How far is Georgetown, KY from Crittenden, KY?

The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Crittenden, KY is about 221.6 miles (356.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 40m 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
221.61 mi
04h 20m
Flight
155.79 mi
250.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.79 mi
Kilometers
250.72 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.61 mi
Kilometers
356.65 km
Drive Time
04h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crittenden
Sat, Apr 18, 11:02 AM EDT
Return by in Georgetown
Sat, Apr 18, 3:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-04-18T06:41
Arrive Crittenden
Sat, Apr 18, 11:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 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
8:20 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Livingston
KY

City in Kentucky, US

From Georgetown
110.9 mi
02h 10m
To Crittenden
110.7 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    48.2 mi · 52 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 491: Crittenden

    1794 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Violet Road

    1030 ft · 24 sec · Violet Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    853 ft · 14 sec · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
137 mi · 62%
KY 491
0.34 mi
Violet Road
0.2 mi
South Main Street
0.16 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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.8 mi
155.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livingston
02h 10m from Georgetown
Leave By
8:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Georgetown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Crittenden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 221.6 miles (356.6 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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?

Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.9 miles from Georgetown and 110.7 miles from Crittenden.

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

The direct path is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.8 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 8:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.49 one way or $58.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Georgetown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Crittenden.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Crittenden. Straight-line distance: 155.79 mi (250.72 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

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

#2 Crittenden

City in Kentucky, USA

Population3,925
Coordinates38.7828400, -84.6052200
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown (-83.05517, 36.88926)
End: Crittenden (-84.60522, 38.78284)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 357 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.82 gal
29.6 L · about $29.49
Round trip
$58.98
15.64 gal · 59.2 L
Estimated CO2
69.5 kg one way
Round trip: 139 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.49 $58.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.26 $66.52
Premium $4.65 $36.39 $72.79
Diesel $5.30 $41.48 $82.95

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Georgetown and Crittenden. The current time is 06:41:41.

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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.