How far is Henderson, KY from Georgetown, KY?
The driving distance from Henderson, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 197.3 miles (317.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167 miles (268.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kentucky, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Henderson and Georgetown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Henderson and Georgetown.
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Start on the route
30 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Street
65 m · 10 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto South Green Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · South Green Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 41: Evansville, Madisonville
748 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Evansville
2451 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North
1008 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
20 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Louisville
3069 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
91.7 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Keep slight right
70.9 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62 East: Georgetown
1948 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto Paynes Depot Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Paynes Depot Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Frankfort Road
119 m · 7 sec · Frankfort Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Court Street
11 m · 2 sec · South Court Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Court Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Henderson and Georgetown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 East
Merge slight left
91.7 mi · 01h 40m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Henderson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Georgetown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Henderson to Georgetown?
The road trip is about 197.3 miles (317.5 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?
Brandenburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.5 miles from Henderson and 98.8 miles from Georgetown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167 miles (268.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.81 one way or $55.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Henderson and Georgetown, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Henderson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Georgetown.
Stop Ideas Near Brandenburg
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Henderson and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 166.99 mi (268.74 km).
#1 Henderson
City in and county seat of Henderson County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 27,974 |
| Coordinates | 37.8361500, -87.5900100 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Georgetown
Georgetown is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.2098000, -84.5588300 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
End: Georgetown (-84.55883, 38.2098)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 318 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $4.00 | $27.81 | $55.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $31.74 | $63.48 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $34.79 | $69.57 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $42.57 | $85.15 |
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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