How far is Georgetown, KY from Francisville, KY?

The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Francisville, KY is about 246.1 miles (396.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178 miles (286.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 44m 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
246.14 mi
04h 52m
Flight
178.04 mi
286.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.04 mi
Kilometers
286.52 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.14 mi
Kilometers
396.12 km
Drive Time
04h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Francisville
Fri, Jun 12, 2:11 AM EDT
Return by in Georgetown
Fri, Jun 12, 7:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-06-11T21:19
Arrive Francisville
Fri, Jun 12, 2:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 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
7:16 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
123.2 mi
02h 26m
To Francisville
123 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph WSW
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    63.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 18: Florence, Burlington

    1189 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Burlington Pike

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Burlington Pike

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto KY 237: Union, Hebron

    1188 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on North Bend Road

    5.1 mi · 8 min · North Bend Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Bend Road

    31 m · 2 sec · North Bend Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto North Bend Road

    2314 ft · 47 sec · North Bend Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Bend Road

    34 m · 2 sec · North Bend Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto North Bend Road

    2870 ft · 57 sec · North Bend Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Bend Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
152 mi · 62%
North Bend Road
6.12 mi · 2%
Burlington Pike
3.11 mi · 1%
KY 237
0.28 mi
KY 18
0.22 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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.1 mi
178 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brodhead
02h 26m from Georgetown
Leave By
7:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Georgetown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Francisville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 246.1 miles (396.1 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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 123.2 miles from Georgetown and 123 miles from Francisville.

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

The direct path is about 178 miles (286.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.1 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 7:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.77 one way or $65.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Georgetown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Francisville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Francisville. Straight-line distance: 178.04 mi (286.52 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

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

#2 Francisville

Township in Boone County, Kentucky

Population7,944
Coordinates39.1050600, -84.7243900
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown (-83.05517, 36.88926)
End: Francisville (-84.72439, 39.10506)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 396 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.69 gal
32.88 L · about $32.77
Round trip
$65.54
17.38 gal · 65.76 L
Estimated CO2
77.2 kg one way
Round trip: 154.5 kg / 341 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.77 $65.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.96 $73.92
Premium $4.65 $40.44 $80.89
Diesel $5.30 $46.09 $92.18

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 · Jun 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Georgetown and Francisville. The current time is 21:19:40.

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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.