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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Quick Snapshot
Road
238.58 mi
04h 58m
Flight
169.63 mi
273 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.63 mi
Kilometers
273 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.58 mi
Kilometers
383.95 km
Drive Time
04h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carrollton
Fri, Apr 17, 8:30 AM EDT
Return by in Georgetown
Fri, Apr 17, 1:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-04-17T03:31
Arrive Carrollton
Fri, Apr 17, 8:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 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
7:02 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
Mount Vernon
KY

City in Rockcastle County, Kentucky

From Georgetown
119.3 mi
02h 29m
To Carrollton
119.3 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph WNW
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

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.

  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 left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville

    16.6 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Versailles, Frankfort

    1471 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Frankfort

    71 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Versailles Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Versailles Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Wilkinson Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Wilkinson Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    593 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    125 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    16.2 mi · 19 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    6.6 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Waverly Road

    91 m · 11 sec · Waverly Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Crittenden Street

    939 ft · 19 sec · Crittenden Street

  20. 20

    Continue on KY 355

    12.3 mi · 22 min · KY 355

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left

    8.4 mi · 13 min

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highland Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · Highland Avenue

  23. 23

    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.

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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
88.6 mi · 37%
I 64 West
16.6 mi · 7%
KY 355
12.3 mi · 5%
Versailles Road
2.53 mi · 1%
Wilkinson Boulevard
1.7 mi · 1%
Highland Avenue
0.94 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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.9 mi
169.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Vernon
02h 29m from Georgetown
Leave By
7:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

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

#2 Carrollton

County seat in Kentucky

Population3,806
Coordinates38.6809000, -85.1794000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown (-83.05517, 36.88926)
End: Carrollton (-85.1794, 38.6809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 384 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.42 gal
31.87 L · about $31.75
Round trip
$63.50
16.84 gal · 63.74 L
Estimated CO2
74.8 kg one way
Round trip: 149.7 kg / 330 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Georgetown and Carrollton. The current time is 03:31:50.

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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.