How far is Georgetown, KY from Burkesville, KY?

The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Burkesville, KY is about 185.4 miles (298.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m 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
185.43 mi
03h 54m
Flight
128.21 mi
206.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.21 mi
Kilometers
206.33 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.43 mi
Kilometers
298.42 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burkesville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:31 AM CDT
Return by in Georgetown
Thu, Apr 23, 10:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-04-23T02:36
Arrive Burkesville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:12 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
London
KY

City in Kentucky, United States

From Georgetown
92.6 mi
01h 57m
To Burkesville
92.8 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph WSW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.4 mi · 34 min · Hal Rogers Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    51.9 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  16. 16

    Continue on North Main Street

    41 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hal Rogers Parkway
84.7 mi · 46%
I 75 North
11.6 mi · 6%
KY 80
0.21 mi
North Main Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Hal Rogers Parkway

Continue straight

51.9 mi · 01h 06m

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
03h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.2 mi
128.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
London
01h 57m from Georgetown
Leave By
9:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Georgetown and Sunny near Burkesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 185.4 miles (298.4 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?

London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.6 miles from Georgetown and 92.8 miles from Burkesville.

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

The direct path is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.2 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 9:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.66 one way or $49.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Georgetown and Sunny near Burkesville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Burkesville. Straight-line distance: 128.21 mi (206.33 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

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

#2 Burkesville

City in Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,437
Coordinates36.7903400, -85.3705200
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown (-83.05517, 36.88926)
End: Burkesville (-85.37052, 36.79034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.54 gal
24.77 L · about $24.66
Round trip
$49.32
13.08 gal · 49.54 L
Estimated CO2
58.1 kg one way
Round trip: 116.2 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.66 $49.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.81 $55.63
Premium $4.65 $30.44 $60.87
Diesel $5.30 $34.69 $69.38

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Georgetown, KY and Burkesville, KY. The current time in Georgetown is 02:36:51, although it is 01:36:51 in Burkesville.

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.