How far is Georgetown, KY from Fort Wright, KY?

The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Fort Wright, KY is about 244.5 miles (393.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.8 miles (273.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 33m 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
244.48 mi
04h 46m
Flight
169.74 mi
273.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.74 mi
Kilometers
273.17 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
244.48 mi
Kilometers
393.46 km
Drive Time
04h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Wright
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 PM EDT
Return by in Georgetown
Thu, Apr 23, 8:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-04-23T11:13
Arrive Fort Wright
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 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
7:26 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
122.3 mi
02h 23m
To Fort Wright
122.2 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph WSW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown and Fort Wright.

  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

    70.9 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 1072: Fort Wright, Park Hills

    1506 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Kyles Lane

    2246 ft · 1 min · Kyles Lane

  12. 12

    Continue on Kyles Lane

    117 m · 9 sec · Kyles Lane

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kyles Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
160 mi · 65%
Kyles Lane
0.5 mi
KY 1072
0.29 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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.7 mi
169.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brodhead
02h 23m from Georgetown
Leave By
7:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Georgetown and Sunny near Fort Wright.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Georgetown to Fort Wright?

The road trip is about 244.5 miles (393.5 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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 122.3 miles from Georgetown and 122.2 miles from Fort Wright.

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

The direct path is about 169.8 miles (273.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.7 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 7:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.54 one way or $65.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Georgetown and Sunny near Fort Wright.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Fort Wright. Straight-line distance: 169.74 mi (273.17 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Fort Wright

#2 Fort Wright

City in Kentucky, United States

Population5,779
Coordinates39.0517300, -84.5341100
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown (-83.05517, 36.88926)
End: Fort Wright (-84.53411, 39.05173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 393 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.63 gal
32.66 L · about $32.54
Round trip
$65.09
17.26 gal · 65.32 L
Estimated CO2
76.7 kg one way
Round trip: 153.4 kg / 338 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.54 $65.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.70 $73.41
Premium $4.65 $40.16 $80.33
Diesel $5.30 $45.77 $91.55

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Georgetown and Fort Wright. The current time is 11:13:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.