How far is Georgetown, KY from Elk Creek, KY?
The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Elk Creek, KY is about 218.7 miles (352 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152 miles (244.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 52m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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City in Kentucky, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Georgetown and Elk Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown and Elk Creek.
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Start on the route
19.6 mi · 34 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
27 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
105 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
29 mi · 33 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
34.4 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Lexington
1811 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
29.5 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25: Mount Vernon, Livingston
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
54 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto South Daniel Boone Trail
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Daniel Boone Trail
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Continue on Crab Orchard Road
29 mi · 34 min · Crab Orchard Road
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Continue on Stanford Road
2 mi · 2 min · Stanford Road
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Turn straight onto South Danville Bypass
5.5 mi · 7 min · South Danville Bypass
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Turn left onto Perryville Road
7.7 mi · 9 min · Perryville Road
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Continue on East 2nd Street
1 mi · 1 min · East 2nd Street
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Continue on Springfield Road
15.6 mi · 18 min · Springfield Road
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Turn right onto Triple 5 Highway
16.9 mi · 19 min · Triple 5 Highway
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Continue straight
2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
12.9 mi · 15 min
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Continue on Little Mount Road
5.2 mi · 6 min · Little Mount Road
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Turn right onto Taylorsville Road
4.1 mi · 5 min · Taylorsville Road
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Turn left onto Plum Ridge Road
1498 ft · 31 sec · Plum Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Elk Creek Road
1988 ft · 40 sec · Elk Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elk Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Georgetown and Elk Creek.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn right
34.4 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Georgetown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Elk Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Georgetown to Elk Creek?
The road trip is about 218.7 miles (352 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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 109.3 miles from Georgetown and 109.4 miles from Elk Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152 miles (244.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.7 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 8:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.84 one way or $61.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Georgetown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Elk Creek.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Elk Creek. Straight-line distance: 152.04 mi (244.69 km).
#1 Georgetown
City in Kentucky
| Population | 35,847 |
| Coordinates | 36.8892600, -83.0551700 |
| Altitude | 495 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elk Creek
Elk Creek is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.1003400, -85.3710700 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elk Creek (-85.37107, 38.10034)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 352 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $4.00 | $30.84 | $61.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $35.20 | $70.41 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $38.58 | $77.17 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $47.22 | $94.45 |
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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