How far is Georgetown, KY from Elkton, KY?
The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Elkton, KY is about 285.8 miles (460 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226.7 miles (364.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 22m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 41m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Georgetown and Elkton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown and Elkton.
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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
11.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 80: Somerset, London
865 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
71 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Hal Rogers Parkway
34.5 mi · 41 min · Hal Rogers Parkway
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Turn right
2233 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Bowling Green
3226 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
85.9 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Cumberland Parkway
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Continue on Cumberland Parkway
1612 ft · 20 sec · Cumberland Parkway
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Continue on Cumberland Expressway
1.2 km · 2 min · Cumberland Expressway
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Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 165, KY 9007: Owensboro, Scottsville
1272 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 165: Owensboro
2931 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 80: Russellville, Bowling Green
1843 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Russellville Road
8.2 mi · 10 min · Russellville Road
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Continue on Bowling Green Road
11.8 mi · 13 min · Bowling Green Road
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Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · East Jefferson Davis Highway
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Continue on Bowling Green Road
2964 ft · 52 sec · Bowling Green Road
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Continue on Franklin Street
765 ft · 13 sec · Franklin Street
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Continue on Franklin Road
1133 ft · 19 sec · Franklin Road
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Continue on Franklin Street
114 m · 7 sec · Franklin Street
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Continue on East 4th Street
3196 ft · 54 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
39 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
69 m · 6 sec · West 4th Street
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Continue on West 4th Street
1391 ft · 24 sec · West 4th Street
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Continue on Hopkinsville Road
7.9 mi · 10 min · Hopkinsville Road
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Williams Hill Road
1038 ft · 21 sec · Williams Hill Road
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Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Jefferson Davis Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
2486 ft · 52 sec · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square
47 m · 5 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto North Main Street
31 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Georgetown and Elkton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Cumberland Parkway
Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
85.9 mi · 01h 32m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Georgetown and Partly Cloudy near Elkton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Georgetown to Elkton?
The road trip is about 285.8 miles (460 km) and usually takes 05h 41m 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?
Russell Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.8 miles from Georgetown and 143.1 miles from Elkton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226.7 miles (364.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.1 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 5:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.05 one way or $76.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Georgetown and Elkton, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Georgetown and Partly Cloudy near Elkton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Elkton. Straight-line distance: 226.68 mi (364.81 km).
#1 Georgetown
City in Kentucky
| Population | 35,847 |
| Coordinates | 36.8892600, -83.0551700 |
| Altitude | 495 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elkton
Human settlement in Todd County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 2,157 |
| Coordinates | 36.8100400, -87.1541700 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elkton (-87.15417, 36.81004)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 460 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 33m |
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 | $38.05 | $76.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.91 | $85.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $46.96 | $93.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $53.52 | $107.03 |
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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