How far is Georgetown, KY from Grayson, KY?

The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Grayson, KY is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m 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
145.72 mi
03h 20m
Flight
99.89 mi
160.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.89 mi
Kilometers
160.76 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.72 mi
Kilometers
234.51 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grayson
Sun, May 3, 12:40 PM EDT
Return by in Georgetown
Sun, May 3, 4:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-05-03T09:20
Arrive Grayson
Sun, May 3, 12:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:18 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
Wayland
KY

City in Kentucky, United States

From Georgetown
72.9 mi
01h 40m
To Grayson
72.8 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph WNW
Destination
31°F
Overnight

Widespread Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right

    7 mi · 12 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2395 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on Gilley Hollow Road

    93 m · 12 sec · Gilley Hollow Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto College Road

    2577 ft · 54 sec · College Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto United States Highway 119

    2.6 mi · 3 min · United States Highway 119

  7. 7

    Continue on West Johnson Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · West Johnson Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South Rasnick Road

    546 ft · 7 sec · South Rasnick Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Coldiron Branch Road

    2803 ft · 36 sec · Coldiron Branch Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Pine Mountain Road

    15.8 mi · 26 min · Pine Mountain Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Whitesburg Bypass

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitesburg Bypass

  12. 12

    Turn left

    9 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Red Fox Road

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Red Fox Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    10.9 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hindman Bypass

    783 ft · 14 sec · Hindman Bypass

  16. 16

    Continue on Hindman Bypass

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Hindman Bypass

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Highway 80

    11.9 mi · 14 min · East Highway 80

  18. 18

    Continue on Martin Road

    14.5 mi · 17 min · Martin Road

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Water Gap Road

    101 m · 12 sec · Water Gap Road

  20. 20

    Take the exit left

    1084 ft · 30 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    18 mi · 21 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    15.3 mi · 23 min

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1094 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    13.1 mi · 19 min

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left

    12 mi · 18 min

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Water Gap Road
18.3 mi · 13%
Pine Mountain Road
15.8 mi · 11%
Martin Road
14.5 mi · 10%
East Highway 80
11.9 mi · 8%
Red Fox Road
3.93 mi · 3%
United States Highway 119
2.61 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Water Gap Road

Merge slight left

18 mi · 00h 21m

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
03h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.8 mi
99.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wayland
01h 40m from Georgetown
Leave By
10:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Georgetown and Widespread Frost near Grayson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?

Wayland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.9 miles from Georgetown and 72.8 miles from Grayson.

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

The direct path is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.8 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 10:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.38 one way or $38.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Georgetown and Widespread Frost near Grayson.

Stop Ideas Near Wayland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wayland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wayland.

RAIL

Huntington

113 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

116 mi away
99 15th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Grayson. Straight-line distance: 99.89 mi (160.76 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

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

#2 Grayson

City in Kentucky, United States

Population3,832
Coordinates38.3325800, -82.9485000
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown (-83.05517, 36.88926)
End: Grayson (-82.9485, 38.33258)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.14 gal
19.46 L · about $19.38
Round trip
$38.77
10.28 gal · 38.92 L
Estimated CO2
45.7 kg one way
Round trip: 91.4 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.38 $38.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.86 $43.72
Premium $4.65 $23.92 $47.84
Diesel $5.30 $27.26 $54.53

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Georgetown and Grayson. The current time is 09:20:23.

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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.