How far is Glasgow, KY from Georgetown, KY?

The driving distance from Glasgow, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 204.2 miles (328.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158 miles (254.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
204.26 mi
03h 41m
Flight
157.92 mi
254.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.92 mi
Kilometers
254.15 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.26 mi
Kilometers
328.73 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Mon, Jun 1, 9:58 PM EDT
Return by in Glasgow
Tue, Jun 2, 12:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glasgow
2026-06-01T17:16
Arrive Georgetown
Mon, Jun 1, 8:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 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
9:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glasgow
9:00 PM CDT
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
London
KY

City in Kentucky, United States

From Glasgow
102 mi
01h 50m
To Georgetown
102.3 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
2 mph NW
Destination
70°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    72 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Race Street

    85 m · 10 sec · South Race Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    81 m · 10 sec · West Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Green Street

    114 m · 15 sec · South Green Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Burkesville Road

    1024 ft · 21 sec · Burkesville Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2021 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

    71.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Cumberland Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside

    1523 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2045 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    33.8 mi · 41 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    1778 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  16. 16

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Bob Madon Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bob Madon Bypass

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Harlan Road

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Pineville Road

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Pineville Road

  20. 20

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn left

    118 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout

    19.6 mi · 34 min

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cumberland Parkway
71.6 mi · 35%
Pineville Road
32.6 mi · 16%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 15%
Harlan Road
15.9 mi · 8%
KY 914
12.3 mi · 6%
Corbin Bypass
2.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Cumberland Parkway

Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

71.6 mi · 01h 17m

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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.2 mi
158 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
London
01h 50m from Glasgow
Leave By
9:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Glasgow and Mostly Sunny near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 204.2 miles (328.7 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?

London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102 miles from Glasgow and 102.3 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 158 miles (254.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.19 one way or $54.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Glasgow and Georgetown, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Glasgow and Mostly Sunny near Georgetown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glasgow and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 157.92 mi (254.15 km).

Glasgow

#1 Glasgow

City in Barren County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population14,411
Coordinates36.9958800, -85.9119200
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-85.911907, 36.995901)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 329 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.21 gal
27.28 L · about $27.19
Round trip
$54.38
14.42 gal · 54.56 L
Estimated CO2
64.1 kg one way
Round trip: 128.2 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.19 $54.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.66 $61.33
Premium $4.65 $33.56 $67.11
Diesel $5.30 $38.24 $76.48

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 · Jun 01, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Glasgow, KY and Georgetown, KY. The current time in Glasgow is 17:16:57, although it is 18:16:57 in Georgetown.

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.