How far is Georgetown, KY from Edgewood, KY?

The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Edgewood, KY is about 241.5 miles (388.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169 miles (272 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 29m 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
241.44 mi
04h 44m
Flight
169.01 mi
271.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.01 mi
Kilometers
271.99 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.44 mi
Kilometers
388.56 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edgewood
Mon, May 25, 10:14 AM EDT
Return by in Georgetown
Mon, May 25, 2:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-05-25T05:30
Arrive Edgewood
Mon, May 25, 10:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 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
7:30 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
Brodhead
KY

Human settlement in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Georgetown
120.8 mi
02h 22m
To Edgewood
120.7 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W
Destination
77°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    66.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 236: Erlanger

    1749 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Donaldson Highway

    1286 ft · 24 sec · Donaldson Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Commonwealth Avenue

    3034 ft · 1 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Dixie Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Dixie Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Dudley Pike

    40 m · 7 sec · Dudley Pike

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Beech Drive

    2012 ft · 1 min · Beech Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Beech Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
155 mi · 64%
Dixie Highway
1.02 mi
Commonwealth Avenue
0.57 mi
Beech Drive
0.38 mi
KY 236
0.33 mi
Donaldson Highway
0.24 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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.5 mi
169 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brodhead
02h 22m from Georgetown
Leave By
7:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Georgetown and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Edgewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 241.5 miles (388.6 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?

Brodhead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.8 miles from Georgetown and 120.7 miles from Edgewood.

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

The direct path is about 169 miles (272 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.5 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.13 one way or $64.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Georgetown and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Edgewood.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Edgewood. Straight-line distance: 169.01 mi (271.99 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

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

#2 Edgewood

City in Kentucky, United States

Population8,779
Coordinates39.0186700, -84.5818900
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown (-83.05517, 36.88926)
End: Edgewood (-84.58189, 39.01867)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 389 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.52 gal
32.25 L · about $32.13
Round trip
$64.26
17.04 gal · 64.5 L
Estimated CO2
75.7 kg one way
Round trip: 151.4 kg / 334 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.13 $64.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.24 $72.47
Premium $4.65 $39.65 $79.30
Diesel $5.30 $45.19 $90.38

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Georgetown and Edgewood. The current time is 05:30:03.

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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.