How far is Georgetown, KY from Lexington-Fayette, KY?
The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Rockcastle County, Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Georgetown and Lexington-Fayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown and Lexington-Fayette.
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Start on South Court Street
11 m · 4 sec · South Court Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2684 ft · 45 sec · East Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Paris Pike
1.3 km · 1 min · Paris Pike
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Take the ramp slight right
1809 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington
3139 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto West New Circle Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · West New Circle Road
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Turn right onto Floyd Drive
937 ft · 27 sec · Floyd Drive
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Turn left
560 ft · 41 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Georgetown and Lexington-Fayette.
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.
Paris Pike
Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Georgetown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lexington-Fayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Georgetown to Lexington-Fayette?
The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Georgetown and 8.1 miles from Lexington-Fayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.28 one way or $4.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 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-Fayette.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Vernon
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 Mount Vernon.
Maysville
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Lexington-Fayette. Straight-line distance: 12.33 mi (19.84 km).
#1 Georgetown
Georgetown is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.2098000, -84.5588300 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lexington-Fayette
The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area.
| Population | 314,488 |
| Coordinates | 38.0498000, -84.4585500 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-84.458548, 38.049815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $4.00 | $2.28 | $4.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $3.49 | $6.97 |
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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