How far is Georgetown, KY from Barbourville, KY?

The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Barbourville, KY is about 67.4 miles (108.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.44 mi
01h 31m
Flight
46.1 mi
74.19 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.1 mi
Kilometers
74.19 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.44 mi
Kilometers
108.53 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barbourville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:35 PM EDT
Return by in Georgetown
Sun, Apr 19, 2:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-04-19T11:04
Arrive Barbourville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Georgetown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Loyall
KY

City in Kentucky

From Georgetown
33.7 mi
00h 45m
To Barbourville
33.7 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.1 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Daniel Boone Drive

    2549 ft · 55 sec · Daniel Boone Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    65 m · 6 sec · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout toward Court Square

    571 ft · 11 sec · Court Square

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Court Square

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Daniel Boone Drive
0.48 mi · 1%
Court Square
0.11 mi
South Main Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

29 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
46.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loyall
00h 45m from Georgetown
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Georgetown and Rain Showers Likely near Barbourville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.4 miles (108.5 km) and usually takes 01h 31m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Loyall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from Georgetown and 33.7 miles from Barbourville.

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

The direct path is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.97 one way or $17.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Georgetown and Rain Showers Likely near Barbourville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Barbourville. Straight-line distance: 46.1 mi (74.19 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

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

#2 Barbourville

City in Knox County, Kentucky, United States

Population2,974
Coordinates36.8664800, -83.8888100
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown (-83.05517, 36.88926)
End: Barbourville (-83.88881, 36.86648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.38 gal
9.01 L · about $8.97
Round trip
$17.95
4.76 gal · 18.02 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.3 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.97 $17.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.12 $20.24
Premium $4.65 $11.08 $22.15
Diesel $5.30 $12.62 $25.25

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Georgetown and Barbourville. The current time is 11:04:07.

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.