How far is Georgetown, KY from Alexandria, KY?

The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Alexandria, KY is about 217 miles (349.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.4 miles (258.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
217 mi
04h 53m
Flight
160.43 mi
258.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.43 mi
Kilometers
258.18 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
217 mi
Kilometers
349.23 km
Drive Time
04h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alexandria
Thu, Apr 16, 8:11 AM EDT
Return by in Georgetown
Thu, Apr 16, 1:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-04-16T03:18
Arrive Alexandria
Thu, Apr 16, 8:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 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
7:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Georgetown
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
Campton
KY

County seat in Kentucky

From Georgetown
108.5 mi
02h 26m
To Alexandria
108.5 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right

    7 mi · 12 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2395 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on Gilley Hollow Road

    93 m · 12 sec · Gilley Hollow Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto College Road

    2577 ft · 57 sec · College Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto United States Highway 119

    2988 ft · 41 sec · United States Highway 119

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Sand Hill Bottom

    1429 ft · 1 min · Sand Hill Bottom

  8. 8

    Continue on Sand Hill Bottom Road

    122 m · 21 sec · Sand Hill Bottom Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1107 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    9.8 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Bridge Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Bridge Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Cumberland Road

    5.9 mi · 11 min · Cumberland Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cumberland Road

    11.2 mi · 20 min · Cumberland Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Ken Mount Road

    1023 ft · 22 sec · Ken Mount Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    5 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left

    29.8 mi · 34 min

  20. 20

    Turn right

    18.6 mi · 22 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Mountain Parkway

    42.7 mi · 46 min · Mountain Parkway

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 55 sec

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 627: Paris , Winchester

    1549 ft · 40 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Paris Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Paris Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Winchester Road

    8.8 mi · 13 min · Winchester Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Winchester Street

    1704 ft · 29 sec · Winchester Street

  27. 27

    Continue on East 10th Street

    134 m · 10 sec · East 10th Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Main Street

    603 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    2706 ft · 46 sec · 8th Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Georgetown Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto By-Pass Road

    2235 ft · 36 sec · By-Pass Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Cynthiana Road

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Cynthiana Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Paris Pike

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Paris Pike

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 27 North, US 62 East

    49 m · 7 sec

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout onto US 27 North, US 62 East

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  36. 36

    Continue on Falmouth Road

    12.8 mi · 17 min · Falmouth Road

  37. 37

    Continue on U.S. Highway 27 South

    7 mi · 10 min · U.S. Highway 27 South

  38. 38

    Continue on Ridgeway Avenue

    22.4 mi · 32 min · Ridgeway Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1659 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    11 m · 2 sec · Washington Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
41 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mountain Parkway
43.6 mi · 20%
Ridgeway Avenue
22.4 mi · 10%
Cumberland Road
17.1 mi · 8%
Falmouth Road
12.8 mi · 6%
Winchester Road
8.79 mi · 4%
U.S. Highway 27 South
6.98 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Mountain Parkway

Merge slight left onto Mountain Parkway

42.7 mi · 00h 46m

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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.6 mi
160.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Campton
02h 26m from Georgetown
Leave By
7:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Georgetown and Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alexandria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 217 miles (349.2 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?

Campton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.5 miles from Georgetown and 108.5 miles from Alexandria.

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

The direct path is about 160.4 miles (258.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.6 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 7:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.89 one way or $57.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Georgetown and Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alexandria.

Stop Ideas Near Campton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Campton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Campton.

RAIL

Maysville

104 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

115 mi away
99 15th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 160.43 mi (258.18 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Alexandria

#2 Alexandria

City in and the county seat of Campbell County, Kentucky, United States

Population9,807
Coordinates38.9595100, -84.3879900
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown (-83.05517, 36.88926)
End: Alexandria (-84.38799, 38.95951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 349 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.66 gal
28.99 L · about $28.89
Round trip
$57.77
15.32 gal · 57.98 L
Estimated CO2
68.1 kg one way
Round trip: 136.1 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.89 $57.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.58 $65.16
Premium $4.65 $35.65 $71.30
Diesel $5.30 $40.63 $81.26

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Georgetown and Alexandria. The current time is 03:18:22.

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.