How far is Georgetown, KY from Vanceburg, KY?
The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Vanceburg, KY is about 177.5 miles (285.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119 miles (191.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 07m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City and county seat of Floyd County, Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Georgetown and Vanceburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown and Vanceburg.
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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
18 mi · 21 min
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Turn left
15.3 mi · 23 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1094 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
13.1 mi · 19 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
12 mi · 18 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Carol Malone Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Carol Malone Boulevard
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Turn left onto AA Highway
26.3 mi · 35 min · AA Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto AA Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · AA Highway
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Turn right onto Fairlane Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Fairlane Drive
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Continue on Lexington Avenue
1729 ft · 42 sec · Lexington Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lexington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Georgetown and Vanceburg.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
AA Highway
Turn left onto AA Highway
26.3 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Georgetown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Vanceburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Georgetown to Vanceburg?
The road trip is about 177.5 miles (285.6 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?
Prestonsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Georgetown and 88.7 miles from Vanceburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119 miles (191.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.61 one way or $47.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Georgetown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Vanceburg.
Stop Ideas Near Prestonsburg
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 Prestonsburg.
Huntington
Ashland Transportation Center
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Vanceburg. Straight-line distance: 119.02 mi (191.55 km).
#1 Georgetown
City in Kentucky
| Population | 35,847 |
| Coordinates | 36.8892600, -83.0551700 |
| Altitude | 495 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vanceburg
City in Lewis County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,399 |
| Coordinates | 38.5992400, -83.3188000 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vanceburg (-83.3188, 38.59924)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $23.61 | $47.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.62 | $53.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.13 | $58.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.20 | $66.41 |
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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