How far is Junction City, KY from Georgetown, KY?

The driving distance from Junction City, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
150.25 mi
02h 49m
Flight
107.09 mi
172.35 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.09 mi
Kilometers
172.35 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.25 mi
Kilometers
241.81 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Thu, Apr 23, 8:10 AM EDT
Return by in Junction City
Thu, Apr 23, 11:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Junction City
2026-04-23T05:21
Arrive Georgetown
Thu, Apr 23, 8:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Junction City
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
North Corbin
KY

City in Kentucky, United States of America

From Junction City
76.4 mi
01h 24m
To Georgetown
73.9 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Junction City and Georgetown.

  1. 1

    Start on North Lucas Street

    46 m · 12 sec · North Lucas Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Shelby Street

    2642 ft · 60 sec · West Shelby Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Danville Bypass

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Danville Bypass

  5. 5

    Continue on Stanford Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Stanford Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Danville Road

    29 mi · 34 min · Danville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Daniel Boone Trail

    2 mi · 3 min · South Daniel Boone Trail

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    29.6 mi · 32 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 Junction City 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pineville Road
32.6 mi · 22%
South Daniel Boone Trail
31.8 mi · 21%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 20%
Danville Road
29 mi · 19%
Harlan Road
15.9 mi · 11%
South Danville Bypass
2.34 mi · 2%
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 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.

Drive Time
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.1 mi
107.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Corbin
01h 24m from Junction City
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Junction City and Sunny near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Junction City to Georgetown?

The road trip is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

North Corbin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.4 miles from Junction City and 73.9 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.1 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.99 one way or $39.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Junction City and Sunny near Georgetown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Junction City and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 107.09 mi (172.35 km).

Junction City

#1 Junction City

City in Kentucky, United States

Population2,306
Coordinates37.5867400, -84.7938400
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: North Lucas Street (-84.794162, 37.586884)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.3 gal
20.07 L · about $19.99
Round trip
$39.97
10.6 gal · 40.14 L
Estimated CO2
47.1 kg one way
Round trip: 94.2 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.99 $39.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.54 $45.08
Premium $4.65 $24.67 $49.33
Diesel $5.30 $28.11 $56.22

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Junction City and Georgetown. The current time is 05:21:25.

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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.