How far is Highland Heights, KY from Georgetown, KY?

The driving distance from Highland Heights, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 250.9 miles (403.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.5 miles (268 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m 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
250.91 mi
04h 08m
Flight
166.52 mi
267.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.52 mi
Kilometers
267.99 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
250.91 mi
Kilometers
403.8 km
Drive Time
04h 08m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Sun, Apr 19, 5:15 AM EDT
Return by in Highland Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 9:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highland Heights
2026-04-19T01:06
Arrive Georgetown
Sun, Apr 19, 5:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 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
8:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Highland Heights
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
Berea
KY

City in Kentucky

From Highland Heights
125.3 mi
02h 04m
To Georgetown
125.6 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph W
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 Highland Heights and Georgetown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Highland Heights and Georgetown.

  1. 1

    Start on Alexandria Way

    540 ft · 28 sec · Alexandria Way

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Alexandria Pike

    1.4 km · 1 min · Alexandria Pike

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight left toward I 275 West: Airport

    1863 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right onto Ronald Reagan Highway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71, I 75: Lexington, Louisville, Cincinnati

    1389 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville

    1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South, I 75 South, KY 236 East: Lexington, Louisville, Erlanger

    1973 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    154.1 mi · 2 hr 45 min

  10. 10

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

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Bob Madon Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bob Madon Bypass

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Harlan Road

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Pineville Road

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Pineville Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    118 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    19.6 mi · 34 min

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Highland Heights 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
156 mi · 62%
Pineville Road
32.6 mi · 13%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 12%
Harlan Road
15.9 mi · 6%
Ronald Reagan Highway
8.09 mi · 3%
Corbin Bypass
2.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

154 mi · 02h 46m

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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+84.4 mi
166.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berea
02h 04m from Highland Heights
Leave By
8:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Highland Heights 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 Highland Heights to Georgetown?

The road trip is about 250.9 miles (403.8 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?

Berea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.3 miles from Highland Heights and 125.6 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 166.5 miles (268 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.4 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 8:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.41 one way or $66.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Highland Heights and Rain Showers near Georgetown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Highland Heights and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 166.52 mi (267.99 km).

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#1 Highland Heights

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

Population7,037
Coordinates39.0331200, -84.4518900
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria Way (-84.451859, 39.033131)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 404 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.86 gal
33.52 L · about $33.41
Round trip
$66.82
17.72 gal · 67.04 L
Estimated CO2
78.7 kg one way
Round trip: 157.5 kg / 347 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.41 $66.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.68 $75.36
Premium $4.65 $41.23 $82.47
Diesel $5.30 $46.99 $93.99

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 Highland Heights and Georgetown. The current time is 01:06:16.

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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.