How far is Georgetown, KY from Jamestown, KY?

The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Jamestown, KY is about 160.3 miles (257.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.1 miles (178.8 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
160.27 mi
03h 20m
Flight
111.08 mi
178.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.08 mi
Kilometers
178.76 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.27 mi
Kilometers
257.93 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 Jamestown
Sun, May 3, 6:57 AM CDT
Return by in Georgetown
Sun, May 3, 11:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-05-03T04:36
Arrive Jamestown
Sun, May 3, 7:57 AM 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
8:21 AM to 10:21 AM CDT

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
North Corbin
KY

City in Kentucky, United States of America

From Georgetown
80.1 mi
01h 40m
To Jamestown
80.2 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
66°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23.4 mi · 25 min · Cumberland Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Russell Springs, Jamestown

    1802 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    5 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hal Rogers Parkway
34.5 mi · 22%
Cumberland Parkway
23.4 mi · 15%
I 75 North
11.6 mi · 7%
Bowling Green
0.61 mi
US 127
0.34 mi
KY 80
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Hal Rogers Parkway

Turn left onto Hal Rogers Parkway

34.5 mi · 00h 41m

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
+49.2 mi
111.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Corbin
01h 40m from Georgetown
Leave By
10:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Georgetown and Sunny near Jamestown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 160.3 miles (257.9 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?

North Corbin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.1 miles from Georgetown and 80.2 miles from Jamestown.

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

The direct path is about 111.1 miles (178.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.2 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 $21.34 one way or $42.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Jamestown. Straight-line distance: 111.08 mi (178.76 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

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

#2 Jamestown

City in and county seat of Russell County, Kentucky, United States

Population1,802
Coordinates36.9847900, -85.0630100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown (-83.05517, 36.88926)
End: Jamestown (-85.06301, 36.98479)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.66 gal
21.41 L · about $21.34
Round trip
$42.69
11.32 gal · 42.82 L
Estimated CO2
50.3 kg one way
Round trip: 100.6 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.34 $42.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.07 $48.14
Premium $4.65 $26.34 $52.68
Diesel $5.30 $30.02 $60.04

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Georgetown, KY and Jamestown, KY. The current time in Georgetown is 04:36:51, although it is 03:36:51 in Jamestown.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.