How far is Guthrie, KY from Georgetown, KY?

The driving distance from Guthrie, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 290.7 miles (467.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.2 miles (367.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 11m 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
290.72 mi
05h 05m
Flight
228.14 mi
367.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.14 mi
Kilometers
367.15 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
290.72 mi
Kilometers
467.87 km
Drive Time
05h 05m

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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 05h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Sat, Apr 18, 2:39 AM EDT
Return by in Guthrie
Sat, Apr 18, 6:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Guthrie
2026-04-17T20:33
Arrive Georgetown
Sat, Apr 18, 1:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:06 PM to 2:06 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
6:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Guthrie
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
Russell Springs
KY

City in Kentucky

From Guthrie
145.3 mi
02h 32m
To Georgetown
145.5 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
77°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ewing Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Ewing Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Russellville Road

    8.9 mi · 13 min · Russellville Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Clarksville Road

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Clarksville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West 9th Street

    696 ft · 14 sec · West 9th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Clarksville Road

    2353 ft · 42 sec · Clarksville Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West 9th Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West 9th Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bowling Green Road

    2964 ft · 52 sec · Bowling Green Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · East Jefferson Davis Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Bowling Green Road

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Bowling Green Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Russellville Road

    8 mi · 9 min · Russellville Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165 South

    1676 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Louisville

    1997 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Louisville

    1.1 km · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65

    21.7 mi · 23 min · Interstate Highway 65

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Somerset, Glasgow

    2467 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

    85.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Cumberland Parkway

  18. 18

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

    1523 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2045 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    33.8 mi · 41 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit right

    1778 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  23. 23

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

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  25. 25

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  26. 26

    Continue on Bob Madon Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bob Madon Bypass

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Harlan Road

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Pineville Road

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Pineville Road

  29. 29

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  30. 30

    Turn left

    118 m · 10 sec

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout

    19.6 mi · 34 min

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Guthrie 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
33 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cumberland Parkway
85.6 mi · 29%
Pineville Road
32.6 mi · 11%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 11%
Interstate Highway 65
21.7 mi · 7%
Russellville Road
16.9 mi · 6%
Harlan Road
15.9 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Cumberland Parkway

Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

85.6 mi · 01h 32m

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
05h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.5 mi
228.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russell Springs
02h 32m from Guthrie
Leave By
6:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Guthrie 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 Guthrie to Georgetown?

The road trip is about 290.7 miles (467.9 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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?

Russell Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.3 miles from Guthrie and 145.5 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 228.2 miles (367.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.5 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 6:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.69 one way or $77.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Guthrie and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 228.14 mi (367.15 km).

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#1 Guthrie

City in Kentucky, USA

Population1,426
Coordinates36.6483800, -87.1663900
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: Ewing Street (-87.166276, 36.648447)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 468 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.26 gal
38.83 L · about $38.69
Round trip
$77.38
20.52 gal · 77.66 L
Estimated CO2
91.2 kg one way
Round trip: 182.4 kg / 402 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.69 $77.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.64 $87.27
Premium $4.65 $47.75 $95.50
Diesel $5.30 $54.42 $108.84

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Guthrie, KY and Georgetown, KY. The current time in Guthrie is 20:33:22, although it is 21:33:22 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.