren County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Fulton
204.5 mi
03h 29m
To Georgetown
202.1 mi
03h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    48 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    35 m · 11 sec · Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    582 ft · 14 sec · Lake Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mears Street

    1083 ft · 27 sec · Mears Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Martin L King Jr Drive

    1351 ft · 27 sec · Martin L King Jr Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Mayfield Road

    528 ft · 11 sec · Mayfield Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Fulgham Road

    74 m · 5 sec · Fulgham Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Kentucky Avenue

    2047 ft · 42 sec · Kentucky Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    1546 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    48 mi · 51 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East, I 69 North: Nashville, Henderson

    40.6 mi · 44 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 80: Cadiz, Hopkinsville

    1538 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Hopkinsville Road

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Hopkinsville Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Cadiz Road

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Cadiz Road

  15. 15

    Continue on West 7th Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West 7th Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto West 9th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West 9th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto McLean Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · McLean Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Russellville Road

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Russellville Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Jefferson Davis Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Russellville Road

    19 mi · 22 min · Russellville Road

  21. 21

    Continue on West 4th Street

    1391 ft · 25 sec · West 4th Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 4th Street

    70 m · 7 sec · West 4th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    22 m · 2 sec · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    3253 ft · 55 sec · East 4th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    114 m · 6 sec · Franklin Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Franklin Road

    1133 ft · 19 sec · Franklin Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Franklin Street

    765 ft · 13 sec · Franklin Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Bowling Green Road

    2964 ft · 52 sec · Bowling Green Road

  29. 29

    Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · East Jefferson Davis Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Bowling Green Road

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Bowling Green Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Russellville Road

    8 mi · 9 min · Russellville Road

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165 South

    1676 ft · 41 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 5 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Louisville

    1997 ft · 59 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Louisville

    1.1 km · 54 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65

    21.7 mi · 23 min · Interstate Highway 65

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward Somerset, Glasgow

    2467 ft · 1 min

  38. 38

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

    85.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Cumberland Parkway

  39. 39

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

    1523 ft · 32 sec

  40. 40

    Continue straight

    2045 ft · 34 sec

  41. 41

    Turn left

    33.8 mi · 41 min

  42. 42

    Take the exit right

    1778 ft · 43 sec

  43. 43

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  44. 44

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

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  45. 45

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  46. 46

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  47. 47

    Continue on Bob Madon Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bob Madon Bypass

  48. 48

    Turn left onto Harlan Road

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road

  49. 49

    Continue on Pineville Road

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Pineville Road

  50. 50

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  51. 51

    Turn left

    118 m · 10 sec

  52. 52

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  53. 53

    Exit the roundabout

    19.6 mi · 34 min

  54. 54

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fulton 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
54 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
5 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cumberland Parkway
85.6 mi · 21%
Kentucky Avenue
48.6 mi · 12%
I 24 East
40.6 mi · 10%
Russellville Road
35.9 mi · 9%
Pineville Road
32.6 mi · 8%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 8%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 59m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83.2 mi
323.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glasgow
03h 29m from Fulton
Leave By
10:02 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fulton and Sunny near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 406.6 miles (654.4 km) and usually takes 06h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Glasgow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 204.5 miles from Fulton and 202.1 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 323.4 miles (520.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.2 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.11 one way or $108.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fulton and Sunny near Georgetown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fulton and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 323.42 mi (520.49 km).

Fulton

#1 Fulton

City in Fulton County, Kentucky, United States

Population2,108
Coordinates36.5042300, -88.8742300
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: Walnut Street (-88.874225, 36.50403)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 654 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.35 gal
54.31 L · about $54.11
Round trip
$108.23
28.7 gal · 108.62 L
Estimated CO2
127.5 kg one way
Round trip: 255.1 kg / 562 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $54.11 $108.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $61.03 $122.06
Premium $4.65 $66.78 $133.57
Diesel $5.30 $76.11 $152.22

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 · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fulton, KY and Georgetown, KY. The current time in Fulton is 03:05:39, although it is 04:05:39 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.