How far is Georgetown, KY from Auburn, KY?

The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Auburn, KY is about 259.5 miles (417.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 202 miles (325.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 19m 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
259.55 mi
05h 09m
Flight
202.01 mi
325.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
202.01 mi
Kilometers
325.11 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.55 mi
Kilometers
417.71 km
Drive Time
05h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Wed, Apr 15, 12:36 PM CDT
Return by in Georgetown
Wed, Apr 15, 6:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-04-15T08:26
Arrive Auburn
Wed, Apr 15, 1:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:40 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
Somerset
KY

City in Kentucky, United States

From Georgetown
129.6 mi
02h 34m
To Auburn
129.9 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 80: Somerset, London

    865 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    71 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Hal Rogers Parkway

    34.5 mi · 41 min · Hal Rogers Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn right

    2233 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Bowling Green

    3226 ft · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

    85.9 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Cumberland Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Cumberland Parkway

    1612 ft · 20 sec · Cumberland Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Cumberland Expressway

    1.2 km · 2 min · Cumberland Expressway

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 23 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165, KY 9007: Owensboro, Scottsville

    1272 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 165: Owensboro

    2931 ft · 50 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 80: Russellville, Bowling Green

    1843 ft · 45 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Russellville Road

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Russellville Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Bowling Green Road

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Bowling Green Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Bowling Green Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Bowling Green Road

  25. 25

    Continue on East Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Pearl Street

    106 m · 15 sec · Pearl Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pearl Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cumberland Parkway
86.2 mi · 33%
Hal Rogers Parkway
34.5 mi · 13%
Cumberland Expressway
22.1 mi · 9%
I 75 North
11.6 mi · 4%
Russellville Road
8.24 mi · 3%
Bowling Green Road
5.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Cumberland Parkway

Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

85.9 mi · 01h 32m

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
05h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.5 mi
202 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somerset
02h 34m from Georgetown
Leave By
6:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Georgetown and Mostly Cloudy near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 259.5 miles (417.7 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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?

Somerset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.6 miles from Georgetown and 129.9 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 202 miles (325.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.5 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 6:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.54 one way or $69.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Georgetown and Mostly Cloudy near Auburn.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 202.01 mi (325.11 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
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#2 Auburn

City in Kentucky

Population1,404
Coordinates36.8642100, -86.7102700
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown (-83.05517, 36.88926)
End: Auburn (-86.71027, 36.86421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 418 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.16 gal
34.67 L · about $34.54
Round trip
$69.08
18.32 gal · 69.34 L
Estimated CO2
81.4 kg one way
Round trip: 162.8 kg / 359 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.54 $69.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.96 $77.91
Premium $4.65 $42.63 $85.26
Diesel $5.30 $48.58 $97.17

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Georgetown, KY and Auburn, KY. The current time in Georgetown is 08:26:23, although it is 07:26:23 in Auburn.

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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.