How far is Georgetown, KY from Greenup, KY?

The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Greenup, KY is about 172.9 miles (278.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117 miles (188.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m 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
172.85 mi
03h 41m
Flight
116.99 mi
188.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.99 mi
Kilometers
188.28 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.85 mi
Kilometers
278.18 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenup
Sun, May 31, 7:15 AM EDT
Return by in Georgetown
Sun, May 31, 10:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-05-31T03:34
Arrive Greenup
Sun, May 31, 7:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 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
9:38 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
Prestonsburg
KY

City and county seat of Floyd County, Kentucky

From Georgetown
86.4 mi
01h 50m
To Greenup
86.4 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    67.8 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Walnut Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Walnut Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Center Street

    1.3 km · 58 sec · Center Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Winchester Avenue

    16.2 mi · 22 min · Winchester Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Walnut Street

    3010 ft · 1 min · Walnut Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walnut Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Water Gap Road
68 mi · 39%
Winchester Avenue
16.2 mi · 9%
Pine Mountain Road
15.8 mi · 9%
Martin Road
14.5 mi · 8%
East Highway 80
11.9 mi · 7%
Red Fox Road
3.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Water Gap Road

Merge slight left

67.8 mi · 01h 18m

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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.9 mi
117 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prestonsburg
01h 50m from Georgetown
Leave By
9:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Georgetown and Mostly Sunny near Greenup.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 172.9 miles (278.2 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?

Prestonsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.4 miles from Georgetown and 86.4 miles from Greenup.

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

The direct path is about 117 miles (188.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.9 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 9:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.00 one way or $46.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Georgetown and Mostly Sunny near Greenup.

Stop Ideas Near Prestonsburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Prestonsburg, 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 Prestonsburg.

RAIL

Huntington

88 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

91 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

119 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Greenup. Straight-line distance: 116.99 mi (188.28 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
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#2 Greenup

Human settlement in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,100
Coordinates38.5731300, -82.8301700
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown (-83.05517, 36.88926)
End: Greenup (-82.83017, 38.57313)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 278 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.1 gal
23.09 L · about $23.00
Round trip
$46.01
12.2 gal · 46.18 L
Estimated CO2
54.2 kg one way
Round trip: 108.4 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.00 $46.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.94 $51.89
Premium $4.65 $28.39 $56.78
Diesel $5.30 $32.35 $64.71

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Georgetown and Greenup. The current time is 03:34:20.

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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.