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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
177.43 mi
04h 03m
Flight
119.02 mi
191.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.02 mi
Kilometers
191.55 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.43 mi
Kilometers
285.55 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vanceburg
Sat, Apr 18, 7:39 AM EDT
Return by in Georgetown
Sat, Apr 18, 11:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-04-18T03:35
Arrive Vanceburg
Sat, Apr 18, 7:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:52 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
Prestonsburg
KY

City and county seat of Floyd County, Kentucky

From Georgetown
88.7 mi
02h 01m
To Vanceburg
88.7 mi
02h 01m

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
84°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right

    7 mi · 12 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2395 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on Gilley Hollow Road

    93 m · 12 sec · Gilley Hollow Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto College Road

    2577 ft · 54 sec · College Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto United States Highway 119

    2.6 mi · 3 min · United States Highway 119

  7. 7

    Continue on West Johnson Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · West Johnson Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South Rasnick Road

    546 ft · 7 sec · South Rasnick Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Coldiron Branch Road

    2803 ft · 36 sec · Coldiron Branch Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Pine Mountain Road

    15.8 mi · 26 min · Pine Mountain Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Whitesburg Bypass

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitesburg Bypass

  12. 12

    Turn left

    9 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Red Fox Road

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Red Fox Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    10.9 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hindman Bypass

    783 ft · 14 sec · Hindman Bypass

  16. 16

    Continue on Hindman Bypass

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Hindman Bypass

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Highway 80

    11.9 mi · 14 min · East Highway 80

  18. 18

    Continue on Martin Road

    14.5 mi · 17 min · Martin Road

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Water Gap Road

    101 m · 12 sec · Water Gap Road

  20. 20

    Take the exit left

    1084 ft · 30 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    18 mi · 21 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    15.3 mi · 23 min

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1094 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    13.1 mi · 19 min

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left

    12 mi · 18 min

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Carol Malone Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Carol Malone Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn left onto AA Highway

    26.3 mi · 35 min · AA Highway

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto AA Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · AA Highway

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Fairlane Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Fairlane Drive

  31. 31

    Continue on Lexington Avenue

    1729 ft · 42 sec · Lexington Avenue

  32. 32

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
32 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
AA Highway
29.4 mi · 17%
Water Gap Road
18.3 mi · 10%
Pine Mountain Road
15.8 mi · 9%
Martin Road
14.5 mi · 8%
East Highway 80
11.9 mi · 7%
Red Fox Road
3.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.5 mi
119 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prestonsburg
02h 01m from Georgetown
Leave By
8:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Prestonsburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Prestonsburg.

RAIL

Huntington

88 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

91 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

119 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Vanceburg. Straight-line distance: 119.02 mi (191.55 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

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

#2 Vanceburg

City in Lewis County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,399
Coordinates38.5992400, -83.3188000
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown (-83.05517, 36.88926)
End: Vanceburg (-83.3188, 38.59924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.26 gal
23.7 L · about $23.61
Round trip
$47.21
12.52 gal · 47.4 L
Estimated CO2
55.6 kg one way
Round trip: 111.3 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Georgetown and Vanceburg. The current time is 03:35:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.