How far is Indian Hills Cherokee Section, KY from Georgetown, KY?

The driving distance from Indian Hills Cherokee Section, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 240.2 miles (386.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.5 miles (276 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 05m 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
240.15 mi
04h 02m
Flight
171.49 mi
275.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.49 mi
Kilometers
275.98 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.15 mi
Kilometers
386.48 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Sun, Apr 19, 11:02 AM EDT
Return by in Indian Hills Cherokee Section
Sun, Apr 19, 3:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indian Hills Cherokee Section
2026-04-19T06:59
Arrive Georgetown
Sun, Apr 19, 11:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 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
8:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Indian Hills Cherokee Section
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
Brodhead
KY

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

From Indian Hills Cherokee Section
119.9 mi
02h 01m
To Georgetown
120.2 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 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 Indian Hills Cherokee Section and Georgetown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Indian Hills Cherokee Section and Georgetown.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Blankenbaker Lane

    2321 ft · 1 min · Blankenbaker Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Brownsboro Road

    3168 ft · 1 min · Brownsboro Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 264 West

    1572 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Henry Watterson Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Lexington, Louisville, Saint Matthews, Middletown

    1618 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64, US 60 East: Lexington, Louisville, Middletown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 264 West, I 64 East: Watterson Expressway, Lexington

    868 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Lexington

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East: Lexington

    2651 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    93.5 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  13. 13

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

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Bob Madon Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bob Madon Bypass

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Harlan Road

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Pineville Road

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Pineville Road

  19. 19

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    118 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout

    19.6 mi · 34 min

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Indian Hills Cherokee Section 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
151 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

93.5 mi · 01h 41m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.7 mi
171.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brodhead
02h 01m from Indian Hills Cherokee Section
Leave By
8:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Indian Hills Cherokee Section 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 Indian Hills Cherokee Section to Georgetown?

The road trip is about 240.2 miles (386.5 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?

Brodhead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.9 miles from Indian Hills Cherokee Section and 120.2 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 171.5 miles (276 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.7 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 8:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.94 one way or $63.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Indian Hills Cherokee Section and Rain Showers near Georgetown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indian Hills Cherokee Section and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 171.49 mi (275.98 km).

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#1 Indian Hills Cherokee Section

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,011
Coordinates38.2795100, -85.6499600
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: Blankenbaker Lane (-85.649716, 38.279628)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 386 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.47 gal
32.08 L · about $31.94
Round trip
$63.88
16.94 gal · 64.16 L
Estimated CO2
75.3 kg one way
Round trip: 150.5 kg / 332 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.94 $63.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.02 $72.05
Premium $4.65 $39.42 $78.84
Diesel $5.30 $44.92 $89.85

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 Indian Hills Cherokee Section and Georgetown. The current time is 06:59:43.

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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.