How far is Georgetown, KY from Brooks, KY?

The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Brooks, KY is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.5 miles (268 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 09m 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
221.52 mi
04h 34m
Flight
166.55 mi
268.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.55 mi
Kilometers
268.04 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.52 mi
Kilometers
356.5 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brooks
Wed, Apr 15, 11:38 AM EDT
Return by in Georgetown
Wed, Apr 15, 4:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-04-15T07:03
Arrive Brooks
Wed, Apr 15, 11:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 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
7:50 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Livingston
KY

City in Kentucky, US

From Georgetown
110.7 mi
02h 17m
To Brooks
110.8 mi
02h 17m

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
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.5 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25: Mount Vernon, Livingston

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    54 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Daniel Boone Trail

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Daniel Boone Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on Crab Orchard Road

    29 mi · 34 min · Crab Orchard Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Stanford Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Stanford Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Danville Bypass

    5.5 mi · 7 min · South Danville Bypass

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Perryville Road

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Perryville Road

  16. 16

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    1 mi · 1 min · East 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Springfield Road

    15.6 mi · 18 min · Springfield Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    28 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    15.1 mi · 17 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East John Rowan Boulevard

    4.4 mi · 6 min · East John Rowan Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on New Shepherdsville Road

    7.9 mi · 12 min · New Shepherdsville Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Clermont Road

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Clermont Road

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight right

    1603 ft · 39 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Kentucky Turnpike

    9.3 mi · 10 min · Kentucky Turnpike

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 1526: Brooks Road

    1504 ft · 37 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    58 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto John Harper Highway

    2049 ft · 47 sec · John Harper Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Brooks Hill Road

    1629 ft · 33 sec · Brooks Hill Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brooks Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Springfield Road
30.7 mi · 14%
I 75 North
29.9 mi · 13%
Crab Orchard Road
29 mi · 13%
Kentucky Turnpike
9.27 mi · 4%
New Shepherdsville Road
7.87 mi · 4%
Perryville Road
7.66 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn right

34.4 mi · 00h 43m

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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55 mi
166.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livingston
02h 17m from Georgetown
Leave By
7:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Georgetown and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brooks.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?

Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.7 miles from Georgetown and 110.8 miles from Brooks.

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

The direct path is about 166.5 miles (268 km), while the road route adds roughly 55 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 7:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.49 one way or $58.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Georgetown and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brooks.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Brooks. Straight-line distance: 166.55 mi (268.04 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

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

Brooks is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.0611800, -85.7096800
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown (-83.05517, 36.88926)
End: Brooks (-85.70968, 38.06118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 357 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.82 gal
29.59 L · about $29.49
Round trip
$58.98
15.64 gal · 59.18 L
Estimated CO2
69.5 kg one way
Round trip: 139 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.49 $58.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.26 $66.52
Premium $4.65 $36.39 $72.79
Diesel $5.30 $41.48 $82.95

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

There is no time difference between Georgetown and Brooks. The current time is 07:03:23.

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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.