How far is Georgetown, KY from Clinton, KY?

The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Clinton, KY is about 412.5 miles (663.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 329 miles (529.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
412.48 mi
08h 12m
Flight
328.93 mi
529.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
328.93 mi
Kilometers
529.36 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
412.48 mi
Kilometers
663.82 km
Drive Time
08h 12m

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton
Sun, Apr 12, 4:50 PM CDT
Return by in Georgetown
Mon, Apr 13, 2:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-04-12T09:37
Arrive Clinton
Sun, Apr 12, 5:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
08h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:12 PM to 2:42 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Georgetown
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Glasgow
KY

City in Barren County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Georgetown
206 mi
04h 06m
To Clinton
206.5 mi
04h 06m

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
83°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    34.5 mi · 41 min · Hal Rogers Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn right

    2233 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Bowling Green

    3226 ft · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

    85.9 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Cumberland Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Cumberland Parkway

    1612 ft · 20 sec · Cumberland Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Cumberland Expressway

    1.2 km · 2 min · Cumberland Expressway

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 23 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165, KY 9007: Owensboro, Scottsville

    1272 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 165: Owensboro

    2931 ft · 50 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 80: Russellville, Bowling Green

    1843 ft · 45 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Russellville Road

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Russellville Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Bowling Green Road

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Bowling Green Road

  24. 24

    Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · East Jefferson Davis Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Bowling Green Road

    2964 ft · 52 sec · Bowling Green Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Franklin Street

    765 ft · 13 sec · Franklin Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Franklin Road

    1133 ft · 19 sec · Franklin Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Franklin Street

    114 m · 7 sec · Franklin Street

  29. 29

    Continue on East 4th Street

    3196 ft · 54 sec · East 4th Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    39 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    69 m · 6 sec · West 4th Street

  32. 32

    Continue on West 4th Street

    1391 ft · 24 sec · West 4th Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Hopkinsville Road

    7.9 mi · 10 min · Hopkinsville Road

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    26.4 mi · 31 min

  35. 35

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 9th Street

  36. 36

    Continue on West 7th Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West 7th Street

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on Cadiz Road

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Cadiz Road

  38. 38

    Continue on Hopkinsville Road

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Hopkinsville Road

  39. 39

    Take the exit right toward US 68, KY 80: Hopkinsville, Cadiz

    1612 ft · 39 sec

  40. 40

    Merge slight left

    39.5 mi · 42 min

  41. 41

    Keep slight left

    38.3 mi · 41 min

  42. 42

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 339: Wingo, Clinton

    974 ft · 28 sec

  43. 43

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  44. 44

    At the end of the road, turn left

    12 mi · 21 min

  45. 45

    Turn right onto South Washington Street

    725 ft · 25 sec · South Washington Street

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
46 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cumberland Parkway
86.2 mi · 21%
US 68
78.4 mi · 19%
Hopkinsville Road
38 mi · 9%
Hal Rogers Parkway
34.5 mi · 8%
Cumberland Expressway
22.1 mi · 5%
Bowling Green Road
12.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Cumberland Parkway

Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

85.9 mi · 01h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83.5 mi
329 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glasgow
04h 06m from Georgetown
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Georgetown and Partly Sunny near Clinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 412.5 miles (663.8 km) and usually takes 08h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Glasgow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 206 miles from Georgetown and 206.5 miles from Clinton.

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

The direct path is about 329 miles (529.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.5 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.91 one way or $109.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 328.93 mi (529.36 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

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

#2 Clinton

City in Hickman County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,244
Coordinates36.6672800, -88.9934000
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown (-83.05517, 36.88926)
End: Clinton (-88.9934, 36.66728)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 664 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.56 gal
55.1 L · about $54.91
Round trip
$109.81
29.12 gal · 110.2 L
Estimated CO2
129.4 kg one way
Round trip: 258.8 kg / 571 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $54.91 $109.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $61.92 $123.85
Premium $4.65 $67.76 $135.52
Diesel $5.30 $77.23 $154.45

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Georgetown, KY and Clinton, KY. The current time in Georgetown is 09:37:45, although it is 08:37:45 in Clinton.

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.