How far is Masonville, KY from Georgetown, KY?

The driving distance from Masonville, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 307.4 miles (494.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.4 miles (362.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
307.37 mi
05h 17m
Flight
225.39 mi
362.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.39 mi
Kilometers
362.73 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
307.37 mi
Kilometers
494.66 km
Drive Time
05h 17m

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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 05h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Sun, May 31, 8:17 AM EDT
Return by in Masonville
Sun, May 31, 12:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Masonville
2026-05-31T02:00
Arrive Georgetown
Sun, May 31, 7:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:18 PM to 2:18 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
6:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Masonville
9:00 PM CDT
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
Russell Springs
KY

City in Kentucky

From Masonville
149.6 mi
02h 38m
To Georgetown
157.7 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph ENE
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Masonville Habit Road

    35 m · 7 sec · Masonville Habit Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    17.4 mi · 26 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Union Street

    928 ft · 21 sec · East Union Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Clay Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Clay Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2730 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-165 South

    2120 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    39.8 mi · 43 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    826 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Morgantown Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Morgantown Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Old Morgantown Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Old Morgantown Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto University Boulevard

    110 m · 9 sec · University Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Kentucky Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Kentucky Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Louisville Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Louisville Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    14.5 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Somerset, Glasgow

    2467 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

    85.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Cumberland Parkway

  19. 19

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

    1523 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    2045 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    33.8 mi · 41 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit right

    1778 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  24. 24

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

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  26. 26

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  27. 27

    Continue on Bob Madon Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bob Madon Bypass

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Harlan Road

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Pineville Road

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Pineville Road

  30. 30

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  31. 31

    Turn left

    118 m · 10 sec

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout

    19.6 mi · 34 min

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Masonville 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
34 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cumberland Parkway
85.6 mi · 28%
I-165 South
40.4 mi · 13%
Pineville Road
32.6 mi · 11%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 10%
Louisville Road
18 mi · 6%
Harlan Road
15.9 mi · 5%
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

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
05h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+82 mi
225.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russell Springs
02h 38m from Masonville
Leave By
6:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Masonville 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 Masonville to Georgetown?

The road trip is about 307.4 miles (494.7 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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?

Russell Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.6 miles from Masonville and 157.7 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 225.4 miles (362.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 82 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 6:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.92 one way or $81.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Masonville and Georgetown, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Masonville and Partly Sunny near Georgetown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Masonville and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 225.39 mi (362.73 km).

Masonville

#1 Masonville

City in Delaware County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,014
Coordinates37.6750500, -87.0347200
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: Masonville Habit Road (-87.034713, 37.675048)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 495 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.85 gal
41.06 L · about $40.92
Round trip
$81.83
21.7 gal · 82.12 L
Estimated CO2
96.4 kg one way
Round trip: 192.8 kg / 425 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.92 $81.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.15 $92.29
Premium $4.65 $50.50 $100.99
Diesel $5.30 $57.55 $115.10

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 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Masonville, KY and Georgetown, KY. The current time in Masonville is 02:00:18, although it is 03:00:18 in Georgetown.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.