How far is Georgetown, KY from Burlington, KY?

The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Burlington, KY is about 241.3 miles (388.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.5 miles (279.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 28m 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
241.35 mi
04h 44m
Flight
173.47 mi
279.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.47 mi
Kilometers
279.17 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.35 mi
Kilometers
388.41 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Sun, Apr 12, 2:22 PM EDT
Return by in Georgetown
Sun, Apr 12, 7:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-04-12T09:38
Arrive Burlington
Sun, Apr 12, 2:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 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
7:32 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
Brodhead
KY

Human settlement in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Georgetown
120.7 mi
02h 22m
To Burlington
120.6 mi
02h 22m

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
81°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    88.3 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati

    63.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 18: Florence, Burlington

    1189 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Burlington Pike

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Burlington Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on Burlington Pike

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Burlington Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Washington Street

    975 ft · 29 sec · Washington Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    21 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
152 mi · 63%
Burlington Pike
4.53 mi · 2%
KY 18
0.22 mi
Washington Street
0.18 mi
Jefferson Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

88.3 mi · 01h 35m

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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.8 mi
173.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brodhead
02h 22m from Georgetown
Leave By
7:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Georgetown and Partly Sunny near Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 241.3 miles (388.4 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?

Brodhead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.7 miles from Georgetown and 120.6 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 173.5 miles (279.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.8 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 7:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.13 one way or $64.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 173.47 mi (279.17 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

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

#2 Burlington

Census-designated place in Kentucky, United States

Population15,926
Coordinates39.0275600, -84.7241100
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown (-83.05517, 36.88926)
End: Burlington (-84.72411, 39.02756)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 388 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.52 gal
32.24 L · about $32.13
Round trip
$64.26
17.04 gal · 64.48 L
Estimated CO2
75.7 kg one way
Round trip: 151.4 kg / 334 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.13 $64.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.24 $72.47
Premium $4.65 $39.65 $79.30
Diesel $5.30 $45.19 $90.38

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Georgetown and Burlington. The current time is 09:38:08.

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.