How far is Georgetown, KY from Marion, KY?

The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Marion, KY is about 364.4 miles (586.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 278.6 miles (448.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
364.38 mi
07h 10m
Flight
278.59 mi
448.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
278.59 mi
Kilometers
448.34 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
364.38 mi
Kilometers
586.42 km
Drive Time
07h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 07h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marion
Tue, May 5, 7:58 PM CDT
Return by in Georgetown
Wed, May 6, 4:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-05-05T13:47
Arrive Marion
Tue, May 5, 8:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:11 PM to 1:41 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Georgetown
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Springfield
KY

City in Kentucky, United States

From Georgetown
182 mi
03h 35m
To Marion
182.4 mi
03h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SSW
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    98 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  28. 28

    Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

    1.3 km · 54 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    25.5 mi · 27 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Princeton

    1167 ft · 29 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Marion Road

    19.4 mi · 29 min · Marion Road

  32. 32

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto East Belleville Street

    22 m · 1 sec · East Belleville Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Belleville Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
34 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
124 mi · 34%
Springfield Road
30.5 mi · 8%
I 75 North
29.9 mi · 8%
Crab Orchard Road
29 mi · 8%
Bluegrass Parkway
26 mi · 7%
Marion Road
19.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Western Kentucky Parkway

Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

98 mi · 01h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 10m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+85.8 mi
278.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springfield
03h 35m from Georgetown
Leave By
9:38 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Georgetown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Marion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 364.4 miles (586.4 km) and usually takes 07h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182 miles from Georgetown and 182.4 miles from Marion.

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

The direct path is about 278.6 miles (448.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.8 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.50 one way or $96.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Georgetown and Marion, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Georgetown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Marion.

Stop Ideas Near Springfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Springfield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Springfield.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

79 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Marion. Straight-line distance: 278.59 mi (448.34 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

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

#2 Marion

City in Kentucky, United States

Population2,850
Coordinates37.3328300, -88.0811300
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown (-83.05517, 36.88926)
End: Marion (-88.08113, 37.33283)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 586 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.86 gal
48.67 L · about $48.50
Round trip
$96.99
25.72 gal · 97.34 L
Estimated CO2
114.3 kg one way
Round trip: 228.6 kg / 504 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $48.50 $96.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.69 $109.39
Premium $4.65 $59.85 $119.70
Diesel $5.30 $68.21 $136.42

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 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Georgetown, KY and Marion, KY. The current time in Georgetown is 13:47:38, although it is 12:47:38 in Marion.

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.