How far is Georgetown, KY from Lexington, KY?

The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Lexington, KY is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.32 mi
00h 30m
Flight
15.9 mi
25.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.9 mi
Kilometers
25.59 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.32 mi
Kilometers
37.53 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lexington
Thu, Oct 15, 11:17 PM EDT
Return by in Georgetown
Thu, Oct 15, 11:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-10-15T22:47
Arrive Lexington
Thu, Oct 15, 11:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Georgetown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Lexington-Fayette
KY

The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area.

From Georgetown
10.3 mi
00h 15m
To Lexington
13 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
80°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Court Street

    11 m · 4 sec · South Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2684 ft · 45 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Paris Pike

    1.3 km · 1 min · Paris Pike

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1809 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    9.3 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 922: Airport, Lexington

    1442 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Newtown Pike

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Newtown Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on Oliver Lewis Way

    1.4 km · 1 min · Oliver Lewis Way

  9. 9

    Continue on Bolivar Street

    877 ft · 24 sec · Bolivar Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Upper Street

    945 ft · 28 sec · South Upper Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South Limestone

    1132 ft · 32 sec · South Limestone

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Avenue of Champions

    1783 ft · 42 sec · Avenue of Champions

  13. 13

    Continue on Euclid Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Euclid Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East High Street

    689 ft · 14 sec · East High Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Tates Creek Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Tates Creek Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight left

    150 m · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Alumni Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · Alumni Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Chinoe Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Chinoe Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Greentree Road

    877 ft · 32 sec · Greentree Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Gainesway Drive

    1470 ft · 42 sec · Gainesway Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Coldstream Drive

    80 m · 9 sec · Coldstream Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Coldstream Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
94.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Paris Pike
10.4 mi · 45%
Newtown Pike
3.29 mi · 14%
Chinoe Road
1.17 mi · 5%
Tates Creek Road
0.94 mi · 4%
Oliver Lewis Way
0.85 mi · 4%
Euclid Avenue
0.79 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Paris Pike

Merge slight left

9.27 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
15.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington-Fayette
00h 15m from Georgetown
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lexington-Fayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Georgetown and 13 miles from Lexington.

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

The direct path is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.28 one way or $6.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Georgetown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lexington.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington-Fayette

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lexington-Fayette, 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 Lexington-Fayette.

RAIL

Maysville

90 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

116 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

117 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

118 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Lexington. Straight-line distance: 15.9 mi (25.59 km).

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#1 Georgetown

Georgetown is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.2098000, -84.5588300
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Lexington

#2 Lexington

The second most populous city in Kentucky.

Population225,366
Coordinates37.9886900, -84.4777200
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Start: South Court Street (-84.558913, 38.209804)
End: Coldstream Drive (-84.477478, 37.988621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.11 L · about $3.28
Round trip
$6.55
1.64 gal · 6.22 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $3.28 $6.55
Mid-grade $4.56 $3.74 $7.48
Premium $5.00 $4.10 $8.20
Diesel $6.12 $5.02 $10.03

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Georgetown and Lexington. The current time is 22:47:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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