How far is Georgetown, KY from Cynthiana, KY?
The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Cynthiana, KY is about 173 miles (278.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.
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
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City in Breathitt County, Kentucky, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Georgetown and Cynthiana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown and Cynthiana.
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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
42.7 mi · 46 min · Mountain Parkway
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 55 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 627: Paris , Winchester
1549 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Paris Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Paris Road
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Continue on Winchester Road
8.8 mi · 13 min · Winchester Road
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Continue on Winchester Street
1704 ft · 29 sec · Winchester Street
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Continue on East 10th Street
134 m · 10 sec · East 10th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
603 ft · 15 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 8th Street
2706 ft · 46 sec · 8th Street
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Continue on Georgetown Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Georgetown Road
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Turn right onto By-Pass Road
2235 ft · 36 sec · By-Pass Road
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Turn left onto Cynthiana Road
6.7 mi · 10 min · Cynthiana Road
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Continue on Paris Pike
2.7 mi · 4 min · Paris Pike
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Turn right
2831 ft · 1 min
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Continue on New Lair Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · New Lair Road
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Continue on South Church Street
3170 ft · 1 min · South Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Georgetown and Cynthiana.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Mountain Parkway
Merge slight left onto Mountain Parkway
42.7 mi · 00h 46m
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 Cloudy leaving Georgetown and Sunny near Cynthiana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Georgetown to Cynthiana?
The road trip is about 173 miles (278.4 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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 86.5 miles from Georgetown and 86.5 miles from Cynthiana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.1 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 9:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.04 one way or $46.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Georgetown and Sunny near Cynthiana.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Cynthiana. Straight-line distance: 123.9 mi (199.4 km).
#1 Georgetown
City in Kentucky
| Population | 35,847 |
| Coordinates | 36.8892600, -83.0551700 |
| Altitude | 495 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cynthiana
City in Harrison County, Kentucky, in the United States
| Population | 6,300 |
| Coordinates | 38.3903500, -84.2941000 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cynthiana (-84.2941, 38.39035)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $23.04 | $46.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.99 | $51.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.44 | $56.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.41 | $64.81 |
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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