How far is Georgetown, KY from Eminence, KY?

The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Eminence, KY is about 225.6 miles (363 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.9 miles (249.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 59m 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
225.54 mi
04h 29m
Flight
154.89 mi
249.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.89 mi
Kilometers
249.27 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.54 mi
Kilometers
362.97 km
Drive Time
04h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eminence
Wed, May 6, 11:10 PM EDT
Return by in Georgetown
Thu, May 7, 3:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-05-06T18:40
Arrive Eminence
Wed, May 6, 11:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 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
8:00 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
Mount Vernon
KY

City in Rockcastle County, Kentucky

From Georgetown
112.8 mi
02h 14m
To Eminence
112.8 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville

    39.4 mi · 42 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 53: Shelbyville

    1314 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Mount Eden Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Mount Eden Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Boone Station Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Boone Station Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Eminence Pike

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Eminence Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Depot Avenue

    47 m · 7 sec · Depot Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Depot Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
88.6 mi · 39%
I 64 West
39.4 mi · 17%
Eminence Pike
8.69 mi · 4%
Mount Eden Road
1.84 mi · 1%
Main Street
1.37 mi · 1%
Boone Station Road
1.24 mi · 1%
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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.7 mi
154.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Vernon
02h 14m from Georgetown
Leave By
8:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Georgetown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Eminence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 225.6 miles (363 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?

Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.8 miles from Georgetown and 112.8 miles from Eminence.

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

The direct path is about 154.9 miles (249.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.7 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 8:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.02 one way or $60.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Georgetown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Eminence.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Eminence. Straight-line distance: 154.89 mi (249.27 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

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

#2 Eminence

Town in Kentucky

Population2,566
Coordinates38.3700700, -85.1805100
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown (-83.05517, 36.88926)
End: Eminence (-85.18051, 38.37007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 363 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.96 gal
30.13 L · about $30.02
Round trip
$60.03
15.92 gal · 60.26 L
Estimated CO2
70.7 kg one way
Round trip: 141.5 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.02 $60.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.85 $67.71
Premium $4.65 $37.05 $74.09
Diesel $5.30 $42.22 $84.44

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Georgetown and Eminence. The current time is 18:40:24.

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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.