How far is Georgetown, KY from Providence, KY?

The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Providence, KY is about 241.5 miles (388.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166 miles (267.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
241.46 mi
04h 55m
Flight
166.02 mi
267.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.02 mi
Kilometers
267.18 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.46 mi
Kilometers
388.59 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Providence
Tue, Nov 10, 6:49 AM EST
Return by in Georgetown
Tue, Nov 10, 11:45 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-11-10T01:53
Arrive Providence
Tue, Nov 10, 6:49 AM EST
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:08 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Georgetown
9:00 PM EST
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
Brodhead
KY

Human settlement in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Georgetown
120.7 mi
02h 27m
To Providence
120.7 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
67°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    88.3 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville

    39.4 mi · 42 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 53: Shelbyville

    1314 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Mount Eden Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Mount Eden Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Boone Station Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Boone Station Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Eminence Pike

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Eminence Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Eminence Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Eminence Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Main Street

    1517 ft · 26 sec · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Campbellsburg Road

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Campbellsburg Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1650 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Carrollton Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Carrollton Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight left

    121 m · 18 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    1.4 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Wiley Road

    14 m · 2 sec · Wiley Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wiley Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
88.6 mi · 37%
I 64 West
39.4 mi · 16%
Eminence Pike
8.69 mi · 4%
Campbellsburg Road
6.63 mi · 3%
Eminence Road
3.74 mi · 2%
Carrollton Road
2.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

88.3 mi · 01h 35m

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
04h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.5 mi
166 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brodhead
02h 27m from Georgetown
Leave By
7:08 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Georgetown and Sunny near Providence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 241.5 miles (388.6 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?

Brodhead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.7 miles from Georgetown and 120.7 miles from Providence.

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

The direct path is about 166 miles (267.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.02 one way or $64.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Georgetown and Sunny near Providence.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Providence. Straight-line distance: 166.02 mi (267.18 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

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

Providence is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.5745100, -85.2210700
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown (-83.05517, 36.88926)
End: Providence (-85.22107, 38.57451)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 389 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.52 gal
32.25 L · about $32.02
Round trip
$64.04
17.04 gal · 64.5 L
Estimated CO2
75.7 kg one way
Round trip: 151.4 kg / 334 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.76 $32.02 $64.04
Mid-grade $4.35 $37.05 $74.11
Premium $4.78 $40.72 $81.43
Diesel $6.05 $51.51 $103.02

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Georgetown and Providence. The current time is 01:53:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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