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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Quick Snapshot
Road
249.34 mi
04h 59m
Flight
182.88 mi
294.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.88 mi
Kilometers
294.32 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.34 mi
Kilometers
401.27 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leitchfield
Mon, May 25, 4:34 AM CDT
Return by in Georgetown
Mon, May 25, 10:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-05-25T00:35
Arrive Leitchfield
Mon, May 25, 5:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:00 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
Brodhead
KY

Human settlement in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Georgetown
124.6 mi
02h 29m
To Leitchfield
124.8 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W
Destination
76°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph W

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.

  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

    1 mi · 1 min · East 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Springfield Road

    15.6 mi · 18 min · Springfield Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    28 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    14.9 mi · 17 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit left toward Bluegrass Parkway West

    1169 ft · 29 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway

    23.9 mi · 26 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway

    1079 ft · 26 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West

    1286 ft · 32 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    29 mi · 31 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 259: Leitchfield, Brownsville

    1619 ft · 41 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    138 m · 16 sec · Public Square

  31. 31

    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.

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
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Springfield Road
30.5 mi · 12%
I 75 North
29.9 mi · 12%
Crab Orchard Road
29 mi · 12%
Western Kentucky Parkway
29 mi · 12%
Bluegrass Parkway
26 mi · 10%
Perryville Road
7.66 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
04h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.5 mi
182.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brodhead
02h 29m from Georgetown
Leave By
7:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

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

#2 Leitchfield

City in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population6,819
Coordinates37.4800500, -86.2938600
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown (-83.05517, 36.88926)
End: Leitchfield (-86.29386, 37.48005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 401 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.8 gal
33.31 L · about $33.18
Round trip
$66.37
17.6 gal · 66.62 L
Estimated CO2
78.2 kg one way
Round trip: 156.4 kg / 345 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Kentucky · May 25, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Georgetown, KY and Leitchfield, KY. The current time in Georgetown is 00:35:11, although it is 23:35:11 in Leitchfield.

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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.