How far is Knottsville, KY from Georgetown, KY?
The driving distance from Knottsville, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 299.2 miles (481.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 220 miles (354.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 57m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 28m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Boyle County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Knottsville and Georgetown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knottsville and Georgetown.
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Start on State Highway 144
12 mi · 21 min · State Highway 144
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Continue on State Highway 144
5.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 144
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 144
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 144
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Continue straight
13.8 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
22.4 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto Flaherty Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Flaherty Road
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Continue on Joe Prather Highway
10.4 mi · 12 min · Joe Prather Highway
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Turn right onto South Dixie Boulevard
1935 ft · 25 sec · South Dixie Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on South Dixie Boulevard
551 ft · 7 sec · South Dixie Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on South Dixie Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Dixie Boulevard
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Continue on North Dixie Highway
145 m · 6 sec · North Dixie Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Dixie Highway
4.8 mi · 6 min · North Dixie Highway
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Continue on West Dixie Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · West Dixie Avenue
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Turn left onto North Mulberry Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Mulberry Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1218 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
3127 ft · 38 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
23.8 mi · 26 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bardstown
1394 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Springfield Road
5.6 mi · 6 min · Springfield Road
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Continue on Bardstown Road
9.2 mi · 11 min · Bardstown Road
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Keep slight left
28 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right
24.3 mi · 28 min
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Turn right onto South Danville Bypass
5.5 mi · 7 min · South Danville Bypass
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Continue on Stanford Road
2 mi · 2 min · Stanford Road
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Continue on Danville Road
29 mi · 34 min · Danville Road
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Continue on South Daniel Boone Trail
2 mi · 3 min · South Daniel Boone Trail
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Take the ramp slight right
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
29.6 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville
1752 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Corbin Bypass
2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass
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Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway
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Continue on Bob Madon Bypass
1.8 mi · 3 min · Bob Madon Bypass
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Turn left onto Harlan Road
15.9 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road
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Continue on Pineville Road
13.1 mi · 15 min · Pineville Road
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
118 m · 10 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
28 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
19.6 mi · 34 min
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Knottsville and Georgetown.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Knottsville and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Knottsville to Georgetown?
The road trip is about 299.2 miles (481.5 km) and usually takes 05h 28m 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?
Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.8 miles from Knottsville and 150.4 miles from Georgetown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 220 miles (354.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.2 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 6:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.82 one way or $79.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Knottsville 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 around Knottsville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Georgetown.
Stop Ideas Near Danville
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 Danville.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Knottsville and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 220.06 mi (354.15 km).
#1 Knottsville
Township in Daviess County, Kentucky
| Population | 6,270 |
| Coordinates | 37.7717200, -86.9041600 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Georgetown
City in Kentucky
| Population | 35,847 |
| Coordinates | 36.8892600, -83.0551700 |
| Altitude | 495 |
| Country | United States |
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 482 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 43m |
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 | $3.77 | $39.82 | $79.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.91 | $89.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $49.15 | $98.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $56.01 | $112.02 |
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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