How far is Georgetown, KY from Shively, KY?
The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Shively, KY is about 239.3 miles (385.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176.6 miles (284.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Rockcastle County, Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Georgetown and Shively.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown and Shively.
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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
15.1 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto East John Rowan Boulevard
3.3 mi · 4 min · East John Rowan Boulevard
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North 3rd Street
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Continue on Louisville Road
12.6 mi · 14 min · Louisville Road
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Continue on Bardstown Rd; Louisville Road
1173 ft · 15 sec · Bardstown Rd; Louisville Road
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Continue on Bardstown Road; Louisville Road
123 m · 5 sec · Bardstown Road; Louisville Road
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Continue on Bardstown Rd;Louisville Road
2.6 mi · 3 min · Bardstown Rd;Louisville Road
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Continue on Mt Washington Bypass
2.5 mi · 3 min · Mt Washington Bypass
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Continue on Bardstown Road
4.8 mi · 5 min · Bardstown Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 265, KY 841: Gene Snyder Freeway
681 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 265 West, KY 841 West: Gene Snyder Freeway
2274 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Louisville
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Kentucky Turnpike
3.9 mi · 5 min · Kentucky Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 264: Watterson Expressway, Airport
1.1 km · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 West, I 65 North: Watterson Expressway, Louisville International Airport, Indianapolis, Louisville
1033 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 West: Louisville International Airport, Watterson Expressway
1.1 km · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 West: Watterson Expressway
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 West: Watterson, Expressway
1285 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway
3 mi · 4 min · Henry Watterson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31W North, US 60 East: Shively
2005 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Dixie Highway
2546 ft · 1 min · Dixie Highway
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Turn left
144 m · 37 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Crums Lane
1.3 km · 2 min · Crums Lane
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Turn right onto Schaffner Drive
1004 ft · 49 sec · Schaffner Drive
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Turn left onto Burrell Drive
64 m · 11 sec · Burrell Drive
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Continue on Burrell Drive
870 ft · 38 sec · Burrell Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Burrell Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Georgetown and Shively.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn right
34.4 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Georgetown and Areas Of Fog near Shively.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Georgetown to Shively?
The road trip is about 239.3 miles (385.1 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?
Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.6 miles from Georgetown and 119.7 miles from Shively.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176.6 miles (284.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.7 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 7:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.83 one way or $63.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Georgetown and Areas Of Fog near Shively.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Shively. Straight-line distance: 176.59 mi (284.2 km).
#1 Georgetown
City in Kentucky
| Population | 35,847 |
| Coordinates | 36.8892600, -83.0551700 |
| Altitude | 495 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shively
Home rule-class city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 15,690 |
| Coordinates | 38.2000700, -85.8227400 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shively (-85.82274, 38.20007)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 385 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
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 | $31.83 | $63.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.90 | $71.79 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.28 | $78.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.77 | $89.53 |
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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