How far is Georgetown, KY from Morganfield, KY?

The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Morganfield, KY is about 362.3 miles (583 km), with a travel time of about 07h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 272.8 miles (439 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 15m 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
362.25 mi
07h 07m
Flight
272.79 mi
439.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
272.79 mi
Kilometers
439.01 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
362.25 mi
Kilometers
582.98 km
Drive Time
07h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morganfield
Thu, Apr 30, 1:25 AM CDT
Return by in Georgetown
Thu, Apr 30, 9:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-04-29T19:17
Arrive Morganfield
Thu, Apr 30, 2:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:08 PM to 1:38 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
9:44 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
Edmonton
KY

City in Kentucky, U.

From Georgetown
180.9 mi
03h 33m
To Morganfield
181.3 mi
03h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SSW
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 80: Somerset, London

    865 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    71 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Hal Rogers Parkway

    34.5 mi · 41 min · Hal Rogers Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn right

    2233 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Bowling Green

    3226 ft · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

    85.9 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Cumberland Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Cumberland Parkway

    1612 ft · 20 sec · Cumberland Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Cumberland Expressway

    1.2 km · 2 min · Cumberland Expressway

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    16.5 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 234: Bowling Green

    1288 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Cemetery Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Cemetery Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Fairview Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Fairview Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on East 6th Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · East 6th Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Lane

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Lane

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Morgantown Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Morgantown Road

  24. 24

    Take the ramp right

    1376 ft · 34 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    62.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West, US 231 South: Henderson

    1.2 km · 2 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Wendell Ford Expressway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Wendell Ford Expressway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Audubon Parkway West: Henderson

    2333 ft · 57 sec

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    23.2 mi · 25 min

  30. 30

    Continue on US 41 South: Madisonville

    1.3 km · 1 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South: Morganfield

    1.5 km · 2 min

  33. 33

    Continue on Henderson Bypass

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Henderson Bypass

  34. 34

    Turn left onto South Green Street

    18.4 mi · 22 min · South Green Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    39 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cumberland Parkway
86.2 mi · 24%
Morgantown Road
63.5 mi · 18%
Hal Rogers Parkway
34.5 mi · 10%
Audubon Parkway West
23.7 mi · 7%
South Green Street
18.4 mi · 5%
Cumberland Expressway
17.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Cumberland Parkway

Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

85.9 mi · 01h 32m

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 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+89.5 mi
272.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edmonton
03h 33m from Georgetown
Leave By
9:44 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 362.3 miles (583 km) and usually takes 07h 07m 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?

Edmonton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.9 miles from Georgetown and 181.3 miles from Morganfield.

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

The direct path is about 272.8 miles (439 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.5 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 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 $48.19 one way or $96.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Morganfield. Straight-line distance: 272.79 mi (439.01 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

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

#2 Morganfield

City in Union County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population3,385
Coordinates37.6833800, -87.9166900
Altitude133
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown (-83.05517, 36.88926)
End: Morganfield (-87.91669, 37.68338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 583 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.78 gal
48.39 L · about $48.19
Round trip
$96.39
25.56 gal · 96.78 L
Estimated CO2
113.6 kg one way
Round trip: 227.2 kg / 501 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $48.19 $96.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.35 $108.71
Premium $4.65 $59.48 $118.96
Diesel $5.30 $67.79 $135.57

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 29, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Georgetown, KY and Morganfield, KY. The current time in Georgetown is 19:17:46, although it is 18:17:46 in Morganfield.

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.