How far is Georgetown, KY from Mount Vernon, KY?

The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Mount Vernon, KY is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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
116.36 mi
02h 28m
Flight
77.72 mi
125.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.72 mi
Kilometers
125.08 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.36 mi
Kilometers
187.26 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Vernon
Sun, Apr 19, 10:48 AM EDT
Return by in Georgetown
Sun, Apr 19, 1:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-04-19T08:20
Arrive Mount Vernon
Sun, Apr 19, 10:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:34 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Barbourville
KY

City in Knox County, Kentucky, United States

From Georgetown
58.2 mi
01h 14m
To Mount Vernon
58.2 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown and Mount Vernon.

  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

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Daniel Boone Trail

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
29.9 mi · 26%
South Daniel Boone Trail
2.1 mi · 2%
US 25
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn right

34.4 mi · 00h 43m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.7 mi
77.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barbourville
01h 14m from Georgetown
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Georgetown and Chance Rain Showers near Mount Vernon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Georgetown to Mount Vernon?

The road trip is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Barbourville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.2 miles from Georgetown and 58.2 miles from Mount Vernon.

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

The direct path is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.50 one way or $31.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Georgetown and Chance Rain Showers near Mount Vernon.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 77.72 mi (125.08 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

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

City in Rockcastle County, Kentucky

Population2,499
Coordinates37.3528600, -84.3404900
Altitude360
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown (-83.05517, 36.88926)
End: Mount Vernon (-84.34049, 37.35286)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.11 gal
15.54 L · about $15.50
Round trip
$31.00
8.22 gal · 31.08 L
Estimated CO2
36.5 kg one way
Round trip: 73.1 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.50 $31.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.48 $34.96
Premium $4.65 $19.13 $38.26
Diesel $5.30 $21.80 $43.60

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Georgetown and Mount Vernon. The current time is 08:20:01.

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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.