How far is Georgetown, KY from Monticello, KY?
The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Monticello, KY is about 170.4 miles (274.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112 miles (180.2 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 EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Georgetown and Monticello.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown and Monticello.
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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
74.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 418: Lexington, Athens
1213 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
110 m · 11 sec
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Continue on Athens Boonesboro Road
2.6 mi · 3 min · Athens Boonesboro Road
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Continue on Richmond Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Richmond Road
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Turn left onto Man O War Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Man O War Boulevard
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Turn right onto Alumni Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Alumni Drive
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Take the ramp left toward KY 4 West
1698 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Circle Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · New Circle Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Nicholasville, Lexington
1707 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Nicholasville Road
2488 ft · 49 sec · Nicholasville Road
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Turn right onto West Reynolds Road
1.3 km · 2 min · West Reynolds Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Keithshire Way
94 m · 6 sec · Keithshire Way
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Exit the roundabout onto Keithshire Way
3254 ft · 1 min · Keithshire Way
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Turn left onto Holwyn Road
1138 ft · 45 sec · Holwyn Road
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Turn left onto Halifax Drive
154 m · 17 sec · Halifax Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Halifax Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Georgetown and Monticello.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
74.4 mi · 01h 20m
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.
Clear leaving Georgetown and Clear near Monticello.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Georgetown to Monticello?
The road trip is about 170.4 miles (274.3 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 85.3 miles from Georgetown and 85.2 miles from Monticello.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112 miles (180.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.62 one way or $45.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Georgetown and Clear near Monticello.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Monticello. Straight-line distance: 111.96 mi (180.18 km).
#1 Georgetown
City in Kentucky
| Population | 35,847 |
| Coordinates | 36.8892600, -83.0551700 |
| Altitude | 495 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Monticello
Monticello is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.9923000, -84.5502200 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monticello (-84.55022, 37.9923)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $3.76 | $22.62 | $45.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $26.18 | $52.36 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $28.77 | $57.54 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $36.40 | $72.79 |
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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