How far is Georgetown, KY from Augusta, KY?

The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Augusta, KY is about 198.5 miles (319.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.1 miles (225.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 44m 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
198.47 mi
04h 22m
Flight
140.03 mi
225.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.03 mi
Kilometers
225.35 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.47 mi
Kilometers
319.41 km
Drive Time
04h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Sun, Apr 12, 1:59 PM EDT
Return by in Georgetown
Sun, Apr 12, 6:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-04-12T09:37
Arrive Augusta
Sun, Apr 12, 1:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 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
8:16 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
99.2 mi
02h 11m
To Augusta
99.2 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph ESE
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit right

    534 ft · 19 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Lee City Road

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Lee City Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Jackson Road

    13.6 mi · 15 min · Jackson Road

  24. 24

    Turn right

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  26. 26

    Continue on Morehead Road

    19.6 mi · 22 min · Morehead Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Clearfield Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Clearfield Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West Wilkinson Boulevard

    2764 ft · 59 sec · West Wilkinson Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Flemingsburg Road

    19.7 mi · 26 min · Flemingsburg Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Morehead Road

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Morehead Road

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Maysville Road

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Maysville Road

  33. 33

    Turn left onto AA Highway

    17.5 mi · 23 min · AA Highway

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Augusta Chatham Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Augusta Chatham Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Heather Renee French Boulevard

    2955 ft · 1 min · Heather Renee French Boulevard

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Elizabeth Street

    68 m · 15 sec · Elizabeth Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    48 m · 8 sec · East 4th Street

  38. 38

    Turn right

    49 m · 12 sec

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
39 steps
25 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morehead Road
28.6 mi · 14%
Flemingsburg Road
19.7 mi · 10%
AA Highway
17.5 mi · 9%
Cumberland Road
17.1 mi · 9%
Jackson Road
14.8 mi · 7%
Maysville Road
12.3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

29.8 mi · 00h 34m

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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.4 mi
140.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Campton
02h 11m from Georgetown
Leave By
8:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Georgetown and Mostly Sunny near Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 198.5 miles (319.4 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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 99.2 miles from Georgetown and 99.2 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 140.1 miles (225.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.4 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 8:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.40 one way or $52.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Augusta. Straight-line distance: 140.03 mi (225.35 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

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

City in Kentucky, United States

Population1,142
Coordinates38.7717400, -84.0057600
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown (-83.05517, 36.88926)
End: Augusta (-84.00576, 38.77174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7 gal
26.51 L · about $26.40
Round trip
$52.79
14 gal · 53.02 L
Estimated CO2
62.2 kg one way
Round trip: 124.4 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.40 $52.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.77 $59.54
Premium $4.65 $32.58 $65.16
Diesel $5.30 $37.13 $74.26

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Georgetown and Augusta. The current time is 09:37:06.

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.