How far is Greenup, KY from Georgetown, KY?

The driving distance from Greenup, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 181.3 miles (291.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117 miles (188.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
181.27 mi
03h 30m
Flight
116.99 mi
188.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.99 mi
Kilometers
188.28 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.27 mi
Kilometers
291.72 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Sun, May 31, 5:51 AM EDT
Return by in Greenup
Sun, May 31, 9:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenup
2026-05-31T02:21
Arrive Georgetown
Sun, May 31, 5:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenup
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
Prestonsburg
KY

City and county seat of Floyd County, Kentucky

From Greenup
86.4 mi
01h 45m
To Georgetown
94.8 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph E
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Walnut Street

    2698 ft · 54 sec · Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Seaton Avenue

    12.2 mi · 18 min · Seaton Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Greenup Avenue

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Greenup Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Center Street

    1.3 km · 56 sec · Center Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Walnut Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Walnut Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Louisa Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Louisa Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Louisa Road

    57.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Louisa Road

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    674 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    99 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    26.4 mi · 30 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Hindman Bypass

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Hindman Bypass

  13. 13

    Turn left

    10.9 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Red Fox Road

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Red Fox Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Hazard Road

    9 mi · 10 min · Hazard Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    21.2 mi · 32 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    2577 ft · 54 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Gilley Hollow Road

    93 m · 12 sec · Gilley Hollow Road

  20. 20

    Turn left

    7.5 mi · 13 min

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn sharp left

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisa Road
66.9 mi · 37%
Seaton Avenue
12.2 mi · 7%
Hazard Road
9.04 mi · 5%
Greenup Avenue
4.09 mi · 2%
Red Fox Road
3.93 mi · 2%
Walnut Street
1.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Louisa Road

Continue on Louisa Road

57.1 mi · 01h 05m

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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.3 mi
117 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prestonsburg
01h 45m from Greenup
Leave By
10:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greenup and Partly Sunny near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 181.3 miles (291.7 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Prestonsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.4 miles from Greenup and 94.8 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 117 miles (188.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.3 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 10:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.13 one way or $48.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greenup and Partly Sunny near Georgetown.

Stop Ideas Near Prestonsburg

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

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

RAIL

Huntington

88 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

91 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

119 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenup and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 116.99 mi (188.28 km).

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#1 Greenup

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

Population1,100
Coordinates38.5731300, -82.8301700
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: Walnut Street (-82.830342, 38.57296)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.4 gal
24.21 L · about $24.13
Round trip
$48.27
12.8 gal · 48.42 L
Estimated CO2
56.9 kg one way
Round trip: 113.8 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.13 $48.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.22 $54.44
Premium $4.65 $29.79 $59.57
Diesel $5.30 $33.95 $67.89

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenup and Georgetown. The current time is 02:21:23.

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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.