How far is Georgetown, KY from Leitchfield, KY?
The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Leitchfield, KY is about 249.4 miles (401.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.9 miles (294.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 59m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Georgetown and Leitchfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown and Leitchfield.
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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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Turn straight onto South Danville Bypass
5.5 mi · 7 min · South Danville Bypass
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Turn left onto Perryville Road
7.7 mi · 9 min · Perryville Road
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Continue on East 2nd Street
1 mi · 1 min · East 2nd Street
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Continue on Springfield Road
15.6 mi · 18 min · Springfield Road
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Turn left
28 m · 1 sec
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Keep slight right
14.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit left toward Bluegrass Parkway West
1169 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway
23.9 mi · 26 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Keep slight left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
1079 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
1286 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown
1710 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
29 mi · 31 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 259: Leitchfield, Brownsville
1619 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Public Square
138 m · 16 sec · Public Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Public Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Georgetown and Leitchfield.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Georgetown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Leitchfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Georgetown to Leitchfield?
The road trip is about 249.4 miles (401.3 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?
Brodhead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.6 miles from Georgetown and 124.8 miles from Leitchfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.9 miles (294.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.5 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 7:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.18 one way or $66.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Georgetown and Leitchfield, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Georgetown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Leitchfield.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Leitchfield. Straight-line distance: 182.88 mi (294.32 km).
#1 Georgetown
City in Kentucky
| Population | 35,847 |
| Coordinates | 36.8892600, -83.0551700 |
| Altitude | 495 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Leitchfield
City in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 6,819 |
| Coordinates | 37.4800500, -86.2938600 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: Leitchfield (-86.29386, 37.48005)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 401 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
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 | $33.18 | $66.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.43 | $74.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.96 | $81.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $46.68 | $93.35 |
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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