How far is Georgetown, KY from Lebanon, KY?

The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Lebanon, KY is about 179.9 miles (289.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m 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
179.94 mi
03h 47m
Flight
129.71 mi
208.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.71 mi
Kilometers
208.75 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.94 mi
Kilometers
289.59 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lebanon
Sun, Apr 19, 5:28 AM EDT
Return by in Georgetown
Sun, Apr 19, 9:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-04-19T01:41
Arrive Lebanon
Sun, Apr 19, 5:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:24 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
London
KY

City in Kentucky, United States

From Georgetown
89.9 mi
01h 53m
To Lebanon
90 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.5 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25: Mount Vernon, Livingston

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    54 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Daniel Boone Trail

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Daniel Boone Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on Crab Orchard Road

    29 mi · 34 min · Crab Orchard Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Stanford Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Stanford Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Danville Bypass

    5.5 mi · 7 min · South Danville Bypass

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Perryville Road

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Perryville Road

  16. 16

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    2890 ft · 42 sec · East 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Buell Street

    2871 ft · 48 sec · South Buell Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Jane Todd Crawford Trail

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Jane Todd Crawford Trail

  19. 19

    Continue on Danville Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Danville Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on New Danville Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · New Danville Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Danville Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Danville Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Jane Todd Crawford Trail

    2261 ft · 38 sec · Jane Todd Crawford Trail

  23. 23

    Continue on Danville Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Danville Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Danville Highway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Danville Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
29.9 mi · 17%
Crab Orchard Road
29 mi · 16%
Danville Highway
8.6 mi · 5%
Perryville Road
7.66 mi · 4%
Jane Todd Crawford Trail
6.23 mi · 3%
South Danville Bypass
5.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.2 mi
129.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
London
01h 53m from Georgetown
Leave By
9:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Georgetown and Chance Rain Showers near Lebanon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 179.9 miles (289.6 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?

London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.9 miles from Georgetown and 90 miles from Lebanon.

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

The direct path is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.2 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 9:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.95 one way or $47.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Georgetown and Chance Rain Showers near Lebanon.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 129.71 mi (208.75 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

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

#2 Lebanon

City in Marion County, Kentucky, United States

Population5,733
Coordinates37.5697900, -85.2527400
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown (-83.05517, 36.88926)
End: Lebanon (-85.25274, 37.56979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.35 gal
24.04 L · about $23.95
Round trip
$47.89
12.7 gal · 48.08 L
Estimated CO2
56.4 kg one way
Round trip: 112.9 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.95 $47.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.01 $54.01
Premium $4.65 $29.55 $59.11
Diesel $5.30 $33.68 $67.36

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Georgetown and Lebanon. The current time is 01:41:00.

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.