How far is Georgetown, KY from Earlington, KY?

The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Earlington, KY is about 325.3 miles (523.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247.1 miles (397.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 47m 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
325.28 mi
06h 23m
Flight
247.08 mi
397.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
247.08 mi
Kilometers
397.63 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
325.28 mi
Kilometers
523.49 km
Drive Time
06h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Earlington
Sun, May 31, 3:17 AM CDT
Return by in Georgetown
Sun, May 31, 10:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-05-30T21:53
Arrive Earlington
Sun, May 31, 4:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:24 AM to 12:54 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
11:12 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
Perryville
KY

City in Boyle County, Kentucky

From Georgetown
162.5 mi
03h 11m
To Earlington
162.8 mi
03h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
6 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.5 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25: Mount Vernon, Livingston

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    54 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Daniel Boone Trail

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Daniel Boone Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on Crab Orchard Road

    29 mi · 34 min · Crab Orchard Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Stanford Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Stanford Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Danville Bypass

    5.5 mi · 7 min · South Danville Bypass

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Perryville Road

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Perryville Road

  16. 16

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    1 mi · 1 min · East 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Springfield Road

    15.6 mi · 18 min · Springfield Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    28 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    14.9 mi · 17 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit left toward Bluegrass Parkway West

    1169 ft · 29 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway

    23.9 mi · 26 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway

    1079 ft · 26 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West

    1286 ft · 32 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    97.7 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North: Henderson

    2909 ft · 1 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    1749 ft · 22 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 813: Mortons Gap

    1316 ft · 28 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left onto White City Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · White City Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Cross Street

    2768 ft · 57 sec · Cross Street

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hopkinsville Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Hopkinsville Road

  35. 35

    Continue on South Railroad Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Railroad Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    39 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
97.7 mi · 30%
Springfield Road
30.5 mi · 9%
I 75 North
29.9 mi · 9%
Crab Orchard Road
29 mi · 9%
Bluegrass Parkway
26 mi · 8%
Perryville Road
7.66 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Western Kentucky Parkway

Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

97.7 mi · 01h 45m

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
06h 23m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.2 mi
247.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perryville
03h 11m from Georgetown
Leave By
11:12 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Georgetown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Earlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 325.3 miles (523.5 km) and usually takes 06h 23m 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?

Perryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.5 miles from Georgetown and 162.8 miles from Earlington.

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

The direct path is about 247.1 miles (397.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.2 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 $43.29 one way or $86.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Georgetown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Earlington.

Stop Ideas Near Perryville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Perryville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Perryville.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

98 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Earlington. Straight-line distance: 247.08 mi (397.63 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

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

#2 Earlington

City in Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,321
Coordinates37.2742100, -87.5119400
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown (-83.05517, 36.88926)
End: Earlington (-87.51194, 37.27421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 523 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.48 gal
43.45 L · about $43.29
Round trip
$86.58
22.96 gal · 86.9 L
Estimated CO2
102 kg one way
Round trip: 204 kg / 450 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $43.29 $86.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.82 $97.65
Premium $4.65 $53.43 $106.86
Diesel $5.30 $60.89 $121.78

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 · May 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Georgetown, KY and Earlington, KY. The current time in Georgetown is 21:53:23, although it is 20:53:23 in Earlington.

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.