How far is Georgetown, KY from Anchorage, KY?

The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Anchorage, KY is about 233.2 miles (375.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.7 miles (266.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 12m 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
233.18 mi
04h 36m
Flight
165.73 mi
266.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.73 mi
Kilometers
266.71 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.18 mi
Kilometers
375.26 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anchorage
Thu, Apr 16, 7:56 AM EDT
Return by in Georgetown
Thu, Apr 16, 12:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-04-16T03:20
Arrive Anchorage
Thu, Apr 16, 7:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 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
7:48 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
Mount Vernon
KY

City in Rockcastle County, Kentucky

From Georgetown
116.6 mi
02h 18m
To Anchorage
116.6 mi
02h 18m

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
81°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19.6 mi · 34 min

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    27 m · 2 sec

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout

    105 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    29 mi · 33 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    34.4 mi · 43 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Lexington

    1811 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    88.3 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville

    55.7 mi · 1 hr

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1329 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    1.4 km · 58 sec · Gene Snyder Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Middletown, Eastwood

    1796 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60: Middletown, Eastwood

    57 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Shelbyville Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Shelbyville Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Evergreen Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Evergreen Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hazelwood Road

    1849 ft · 1 min · Hazelwood Road

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Hazelwood Road

    7 m · 1 sec · Hazelwood Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hazelwood Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
88.6 mi · 38%
I 64 West
55.9 mi · 24%
Shelbyville Road
1.67 mi · 1%
Evergreen Road
1.26 mi · 1%
Gene Snyder Freeway
0.84 mi
US 60
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

88.3 mi · 01h 35m

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.5 mi
165.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Vernon
02h 18m from Georgetown
Leave By
7:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 233.2 miles (375.3 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?

Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.6 miles from Georgetown and 116.6 miles from Anchorage.

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

The direct path is about 165.7 miles (266.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.5 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 7:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.04 one way or $62.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Anchorage. Straight-line distance: 165.73 mi (266.71 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

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

#2 Anchorage

Small city in Kentucky, USA

Population2,427
Coordinates38.2667400, -85.5330200
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown (-83.05517, 36.88926)
End: Anchorage (-85.53302, 38.26674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 375 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.23 gal
31.15 L · about $31.04
Round trip
$62.07
16.46 gal · 62.3 L
Estimated CO2
73.1 kg one way
Round trip: 146.3 kg / 323 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.04 $62.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.00 $70.00
Premium $4.65 $38.30 $76.60
Diesel $5.30 $43.65 $87.30

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 Anchorage. The current time is 03:20:28.

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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.