How far is Liberty, KY from Georgetown, KY?

The driving distance from Liberty, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108 miles (173.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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
164.5 mi
03h 07m
Flight
107.98 mi
173.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.98 mi
Kilometers
173.78 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.5 mi
Kilometers
264.74 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Sat, Apr 18, 4:02 AM EDT
Return by in Liberty
Sat, Apr 18, 7:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Liberty
2026-04-18T00:55
Arrive Georgetown
Sat, Apr 18, 4:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Liberty
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
North Corbin
KY

City in Kentucky, United States of America

From Liberty
80.7 mi
01h 33m
To Georgetown
83.8 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 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 Liberty and Georgetown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lebanon Road

    71 m · 10 sec · Lebanon Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Campbellsville Street

    113 m · 7 sec · Campbellsville Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Middleburg Road

    111 m · 9 sec · Middleburg Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Randolph Street

    2131 ft · 45 sec · Randolph Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Wallace Wilkerson Boulevard

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Wallace Wilkerson Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2820 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    7.4 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward Cumberland Parkway East

    1888 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Cumberland Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside

    1523 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2045 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    33.8 mi · 41 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit right

    1778 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

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

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  18. 18

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue on Bob Madon Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bob Madon Bypass

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Harlan Road

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Pineville Road

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Pineville Road

  22. 22

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Turn left

    118 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout

    19.6 mi · 34 min

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Liberty 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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pineville Road
32.6 mi · 20%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 19%
Harlan Road
15.9 mi · 10%
KY 914
12.3 mi · 7%
Cumberland Parkway
7.2 mi · 4%
Wallace Wilkerson Boulevard
7.17 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

33.8 mi · 00h 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
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.5 mi
108 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Corbin
01h 33m from Liberty
Leave By
10:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Liberty 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 Liberty to Georgetown?

The road trip is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

North Corbin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.7 miles from Liberty and 83.8 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 108 miles (173.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.87 one way or $43.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Liberty and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Georgetown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Liberty and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 107.98 mi (173.78 km).

Liberty

#1 Liberty

City in Kentucky, United States

Population2,139
Coordinates37.3184100, -84.9394000
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: Lebanon Road (-84.939419, 37.31842)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.8 gal
21.97 L · about $21.87
Round trip
$43.74
11.6 gal · 43.94 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 103.1 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.87 $43.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.67 $49.33
Premium $4.65 $26.99 $53.99
Diesel $5.30 $30.76 $61.53

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

There is no time difference between Liberty and Georgetown. The current time is 00:55:19.

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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.