How far is Georgetown, KY from Carrollton, KY?
The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Carrollton, KY is about 238.5 miles (383.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.6 miles (273 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 57m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Rockcastle County, Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Georgetown and Carrollton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown and Carrollton.
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Start on the route
19.6 mi · 34 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
27 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
105 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
29 mi · 33 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
34.4 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Lexington
1811 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
88.3 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville
16.6 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Versailles, Frankfort
1471 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Frankfort
71 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Versailles Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Versailles Road
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Continue on Wilkinson Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · Wilkinson Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
593 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
125 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
16.2 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
6.6 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto Waverly Road
91 m · 11 sec · Waverly Road
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Turn left onto Crittenden Street
939 ft · 19 sec · Crittenden Street
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Continue on KY 355
12.3 mi · 22 min · KY 355
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At the end of the road, turn left
8.4 mi · 13 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highland Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Highland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Highland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Georgetown and Carrollton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Georgetown and Mostly Sunny near Carrollton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Georgetown to Carrollton?
The road trip is about 238.5 miles (383.9 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?
Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.3 miles from Georgetown and 119.3 miles from Carrollton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.6 miles (273 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.9 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 7:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.75 one way or $63.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Georgetown and Mostly Sunny near Carrollton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 169.63 mi (273 km).
#1 Georgetown
City in Kentucky
| Population | 35,847 |
| Coordinates | 36.8892600, -83.0551700 |
| Altitude | 495 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carrollton
County seat in Kentucky
| Population | 3,806 |
| Coordinates | 38.6809000, -85.1794000 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carrollton (-85.1794, 38.6809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 384 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
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 | $31.75 | $63.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.81 | $71.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.19 | $78.37 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.66 | $89.32 |
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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