How far is Georgetown, KY from Olive Hill, KY?
The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Olive Hill, KY is about 155 miles (249.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Breathitt County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Georgetown and Olive Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown and Olive Hill.
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Start on the route
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn sharp right
7 mi · 12 min
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Turn right
2395 ft · 51 sec
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Continue on Gilley Hollow Road
93 m · 12 sec · Gilley Hollow Road
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Turn left onto College Road
2577 ft · 57 sec · College Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto United States Highway 119
2988 ft · 41 sec · United States Highway 119
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Turn right onto Sand Hill Bottom
1429 ft · 1 min · Sand Hill Bottom
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Continue on Sand Hill Bottom Road
122 m · 21 sec · Sand Hill Bottom Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1107 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn straight
9.8 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Bridge Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Bridge Road
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Turn straight onto Cumberland Road
5.9 mi · 11 min · Cumberland Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cumberland Road
11.2 mi · 20 min · Cumberland Road
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Continue on Ken Mount Road
1023 ft · 22 sec · Ken Mount Road
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Turn right
5 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
29.8 mi · 34 min
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Turn right
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit right
534 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on Lee City Road
7.8 mi · 9 min · Lee City Road
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Continue on Jackson Road
13.6 mi · 15 min · Jackson Road
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Turn right
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Morehead Road
19.6 mi · 22 min · Morehead Road
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Continue on Clearfield Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Clearfield Road
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Turn right onto West Wilkinson Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Wilkinson Boulevard
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Continue on East Main Street
1.6 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 60 East
16.8 mi · 24 min · US Highway 60 East
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Turn right onto Cross Street
117 m · 8 sec · Cross Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cross Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Georgetown and Olive Hill.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
29.8 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Georgetown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Olive Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Georgetown to Olive Hill?
The road trip is about 155 miles (249.5 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?
Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.5 miles from Georgetown and 77.5 miles from Olive Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.3 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 10:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.63 one way or $41.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Georgetown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Olive Hill.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Olive Hill. Straight-line distance: 97.7 mi (157.23 km).
#1 Georgetown
City in Kentucky
| Population | 35,847 |
| Coordinates | 36.8892600, -83.0551700 |
| Altitude | 495 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Olive Hill
City in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 1,534 |
| Coordinates | 38.3000800, -83.1740700 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: Olive Hill (-83.17407, 38.30008)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $3.77 | $20.63 | $41.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.26 | $46.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.46 | $50.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.01 | $58.03 |
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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