How far is Georgetown, KY from Fairdale, KY?
The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Fairdale, KY is about 231.2 miles (372.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 25m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 42m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Rockcastle County, Kentucky
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Georgetown and Fairdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown and Fairdale.
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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 left
28 m · 1 sec
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Keep slight right
15.1 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto East John Rowan Boulevard
3.3 mi · 4 min · East John Rowan Boulevard
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North 3rd Street
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Continue on Louisville Road
12.6 mi · 14 min · Louisville Road
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Continue on Bardstown Rd; Louisville Road
1173 ft · 15 sec · Bardstown Rd; Louisville Road
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Continue on Bardstown Road; Louisville Road
123 m · 5 sec · Bardstown Road; Louisville Road
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Continue on Bardstown Rd;Louisville Road
2.6 mi · 3 min · Bardstown Rd;Louisville Road
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Continue on Mt Washington Bypass
2.5 mi · 3 min · Mt Washington Bypass
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Continue on Bardstown Road
4.8 mi · 5 min · Bardstown Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 265, KY 841: Gene Snyder Freeway
681 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 265 West, KY 841 West: Gene Snyder Freeway
2274 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
9.3 mi · 11 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 1020: Fairdale, National Turnpike
1960 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto National Turnpike
2449 ft · 51 sec · National Turnpike
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Turn right onto Fairdale Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Fairdale Road
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Enter the roundabout toward the route
10 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Georgetown and Fairdale.
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.
Sunny leaving Georgetown and Sunny near Fairdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Georgetown to Fairdale?
The road trip is about 231.2 miles (372.1 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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 115.6 miles from Georgetown and 115.6 miles from Fairdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.8 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 7:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.77 one way or $61.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Georgetown and Sunny near Fairdale.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Fairdale. Straight-line distance: 170.35 mi (274.15 km).
#1 Georgetown
City in Kentucky
| Population | 35,847 |
| Coordinates | 36.8892600, -83.0551700 |
| Altitude | 495 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairdale
City in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 8,148 |
| Coordinates | 38.1050700, -85.7588500 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairdale (-85.75885, 38.10507)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 372 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 53m |
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 | $30.77 | $61.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.70 | $69.41 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.98 | $75.95 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.28 | $86.56 |
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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