How far is Hurstbourne, KY from Georgetown, KY?

The driving distance from Hurstbourne, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 234.6 miles (377.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.1 miles (269 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m 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
234.6 mi
03h 58m
Flight
167.12 mi
268.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.12 mi
Kilometers
268.96 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.6 mi
Kilometers
377.56 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Sun, Apr 19, 10:56 AM EDT
Return by in Hurstbourne
Sun, Apr 19, 2:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hurstbourne
2026-04-19T06:58
Arrive Georgetown
Sun, Apr 19, 10:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 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
9:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hurstbourne
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mount Vernon
KY

City in Rockcastle County, Kentucky

From Hurstbourne
117.2 mi
01h 59m
To Georgetown
117.4 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph NW
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 Hurstbourne and Georgetown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    51 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Laughton Lane

    50 m · 9 sec · Laughton Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Seaton Springs Parkway

    1 km · 3 min · Seaton Springs Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Hurstbourne Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Hurstbourne Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 64 East

    1730 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    91.2 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  8. 8

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

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Bob Madon Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bob Madon Bypass

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Harlan Road

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Pineville Road

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Pineville Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    118 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    19.6 mi · 34 min

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hurstbourne 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
148 mi · 63%
Pineville Road
32.6 mi · 14%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 13%
Harlan Road
15.9 mi · 7%
Corbin Bypass
2.03 mi · 1%
Bob Madon Bypass
1.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

91.2 mi · 01h 38m

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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.5 mi
167.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Vernon
01h 59m from Hurstbourne
Leave By
9:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Hurstbourne 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 Hurstbourne to Georgetown?

The road trip is about 234.6 miles (377.6 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?

Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.2 miles from Hurstbourne and 117.4 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 167.1 miles (269 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.22 one way or $62.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Hurstbourne and Rain Showers near Georgetown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hurstbourne and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 167.12 mi (268.96 km).

Hurstbourne

#1 Hurstbourne

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population4,397
Coordinates38.2381300, -85.5882900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.587939, 38.238258)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 378 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.28 gal
31.34 L · about $31.22
Round trip
$62.45
16.56 gal · 62.68 L
Estimated CO2
73.6 kg one way
Round trip: 147.2 kg / 325 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.22 $62.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.21 $70.43
Premium $4.65 $38.54 $77.07
Diesel $5.30 $43.92 $87.83

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 Hurstbourne and Georgetown. The current time is 06:58:16.

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.