How far is Georgetown, KY from Manchester, KY?

The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Manchester, KY is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.44 mi
02h 00m
Flight
43.05 mi
69.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.05 mi
Kilometers
69.29 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.44 mi
Kilometers
132.68 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester
Mon, May 4, 4:29 AM EDT
Return by in Georgetown
Mon, May 4, 6:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-05-04T02:29
Arrive Manchester
Mon, May 4, 4:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 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
Hyden
KY

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

From Georgetown
41.2 mi
01h 00m
To Manchester
41.3 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    32.3 mi · 48 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hal Rogers Parkway

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Hal Rogers Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 80: Manchester

    1255 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    106 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    91 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Richmond Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hal Rogers Parkway
23.5 mi · 29%
KY 80
1.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

32.3 mi · 00h 48m

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
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.4 mi
43.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hyden
01h 00m from Georgetown
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Georgetown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Hyden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.2 miles from Georgetown and 41.3 miles from Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 43.05 mi (69.29 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
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#2 Manchester

City in Kentucky

Population1,277
Coordinates37.1537000, -83.7618600
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown (-83.05517, 36.88926)
End: Manchester (-83.76186, 37.1537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11.01 L · about $10.97
Round trip
$21.95
5.82 gal · 22.02 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.97 $21.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.38 $24.75
Premium $4.65 $13.54 $27.09
Diesel $5.30 $15.43 $30.87

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Georgetown and Manchester. The current time is 02:29:29.

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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.