How far is Georgetown, KY from Warsaw, KY?

The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Warsaw, KY is about 237 miles (381.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.2 miles (265.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 43m 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
237 mi
04h 51m
Flight
165.15 mi
265.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.15 mi
Kilometers
265.79 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
237 mi
Kilometers
381.42 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warsaw
Sat, Apr 18, 2:30 PM EDT
Return by in Georgetown
Sat, Apr 18, 7:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-04-18T09:38
Arrive Warsaw
Sat, Apr 18, 2:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 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
7:16 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
Mount Vernon
KY

City in Rockcastle County, Kentucky

From Georgetown
118.6 mi
02h 25m
To Warsaw
118.4 mi
02h 25m

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
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    88.3 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati

    40.9 mi · 44 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 22: Dry Ridge, Owenton

    1223 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    2083 ft · 43 sec · Broadway Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Warsaw Road

    14 mi · 25 min · Warsaw Road

  13. 13

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

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    6.4 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Sparta Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · Sparta Pike

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Sparta Pike

    82 m · 5 sec · Sparta Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Cross Street

    126 m · 9 sec · Main Cross Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Cross Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
130 mi · 55%
Warsaw Road
14 mi · 6%
Main Street
1.11 mi
Sparta Pike
1.06 mi
Broadway Street
0.39 mi
KY 22
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

88.3 mi · 01h 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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.8 mi
165.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Vernon
02h 25m from Georgetown
Leave By
7:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Georgetown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Warsaw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 237 miles (381.4 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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 118.6 miles from Georgetown and 118.4 miles from Warsaw.

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

The direct path is about 165.2 miles (265.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.8 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 7:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.53 one way or $63.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.3 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 Warsaw.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Warsaw. Straight-line distance: 165.15 mi (265.79 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

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

#2 Warsaw

City and county seat of Gallatin County, Kentucky

Population1,678
Coordinates38.7834000, -84.9016200
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown (-83.05517, 36.88926)
End: Warsaw (-84.90162, 38.7834)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 381 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.36 gal
31.66 L · about $31.53
Round trip
$63.05
16.72 gal · 63.32 L
Estimated CO2
74.3 kg one way
Round trip: 148.6 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.53 $63.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.56 $71.11
Premium $4.65 $38.91 $77.81
Diesel $5.30 $44.34 $88.68

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 Warsaw. The current time is 09:38:41.

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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.