How far is Georgetown, KY from Providence, KY?
The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Providence, KY is about 344.2 miles (553.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 261.6 miles (421 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 49m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
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.
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Start on the route
19.6 mi · 34 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
27 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
105 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
29 mi · 33 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
34.4 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Lexington
1811 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
29.5 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25: Mount Vernon, Livingston
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
54 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto South Daniel Boone Trail
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Daniel Boone Trail
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Continue on Crab Orchard Road
29 mi · 34 min · Crab Orchard Road
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Continue on Stanford Road
2 mi · 2 min · Stanford Road
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Turn straight onto South Danville Bypass
5.5 mi · 7 min · South Danville Bypass
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Turn left onto Perryville Road
7.7 mi · 9 min · Perryville Road
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Continue on East 2nd Street
1 mi · 1 min · East 2nd Street
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Continue on Springfield Road
15.6 mi · 18 min · Springfield Road
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Turn left
28 m · 1 sec
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Keep slight right
14.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit left toward Bluegrass Parkway West
1169 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway
23.9 mi · 26 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Keep slight left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
1079 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
1286 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown
1710 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
97.7 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North: Henderson
2909 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
1749 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 281: Madisonville, Providence
1025 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Island Ford Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Island Ford Road
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Continue on Nebo Road
8.5 mi · 13 min · Nebo Road
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Continue on Main Street
2793 ft · 47 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Nebo Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Nebo Road
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Turn left onto Westerfield Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Westerfield Drive
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Continue on East Main Street
2232 ft · 47 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Broadway Street
8 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Georgetown and Providence.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Western Kentucky Parkway
Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
97.7 mi · 01h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Georgetown and Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 344.2 miles (553.9 km) and usually takes 06h 49m 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?
Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.9 miles from Georgetown and 172.2 miles from Providence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 261.6 miles (421 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.6 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 $45.82 one way or $91.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Georgetown and Providence, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Georgetown and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Providence.
Stop Ideas Near Springfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Springfield.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Providence. Straight-line distance: 261.62 mi (421.03 km).
#1 Georgetown
City in Kentucky
| Population | 35,847 |
| Coordinates | 36.8892600, -83.0551700 |
| Altitude | 495 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Providence
City in Webster County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 3,065 |
| Coordinates | 37.3975500, -87.7627900 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: Providence (-87.76279, 37.39755)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 554 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 17m |
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 | $45.82 | $91.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.67 | $103.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $56.55 | $113.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $64.44 | $128.89 |
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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