How far is Georgetown, KY from Prestonsburg, KY?
The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Prestonsburg, KY is about 88.9 miles (143 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Georgetown and Prestonsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown and Prestonsburg.
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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 · 54 sec · College Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto United States Highway 119
2.6 mi · 3 min · United States Highway 119
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Continue on West Johnson Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · West Johnson Street
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Continue on South Rasnick Road
546 ft · 7 sec · South Rasnick Road
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Continue on Coldiron Branch Road
2803 ft · 36 sec · Coldiron Branch Road
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Continue on Pine Mountain Road
15.8 mi · 26 min · Pine Mountain Road
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Turn left onto Whitesburg Bypass
2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitesburg Bypass
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Turn left
9 mi · 10 min
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Continue on Red Fox Road
3.9 mi · 5 min · Red Fox Road
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Turn right
10.9 mi · 16 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hindman Bypass
783 ft · 14 sec · Hindman Bypass
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Continue on Hindman Bypass
1.4 mi · 2 min · Hindman Bypass
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Turn right onto East Highway 80
11.9 mi · 14 min · East Highway 80
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Continue on Martin Road
14.5 mi · 17 min · Martin Road
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Merge slight left onto Water Gap Road
101 m · 12 sec · Water Gap Road
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Take the exit left
1084 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
2759 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Town Branch Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Town Branch Road
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Turn right onto West Graham Street
697 ft · 21 sec · West Graham Street
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Turn right onto South Lake Drive
16 m · 1 sec · South Lake Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Lake Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Georgetown and Prestonsburg.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Pine Mountain Road
Continue on Pine Mountain Road
15.8 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Georgetown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Prestonsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Georgetown to Prestonsburg?
The road trip is about 88.9 miles (143 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Blackey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from Georgetown and 44.4 miles from Prestonsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 2:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.84 one way or $23.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Georgetown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Prestonsburg.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Prestonsburg. Straight-line distance: 55.86 mi (89.9 km).
#1 Georgetown
City in Kentucky
| Population | 35,847 |
| Coordinates | 36.8892600, -83.0551700 |
| Altitude | 495 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Prestonsburg
City and county seat of Floyd County, Kentucky
| Population | 3,460 |
| Coordinates | 37.6656500, -82.7715500 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prestonsburg (-82.77155, 37.66565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $11.84 | $23.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.35 | $26.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.61 | $29.23 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.65 | $33.31 |
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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