How far is Georgetown, KY from Jenkins, KY?

The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Jenkins, KY is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
44.6 mi
01h 07m
Flight
30.55 mi
49.16 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.55 mi
Kilometers
49.16 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.6 mi
Kilometers
71.77 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jenkins
Thu, Apr 23, 3:44 AM EDT
Return by in Georgetown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-04-23T02:37
Arrive Jenkins
Thu, Apr 23, 3:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Georgetown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Whitesburg
KY

City in Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Georgetown
22.3 mi
00h 33m
To Jenkins
22.3 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph WSW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn sharp right onto C and O Railroad Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · C and O Railroad Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    1699 ft · 36 sec · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Cove Avenue

    25 m · 4 sec · Cove Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cove Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pine Mountain Road
16.6 mi · 37%
United States Highway 119
2.61 mi · 6%
West Johnson Street
2.1 mi · 5%
C and O Railroad Road
1.29 mi · 3%
Coldiron Branch Road
0.53 mi · 1%
College Road
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pine Mountain Road

Continue on Pine Mountain Road

15.8 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitesburg
00h 33m from Georgetown
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Georgetown and Sunny near Jenkins.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km) and usually takes 01h 07m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Whitesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from Georgetown and 22.3 miles from Jenkins.

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

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Georgetown and Sunny near Jenkins.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Jenkins. Straight-line distance: 30.55 mi (49.16 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

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

#2 Jenkins

City in Kentucky

Population1,895
Coordinates37.1734400, -82.6309900
Altitude469
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown (-83.05517, 36.88926)
End: Jenkins (-82.63099, 37.17344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.96 L · about $5.92
Round trip
$11.84
3.14 gal · 11.92 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.92 $11.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.68 $13.35
Premium $4.65 $7.31 $14.61
Diesel $5.30 $8.33 $16.65

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Georgetown and Jenkins. The current time is 02:37:11.

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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.