How far is Georgetown, KY from Liberty, KY?

The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Liberty, KY is about 164.7 miles (265 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108 miles (173.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m 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
164.69 mi
03h 31m
Flight
107.98 mi
173.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.98 mi
Kilometers
173.78 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.69 mi
Kilometers
265.04 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Liberty
Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 AM EDT
Return by in Georgetown
Sat, Apr 18, 9:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-04-18T02:28
Arrive Liberty
Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 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
9:56 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
82.3 mi
01h 45m
To Liberty
82.4 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.5 mi · 26 min · Crab Orchard Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Cordier Road

    791 ft · 38 sec · Cordier Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Hustonville Street

    9.3 mi · 16 min · Hustonville Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Hustonville Road

    13.5 mi · 15 min · Hustonville Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Middleburg Road

    2065 ft · 41 sec · Middleburg Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Campbellsville Street

    113 m · 10 sec · Campbellsville Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Lebanon Road

    71 m · 5 sec · Lebanon Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lebanon Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
29.9 mi · 18%
Crab Orchard Road
22.5 mi · 14%
Hustonville Road
13.5 mi · 8%
Hustonville Street
9.3 mi · 6%
South Daniel Boone Trail
2.11 mi · 1%
East Main Street
1.62 mi · 1%
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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.7 mi
108 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Corbin
01h 45m from Georgetown
Leave By
9:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Georgetown and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Liberty.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 164.7 miles (265 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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 82.3 miles from Georgetown and 82.4 miles from Liberty.

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

The direct path is about 108 miles (173.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.7 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 9:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.91 one way or $43.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Georgetown and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Liberty.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Liberty. Straight-line distance: 107.98 mi (173.78 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

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

#2 Liberty

City in Kentucky, United States

Population2,139
Coordinates37.3184100, -84.9394000
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown (-83.05517, 36.88926)
End: Liberty (-84.9394, 37.31841)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.81 gal
22 L · about $21.91
Round trip
$43.82
11.62 gal · 44 L
Estimated CO2
51.6 kg one way
Round trip: 103.3 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.91 $43.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.71 $49.42
Premium $4.65 $27.04 $54.08
Diesel $5.30 $30.82 $61.63

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Georgetown and Liberty. The current time is 02:28:38.

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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.