How far is Georgetown, KY from Tompkinsville, KY?

The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Tompkinsville, KY is about 210.5 miles (338.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.5 miles (235.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
210.5 mi
04h 19m
Flight
146.44 mi
235.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.44 mi
Kilometers
235.67 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.5 mi
Kilometers
338.76 km
Drive Time
04h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tompkinsville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:37 PM CDT
Return by in Georgetown
Sat, Apr 18, 5:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-04-18T09:17
Arrive Tompkinsville
Sat, Apr 18, 1:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

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

Leave by
8:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Georgetown
9:00 PM EDT
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
London
KY

City in Kentucky, United States

From Georgetown
105.2 mi
02h 09m
To Tompkinsville
105.3 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 80: Somerset, London

    865 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    71 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Hal Rogers Parkway

    34.5 mi · 41 min · Hal Rogers Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn right

    2233 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Bowling Green

    3226 ft · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

    56.1 mi · 1 hr · Cumberland Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68: Edmonton, Greensburg

    1833 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Greensburg Road

    107 m · 5 sec · Greensburg Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Greensburg Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Greensburg Street

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    63 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto North Main Street

    11.9 mi · 17 min · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    19 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cumberland Parkway
56.1 mi · 27%
Hal Rogers Parkway
34.5 mi · 16%
North Main Street
21.2 mi · 10%
I 75 North
11.6 mi · 6%
Greensburg Street
1.14 mi · 1%
Bowling Green
0.61 mi
Longest Stretch

Cumberland Parkway

Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

56.1 mi · 01h 00m

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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64 mi
146.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
London
02h 09m from Georgetown
Leave By
8:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Georgetown and Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Tompkinsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 210.5 miles (338.8 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?

London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.2 miles from Georgetown and 105.3 miles from Tompkinsville.

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

The direct path is about 146.5 miles (235.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 64 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 8:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.02 one way or $56.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Georgetown and Tompkinsville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Georgetown and Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Tompkinsville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Tompkinsville. Straight-line distance: 146.44 mi (235.67 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Tompkinsville

#2 Tompkinsville

City in Kentucky

Population2,229
Coordinates36.7022800, -85.6916400
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown (-83.05517, 36.88926)
End: Tompkinsville (-85.69164, 36.70228)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 339 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.43 gal
28.12 L · about $28.02
Round trip
$56.04
14.86 gal · 56.24 L
Estimated CO2
66 kg one way
Round trip: 132.1 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.02 $56.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.60 $63.20
Premium $4.65 $34.58 $69.16
Diesel $5.30 $39.41 $78.82

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 · Apr 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Georgetown, KY and Tompkinsville, KY. The current time in Georgetown is 09:17:33, although it is 08:17:33 in Tompkinsville.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.