How far is Georgetown, KY from Oak Grove, KY?

The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Oak Grove, KY is about 316.5 miles (509.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243.3 miles (391.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 38m 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
316.44 mi
06h 19m
Flight
243.29 mi
391.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.29 mi
Kilometers
391.54 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.44 mi
Kilometers
509.26 km
Drive Time
06h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Grove
Fri, Apr 17, 10:34 PM CDT
Return by in Georgetown
Sat, Apr 18, 5:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-04-17T17:14
Arrive Oak Grove
Fri, Apr 17, 11:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:19 AM to 12:49 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
11:22 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
Russell Springs
KY

City in Kentucky

From Georgetown
158.1 mi
03h 09m
To Oak Grove
158.4 mi
03h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph WNW
Destination
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown and Oak Grove.

  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

    21.4 mi · 23 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165, KY 9007: Owensboro, Scottsville

    1272 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 165: Owensboro

    2931 ft · 50 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 80: Russellville, Bowling Green

    1843 ft · 45 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Russellville Road

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Russellville Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Bowling Green Road

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Bowling Green Road

  24. 24

    Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · East Jefferson Davis Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Bowling Green Road

    2964 ft · 52 sec · Bowling Green Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Franklin Street

    765 ft · 13 sec · Franklin Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Franklin Road

    1133 ft · 19 sec · Franklin Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Franklin Street

    114 m · 7 sec · Franklin Street

  29. 29

    Continue on East 4th Street

    3196 ft · 54 sec · East 4th Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    39 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    69 m · 6 sec · West 4th Street

  32. 32

    Continue on West 4th Street

    1391 ft · 24 sec · West 4th Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Hopkinsville Road

    7.9 mi · 10 min · Hopkinsville Road

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    23.2 mi · 26 min

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Dr Martin Luther King Jr Way

    4 mi · 5 min · Dr Martin Luther King Jr Way

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Fort Campbell Boulevard

    10.8 mi · 16 min · Fort Campbell Boulevard

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Thompsonville Lane

    33 m · 3 sec · Thompsonville Lane

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thompsonville Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cumberland Parkway
86.2 mi · 27%
Hal Rogers Parkway
34.5 mi · 11%
Hopkinsville Road
31.1 mi · 10%
Cumberland Expressway
22.1 mi · 7%
Bowling Green Road
12.4 mi · 4%
I 75 North
11.6 mi · 4%
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
06h 19m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.2 mi
243.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russell Springs
03h 09m from Georgetown
Leave By
11:22 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Georgetown and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oak Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Georgetown to Oak Grove?

The road trip is about 316.5 miles (509.3 km) and usually takes 06h 19m 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?

Russell Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.1 miles from Georgetown and 158.4 miles from Oak Grove.

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

The direct path is about 243.3 miles (391.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.2 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 $42.12 one way or $84.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Georgetown and Oak Grove, 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 Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oak Grove.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Oak Grove. Straight-line distance: 243.29 mi (391.54 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Oak Grove

#2 Oak Grove

City in Kentucky, United States

Population7,369
Coordinates36.6650500, -87.4427900
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown (-83.05517, 36.88926)
End: Oak Grove (-87.44279, 36.66505)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 509 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.17 gal
42.27 L · about $42.12
Round trip
$84.24
22.34 gal · 84.54 L
Estimated CO2
99.3 kg one way
Round trip: 198.5 kg / 438 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $42.12 $84.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.51 $95.01
Premium $4.65 $51.99 $103.97
Diesel $5.30 $59.25 $118.49

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 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Georgetown, KY and Oak Grove, KY. The current time in Georgetown is 17:14:48, although it is 16:14:48 in Oak Grove.

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.