How far is Goshen, KY from Georgetown, KY?

The driving distance from Goshen, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 247.2 miles (397.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173 miles (278.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
247.26 mi
04h 11m
Flight
173 mi
278.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173 mi
Kilometers
278.41 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
247.26 mi
Kilometers
397.93 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Sun, Apr 19, 5:47 AM EDT
Return by in Goshen
Sun, Apr 19, 9:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goshen
2026-04-19T01:35
Arrive Georgetown
Sun, Apr 19, 5:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 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
8:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goshen
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
Brodhead
KY

Human settlement in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Goshen
123.5 mi
02h 05m
To Georgetown
123.8 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Goshen Lane

    28 m · 6 sec · Goshen Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West State Highway 42

    6.4 mi · 10 min · West State Highway 42

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    77 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    10.8 mi · 12 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Shelbyville, Lexington

    1359 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    87.5 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  9. 9

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

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  11. 11

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Bob Madon Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bob Madon Bypass

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Harlan Road

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Pineville Road

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Pineville Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    118 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    19.6 mi · 34 min

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
144 mi · 58%
Pineville Road
32.6 mi · 13%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 12%
Harlan Road
15.9 mi · 6%
Gene Snyder Freeway
10.8 mi · 4%
West State Highway 42
7.22 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

87.5 mi · 01h 34m

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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.2 mi
173 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brodhead
02h 05m from Goshen
Leave By
8:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Goshen and Rain Showers near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 247.2 miles (397.9 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?

Brodhead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.5 miles from Goshen and 123.8 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 173 miles (278.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.2 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 8:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.92 one way or $65.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Goshen and Rain Showers near Georgetown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goshen and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 173 mi (278.41 km).

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#1 Goshen

City in Kentucky, United States

Population1,016
Coordinates38.4031200, -85.5741300
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: Goshen Lane (-85.574041, 38.403169)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 398 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.73 gal
33.03 L · about $32.92
Round trip
$65.84
17.46 gal · 66.06 L
Estimated CO2
77.6 kg one way
Round trip: 155.2 kg / 342 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.92 $65.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.13 $74.26
Premium $4.65 $40.63 $81.26
Diesel $5.30 $46.30 $92.61

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Goshen and Georgetown. The current time is 01:35:23.

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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.