How far is Irvington, KY from Georgetown, KY?

The driving distance from Irvington, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 249.5 miles (401.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190 miles (305.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
249.48 mi
04h 35m
Flight
190.01 mi
305.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.01 mi
Kilometers
305.79 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.48 mi
Kilometers
401.5 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Sat, Apr 18, 7:30 AM EDT
Return by in Irvington
Sat, Apr 18, 11:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irvington
2026-04-18T01:55
Arrive Georgetown
Sat, Apr 18, 6:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:35 AM to 1:35 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
7:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Irvington
9:00 PM CDT
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
Brodhead
KY

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

From Irvington
125.3 mi
02h 17m
To Georgetown
124.1 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Irvington and Georgetown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Walnut Street

    9 m · 7 sec · Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    932 ft · 19 sec · 1st Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Woodlawn Street

    598 ft · 16 sec · Woodlawn Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Flaherty Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Flaherty Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Joe Prather Highway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Joe Prather Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Dixie Boulevard

    1935 ft · 25 sec · South Dixie Boulevard

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on South Dixie Boulevard

    551 ft · 7 sec · South Dixie Boulevard

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on South Dixie Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Dixie Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on North Dixie Highway

    145 m · 6 sec · North Dixie Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on North Dixie Highway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · North Dixie Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on West Dixie Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Dixie Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Mulberry Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Mulberry Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right

    1218 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    3127 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown

    1.5 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    23.8 mi · 26 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Bardstown

    1394 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Springfield Road

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Springfield Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Bardstown Road

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Bardstown Road

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    28 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    24.3 mi · 28 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Danville Bypass

    5.5 mi · 7 min · South Danville Bypass

  24. 24

    Continue on Stanford Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Stanford Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Danville Road

    29 mi · 34 min · Danville Road

  26. 26

    Continue on South Daniel Boone Trail

    2 mi · 3 min · South Daniel Boone Trail

  27. 27

    Take the ramp slight right

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  29. 29

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

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  31. 31

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  32. 32

    Continue on Bob Madon Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bob Madon Bypass

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Harlan Road

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Pineville Road

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Pineville Road

  35. 35

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  36. 36

    Turn left

    118 m · 10 sec

  37. 37

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  38. 38

    Exit the roundabout

    19.6 mi · 34 min

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Irvington and Georgetown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
39 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bardstown Road
33.5 mi · 13%
Pineville Road
32.6 mi · 13%
South Daniel Boone Trail
31.8 mi · 13%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 12%
Danville Road
29 mi · 12%
Bluegrass Parkway
23.8 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

Cumberland Gap Parkway

Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

30.7 mi · 00h 37m

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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.5 mi
190 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brodhead
02h 17m from Irvington
Leave By
7:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Irvington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Irvington to Georgetown?

The road trip is about 249.5 miles (401.5 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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 125.3 miles from Irvington and 124.1 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 190 miles (305.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.18 one way or $66.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Irvington 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 Irvington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Georgetown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irvington and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 190.01 mi (305.79 km).

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#1 Irvington

City in Kentucky, USA

Population1,192
Coordinates37.8803400, -86.2838600
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: Walnut Street (-86.28386, 37.880278)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 402 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.8 gal
33.32 L · about $33.18
Round trip
$66.37
17.6 gal · 66.64 L
Estimated CO2
78.2 kg one way
Round trip: 156.4 kg / 345 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.18 $66.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.43 $74.85
Premium $4.65 $40.96 $81.91
Diesel $5.30 $46.68 $93.35

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Irvington, KY and Georgetown, KY. The current time in Irvington is 01:55:32, although it is 02:55:32 in Georgetown.

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.