How far is Georgetown, KY from Jackson, KY?
The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Jackson, KY is about 166 miles (267.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.9 miles (191.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Georgetown and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown and Jackson.
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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
29.5 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25: Mount Vernon, Livingston
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
54 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto South Daniel Boone Trail
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Daniel Boone Trail
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Continue on Crab Orchard Road
29 mi · 34 min · Crab Orchard Road
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Continue on Stanford Road
2 mi · 2 min · Stanford Road
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Continue on Stanford Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Stanford Road
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Continue on Wilderness Road
131 m · 15 sec · Wilderness Road
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North Maple Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · North Maple Avenue
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Continue on Harrodsburg Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrodsburg Road
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Continue on Harrodsburg Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Harrodsburg Road
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Continue on Danville Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Danville Road
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Take the exit slight right
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Louisville Road
2.6 mi · 3 min · Louisville Road
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Turn left onto Jackson Pike
1.2 mi · 5 min · Jackson Pike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Pike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Georgetown and Jackson.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn right
34.4 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Georgetown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Georgetown to Jackson?
The road trip is about 166 miles (267.2 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?
North Corbin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83 miles from Georgetown and 83 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.9 miles (191.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.1 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 9:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.41 one way or $46.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Georgetown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jackson.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 118.84 mi (191.25 km).
#1 Georgetown
City in Kentucky
| Population | 35,847 |
| Coordinates | 36.8892600, -83.0551700 |
| Altitude | 495 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jackson
Jackson is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.8250800, -84.8707900 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jackson (-84.87079, 37.82508)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $4.00 | $23.41 | $46.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $26.72 | $53.44 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $29.29 | $58.58 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $35.85 | $71.69 |
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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