How far is Georgetown, KY from Horse Cave, KY?
The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Horse Cave, KY is about 220.3 miles (354.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.6 miles (255.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 00m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 30m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Kentucky, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Georgetown and Horse Cave.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown and Horse Cave.
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Start on the route
19.6 mi · 34 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
27 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
105 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
29 mi · 33 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
34.4 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Lexington
1811 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 80: Somerset, London
865 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
71 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Hal Rogers Parkway
34.5 mi · 41 min · Hal Rogers Parkway
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Turn right
2233 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Bowling Green
3226 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
70.5 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Cumberland Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 1519: Glasgow
2335 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Veterans Outer Loop
5.2 mi · 6 min · Veterans Outer Loop
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Turn right onto Happy Valley Road
7.2 mi · 10 min · Happy Valley Road
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Continue on East Happy Valley Street
2916 ft · 59 sec · East Happy Valley Street
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Turn right onto South Dixie Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Dixie Highway
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Continue on South Dixie Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Dixie Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
33 m · 2 sec · East Main Street
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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 Horse Cave.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Cumberland Parkway
Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
70.5 mi · 01h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Georgetown and Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Horse Cave.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Georgetown to Horse Cave?
The road trip is about 220.3 miles (354.5 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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?
Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110 miles from Georgetown and 110.2 miles from Horse Cave.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.6 miles (255.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.7 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 8:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.30 one way or $58.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Georgetown and Horse Cave, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Georgetown and Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Horse Cave.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Horse Cave. Straight-line distance: 158.56 mi (255.17 km).
#1 Georgetown
City in Kentucky
| Population | 35,847 |
| Coordinates | 36.8892600, -83.0551700 |
| Altitude | 495 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Horse Cave
City in Kentucky
| Population | 2,415 |
| Coordinates | 37.1795000, -85.9069200 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Horse Cave (-85.90692, 37.1795)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 355 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $29.30 | $58.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.05 | $66.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.16 | $72.32 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.21 | $82.42 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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