How far is Georgetown, KY from Carlisle, KY?
The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Carlisle, KY is about 161.5 miles (259.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.8 miles (179.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Breathitt County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Georgetown and Carlisle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown and Carlisle.
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Start on the route
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn sharp right
7 mi · 12 min
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Turn right
2395 ft · 51 sec
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Continue on Gilley Hollow Road
93 m · 12 sec · Gilley Hollow Road
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Turn left onto College Road
2577 ft · 57 sec · College Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto United States Highway 119
2988 ft · 41 sec · United States Highway 119
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Turn right onto Sand Hill Bottom
1429 ft · 1 min · Sand Hill Bottom
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Continue on Sand Hill Bottom Road
122 m · 21 sec · Sand Hill Bottom Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1107 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn straight
9.8 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Bridge Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Bridge Road
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Turn straight onto Cumberland Road
5.9 mi · 11 min · Cumberland Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cumberland Road
11.2 mi · 20 min · Cumberland Road
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Continue on Ken Mount Road
1023 ft · 22 sec · Ken Mount Road
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Turn right
5 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
29.8 mi · 34 min
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Turn right
18.6 mi · 22 min
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Merge slight left onto Mountain Parkway
20 mi · 21 min · Mountain Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
1120 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Morris Creek Road
8.7 mi · 13 min · Morris Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
7.4 mi · 11 min · Main Street
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Continue on South Bank Street
2223 ft · 40 sec · South Bank Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
111 m · 12 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Maysville Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Maysville Street
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Continue on Maysville Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Maysville Road
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Continue on Flemingsburg Road
11.3 mi · 16 min · Flemingsburg Road
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Turn left onto Moorefield Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Moorefield Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Moorefield Road
8.4 mi · 15 min · Moorefield Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1800 ft · 36 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Georgetown and Carlisle.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Georgetown and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carlisle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Georgetown to Carlisle?
The road trip is about 161.5 miles (259.9 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?
Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.8 miles from Georgetown and 80.8 miles from Carlisle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.8 miles (179.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.7 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 9:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.49 one way or $42.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Georgetown and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carlisle.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Carlisle. Straight-line distance: 111.78 mi (179.9 km).
#1 Georgetown
City in Kentucky
| Population | 35,847 |
| Coordinates | 36.8892600, -83.0551700 |
| Altitude | 495 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carlisle
County seat in Kentucky
| Population | 2,059 |
| Coordinates | 38.3120200, -84.0274300 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carlisle (-84.02743, 38.31202)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $21.49 | $42.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.24 | $48.48 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.53 | $53.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.23 | $60.47 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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