How far is La Grange, KY from Georgetown, KY?

The driving distance from La Grange, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 237.4 miles (382 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.8 miles (265.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
237.37 mi
04h 07m
Flight
164.81 mi
265.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.81 mi
Kilometers
265.23 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.37 mi
Kilometers
382.01 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Sat, May 30, 10:32 PM EDT
Return by in La Grange
Sun, May 31, 2:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Grange
2026-05-30T18:24
Arrive Georgetown
Sat, May 30, 10:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 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
8:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Grange
9:00 PM EDT
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
Mount Vernon
KY

City in Rockcastle County, Kentucky

From La Grange
117.7 mi
02h 03m
To Georgetown
119.6 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE
Destination
75°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Grange and Georgetown.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1 m · 6 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 1st Avenue

    1503 ft · 30 sec · South 1st Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South 1st Street

    17.9 mi · 29 min · South 1st Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Smithfield Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Smithfield Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Frankfort Road

    580 ft · 14 sec · Frankfort Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Mount Eden Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Mount Eden Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1208 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    71.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  11. 11

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

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  13. 13

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Bob Madon Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bob Madon Bypass

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Harlan Road

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Pineville Road

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Pineville Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    118 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    19.6 mi · 34 min

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between La Grange 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mount Eden Road
130 mi · 55%
Pineville Road
32.6 mi · 14%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 13%
South 1st Street
17.9 mi · 8%
Harlan Road
15.9 mi · 7%
Corbin Bypass
2.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Mount Eden Road

Merge slight left

71.2 mi · 01h 16m

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.6 mi
164.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Vernon
02h 03m from La Grange
Leave By
8:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving La Grange and Partly Sunny near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from La Grange to Georgetown?

The road trip is about 237.4 miles (382 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?

Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.7 miles from La Grange and 119.6 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 164.8 miles (265.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.6 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 8:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.60 one way or $63.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around La Grange and Partly Sunny near Georgetown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Grange and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 164.81 mi (265.23 km).

La Grange

#1 La Grange

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

Population9,081
Coordinates38.4075700, -85.3788500
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: South 1st Avenue (-85.378831, 38.407569)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.38 gal
31.71 L · about $31.60
Round trip
$63.20
16.76 gal · 63.42 L
Estimated CO2
74.5 kg one way
Round trip: 148.9 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.60 $63.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.64 $71.28
Premium $4.65 $39.00 $78.00
Diesel $5.30 $44.45 $88.90

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between La Grange and Georgetown. The current time is 18:24:52.

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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.