How far is Independence, KY from Georgetown, KY?
The driving distance from Independence, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Independence and Georgetown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Independence and Georgetown.
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Start on Madison Pike
1.3 mi · 3 min · Madison Pike
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Turn right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Walton Nicholson Pike
4.1 mi · 6 min · Walton Nicholson Pike
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Continue on Walton Nicholson Road
2119 ft · 38 sec · Walton Nicholson Road
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Turn right onto Dixie Highway
3210 ft · 54 sec · Dixie Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
2298 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Old Beaver Road
875 ft · 24 sec · Old Beaver Road
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Continue on Stephenson Mill Road
1317 ft · 36 sec · Stephenson Mill Road
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Keep slight left to continue on School Road
2514 ft · 1 min · School Road
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Turn right onto Mary Grubbs Highway
1859 ft · 42 sec · Mary Grubbs Highway
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Take the ramp left toward I 75 South: Lexington
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 75 South: Lexington
45.4 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62: Georgetown, Cynthiana
1800 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 62: Georgetown, Cynthiana
86 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cherry Blossom Way
1 km · 1 min · Cherry Blossom Way
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Turn right onto Paris Pike
1 km · 59 sec · Paris Pike
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Continue on East Main Street
2684 ft · 51 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left 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 Independence 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 75 South
Merge slight left onto I 75 South: Lexington
45.4 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Independence 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 Independence to Georgetown?
The road trip is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km) and usually takes 01h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Williamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Independence and 28.6 miles from Georgetown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.07 one way or $16.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Independence and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Georgetown.
Stop Ideas Near Williamstown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Williamstown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Independence and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 50.67 mi (81.55 km).
#1 Independence
City in Kentucky
| Population | 28,903 |
| Coordinates | 38.9431200, -84.5441100 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| 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: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $8.07 | $16.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $9.21 | $18.42 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $10.10 | $20.19 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $12.36 | $24.71 |
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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