How far is Georgetown, KY from Morgantown, KY?

The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Morgantown, KY is about 264.3 miles (425.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.4 miles (324.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
264.34 mi
05h 17m
Flight
201.4 mi
324.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.4 mi
Kilometers
324.12 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
264.34 mi
Kilometers
425.42 km
Drive Time
05h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morgantown
Sat, Apr 18, 7:59 AM CDT
Return by in Georgetown
Sat, Apr 18, 2:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-04-18T03:41
Arrive Morgantown
Sat, Apr 18, 8:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:24 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
Somerset
KY

City in Kentucky, United States

From Georgetown
132 mi
02h 38m
To Morgantown
132.3 mi
02h 38m

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
79°F
Saturday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.5 mi · 20 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231, KY 79: Morgantown

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on US 231 North, KY 79 North: Morgantown

    33 m · 3 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cumberland Parkway
86.2 mi · 33%
Hal Rogers Parkway
34.5 mi · 13%
Morgantown Road
19.7 mi · 7%
Cumberland Expressway
17.3 mi · 7%
I 75 North
11.6 mi · 4%
Veterans Memorial Lane
3.7 mi · 1%
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

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
05h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.9 mi
201.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somerset
02h 38m from Georgetown
Leave By
6:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 264.3 miles (425.4 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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?

Somerset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132 miles from Georgetown and 132.3 miles from Morgantown.

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

The direct path is about 201.4 miles (324.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.9 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 6:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.18 one way or $70.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Georgetown and Morgantown, 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 Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Morgantown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Morgantown. Straight-line distance: 201.4 mi (324.12 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

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

#2 Morgantown

County seat in Kentucky

Population2,373
Coordinates37.2256000, -86.6836000
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown (-83.05517, 36.88926)
End: Morgantown (-86.6836, 37.2256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 425 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.33 gal
35.31 L · about $35.18
Round trip
$70.37
18.66 gal · 70.62 L
Estimated CO2
82.9 kg one way
Round trip: 165.8 kg / 366 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.18 $70.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.68 $79.36
Premium $4.65 $43.42 $86.84
Diesel $5.30 $49.49 $98.97

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Georgetown, KY and Morgantown, KY. The current time in Georgetown is 03:41:52, although it is 02:41:52 in Morgantown.

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.