How far is Georgetown, KY from Winchester, KY?

The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Winchester, KY is about 145.1 miles (233.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m 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
145.1 mi
03h 09m
Flight
97.93 mi
157.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.93 mi
Kilometers
157.6 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.1 mi
Kilometers
233.52 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winchester
Thu, Apr 23, 5:59 AM EDT
Return by in Georgetown
Thu, Apr 23, 9:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-04-23T02:49
Arrive Winchester
Thu, Apr 23, 5:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:40 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
Jackson
KY

City in Breathitt County, Kentucky, United States

From Georgetown
72.5 mi
01h 34m
To Winchester
72.6 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph WSW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 57 sec · College Road

  6. 6

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

    2988 ft · 41 sec · United States Highway 119

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Sand Hill Bottom

    1429 ft · 1 min · Sand Hill Bottom

  8. 8

    Continue on Sand Hill Bottom Road

    122 m · 21 sec · Sand Hill Bottom Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1107 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    9.8 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Bridge Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Bridge Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Cumberland Road

    5.9 mi · 11 min · Cumberland Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cumberland Road

    11.2 mi · 20 min · Cumberland Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Ken Mount Road

    1023 ft · 22 sec · Ken Mount Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    5 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left

    29.8 mi · 34 min

  20. 20

    Turn right

    18.6 mi · 22 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Mountain Parkway

    42.7 mi · 46 min · Mountain Parkway

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 55 sec

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 627: Paris , Winchester

    1549 ft · 38 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Paris Road

    2420 ft · 50 sec · Paris Road

  25. 25

    Continue on North Maple Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Maple Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Boone Avenue

    78 m · 10 sec · Boone Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Wall Alley

    11 m · 3 sec · Wall Alley

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wall Alley

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mountain Parkway
43.6 mi · 30%
Cumberland Road
17.1 mi · 12%
Sand Hill Bottom Road
2.17 mi · 1%
Bridge Road
1.67 mi · 1%
North Maple Street
1.29 mi · 1%
United States Highway 119
0.57 mi
Longest Stretch

Mountain Parkway

Merge slight left onto Mountain Parkway

42.7 mi · 00h 46m

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
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.2 mi
97.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson
01h 34m from Georgetown
Leave By
10:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Georgetown and Sunny near Winchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.1 miles (233.5 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from Georgetown and 72.6 miles from Winchester.

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

The direct path is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.2 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 10:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.31 one way or $38.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Georgetown and Sunny near Winchester.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Winchester. Straight-line distance: 97.93 mi (157.6 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

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

#2 Winchester

City in and the county seat of Clark County, Kentucky, United States

Population18,659
Coordinates37.9900800, -84.1796500
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown (-83.05517, 36.88926)
End: Winchester (-84.17965, 37.99008)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.12 gal
19.38 L · about $19.31
Round trip
$38.62
10.24 gal · 38.76 L
Estimated CO2
45.5 kg one way
Round trip: 91 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.31 $38.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.78 $43.55
Premium $4.65 $23.83 $47.66
Diesel $5.30 $27.16 $54.31

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Georgetown and Winchester. The current time is 02:49:36.

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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.