How far is Grayson, KY from Georgetown, KY?
The driving distance from Grayson, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 145.8 miles (234.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Widespread Frost
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grayson and Georgetown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grayson and Georgetown.
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Start on East Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Hitchens Road
12 mi · 18 min · Hitchens Road
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Turn right
13.1 mi · 19 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1094 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn straight
12.6 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto Paintsville Road
8.5 mi · 10 min · Paintsville Road
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right
674 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
99 m · 12 sec
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Turn right
26.4 mi · 30 min
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Turn left onto Hindman Bypass
1.6 mi · 3 min · Hindman Bypass
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Turn left
10.9 mi · 16 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Red Fox Road
3.9 mi · 4 min · Red Fox Road
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Continue on Hazard Road
9 mi · 10 min · Hazard Road
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
21.2 mi · 32 min
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Turn left
2577 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto Gilley Hollow Road
93 m · 12 sec · Gilley Hollow Road
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Turn left
7.5 mi · 13 min
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At the end of the road, turn sharp left
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grayson and Georgetown.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
26.4 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Widespread Frost leaving Grayson and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Georgetown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grayson to Georgetown?
The road trip is about 145.8 miles (234.7 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?
Wayland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.8 miles from Grayson and 73 miles from Georgetown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.9 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 10:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.42 one way or $38.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost around Grayson and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Georgetown.
Stop Ideas Near Wayland
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 Wayland.
Huntington
Ashland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grayson and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 99.89 mi (160.76 km).
#1 Grayson
City in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 3,832 |
| Coordinates | 38.3325800, -82.9485000 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Georgetown
City in Kentucky
| Population | 35,847 |
| Coordinates | 36.8892600, -83.0551700 |
| Altitude | 495 |
| Country | United States |
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $3.77 | $19.42 | $38.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.90 | $43.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.97 | $47.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.32 | $54.63 |
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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