How far is Marion, KY from Georgetown, KY?

The driving distance from Marion, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 366.9 miles (590.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 278.6 miles (448.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
366.84 mi
06h 10m
Flight
278.59 mi
448.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
278.59 mi
Kilometers
448.34 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
366.84 mi
Kilometers
590.37 km
Drive Time
06h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Tue, May 5, 6:34 PM EDT
Return by in Marion
Tue, May 5, 11:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marion
2026-05-05T11:23
Arrive Georgetown
Tue, May 5, 5:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:11 PM to 2:41 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marion
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Edmonton
KY

City in Kentucky, U.

From Marion
179.6 mi
03h 05m
To Georgetown
187.2 mi
03h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SSW
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Belleville Street

    22 m · 7 sec · East Belleville Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Coleman Road

    19.6 mi · 29 min · Coleman Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    1563 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    25.8 mi · 28 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

    1783 ft · 22 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

    38.5 mi · 41 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165 South: Bowling Green

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    33.2 mi · 36 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    826 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Morgantown Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Morgantown Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Old Morgantown Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Old Morgantown Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto University Boulevard

    110 m · 9 sec · University Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Kentucky Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Kentucky Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Louisville Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Louisville Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    14.5 mi · 15 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Somerset, Glasgow

    2467 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

    85.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Cumberland Parkway

  21. 21

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

    1523 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    2045 ft · 34 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    33.8 mi · 41 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit right

    1778 ft · 43 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  26. 26

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

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  28. 28

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  29. 29

    Continue on Bob Madon Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bob Madon Bypass

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Harlan Road

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Pineville Road

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Pineville Road

  32. 32

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  33. 33

    Turn left

    118 m · 10 sec

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout

    19.6 mi · 34 min

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
36 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cumberland Parkway
85.6 mi · 23%
Coleman Road
45.6 mi · 12%
Western Kentucky Parkway
38.8 mi · 11%
I 165 South
34 mi · 9%
Pineville Road
32.6 mi · 9%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Cumberland Parkway

Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

85.6 mi · 01h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 10m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+88.3 mi
278.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edmonton
03h 05m from Marion
Leave By
11:38 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Marion and Mostly Sunny near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 366.9 miles (590.4 km) and usually takes 06h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Edmonton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.6 miles from Marion and 187.2 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 278.6 miles (448.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 88.3 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.80 one way or $97.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Marion 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 Marion and Mostly Sunny near Georgetown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 278.59 mi (448.34 km).

Marion

#1 Marion

City in Kentucky, United States

Population2,850
Coordinates37.3328300, -88.0811300
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: East Belleville Street (-88.08112, 37.332959)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 590 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.94 gal
49 L · about $48.80
Round trip
$97.59
25.88 gal · 98 L
Estimated CO2
115 kg one way
Round trip: 230 kg / 507 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $48.80 $97.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $55.03 $110.07
Premium $4.65 $60.22 $120.45
Diesel $5.30 $68.63 $137.27

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 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Marion, KY and Georgetown, KY. The current time in Marion is 11:23:45, although it is 12:23:45 in Georgetown.

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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.