How far is Georgetown, KY from Hickman, KY?

The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Hickman, KY is about 428.5 miles (689.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 340.1 miles (547.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
428.51 mi
08h 27m
Flight
340.16 mi
547.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
340.16 mi
Kilometers
547.43 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
428.51 mi
Kilometers
689.62 km
Drive Time
08h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hickman
Thu, Apr 30, 8:19 AM CDT
Return by in Georgetown
Thu, Apr 30, 5:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-04-30T00:52
Arrive Hickman
Thu, Apr 30, 9:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
08h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:27 PM to 2:57 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Georgetown
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Park City
KY

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

From Georgetown
214 mi
04h 13m
To Hickman
214.5 mi
04h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 80: Somerset, London

    865 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    71 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Hal Rogers Parkway

    34.5 mi · 41 min · Hal Rogers Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn right

    2233 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Bowling Green

    3226 ft · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

    85.9 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Cumberland Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Cumberland Parkway

    1612 ft · 20 sec · Cumberland Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Cumberland Expressway

    1.2 km · 2 min · Cumberland Expressway

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 23 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165, KY 9007: Owensboro, Scottsville

    1272 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 165: Owensboro

    2931 ft · 50 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 80: Russellville, Bowling Green

    1843 ft · 45 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Russellville Road

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Russellville Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Bowling Green Road

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Bowling Green Road

  24. 24

    Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · East Jefferson Davis Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Bowling Green Road

    2964 ft · 52 sec · Bowling Green Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Franklin Street

    765 ft · 13 sec · Franklin Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Franklin Road

    1133 ft · 19 sec · Franklin Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Franklin Street

    114 m · 7 sec · Franklin Street

  29. 29

    Continue on East 4th Street

    3196 ft · 54 sec · East 4th Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    39 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    69 m · 6 sec · West 4th Street

  32. 32

    Continue on West 4th Street

    1391 ft · 24 sec · West 4th Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Hopkinsville Road

    7.9 mi · 10 min · Hopkinsville Road

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    26.4 mi · 31 min

  35. 35

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 9th Street

  36. 36

    Continue on West 7th Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West 7th Street

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on Cadiz Road

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Cadiz Road

  38. 38

    Continue on Hopkinsville Road

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Hopkinsville Road

  39. 39

    Take the exit right toward US 68, KY 80: Hopkinsville, Cadiz

    1612 ft · 39 sec

  40. 40

    Merge slight left

    39.5 mi · 42 min

  41. 41

    Keep slight left

    50.2 mi · 54 min

  42. 42

    Take the exit slight right toward Clinton, Fulton

    1384 ft · 35 sec

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Nolan Avenue

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Nolan Avenue

  44. 44

    Turn left

    16 mi · 24 min

  45. 45

    Turn left onto Troy Avenue

    17 m · 2 sec · Troy Avenue

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Troy Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
46 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 68
90.3 mi · 21%
Cumberland Parkway
86.2 mi · 20%
Hopkinsville Road
38 mi · 9%
Hal Rogers Parkway
34.5 mi · 8%
Cumberland Expressway
22.1 mi · 5%
Bowling Green Road
12.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Cumberland Parkway

Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

85.9 mi · 01h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 27m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+88.4 mi
340.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Park City
04h 13m from Georgetown
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Georgetown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hickman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 428.5 miles (689.6 km) and usually takes 08h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Park City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 214 miles from Georgetown and 214.5 miles from Hickman.

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

The direct path is about 340.1 miles (547.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 88.4 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.02 one way or $114.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 134.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Georgetown and Hickman, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Georgetown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hickman.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Hickman. Straight-line distance: 340.16 mi (547.43 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

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

#2 Hickman

City and county seat of Fulton County, Kentucky

Population2,105
Coordinates36.5711700, -89.1861800
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown (-83.05517, 36.88926)
End: Hickman (-89.18618, 36.57117)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 690 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.12 gal
57.24 L · about $57.02
Round trip
$114.04
30.24 gal · 114.48 L
Estimated CO2
134.4 kg one way
Round trip: 268.7 kg / 592 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $57.02 $114.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $64.31 $128.61
Premium $4.65 $70.37 $140.74
Diesel $5.30 $80.20 $160.39

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 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Georgetown, KY and Hickman, KY. The current time in Georgetown is 00:52:32, although it is 23:52:32 in Hickman.

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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.