How far is Maysville, KY from Georgetown, KY?

The driving distance from Maysville, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 180.9 miles (291.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.8 miles (204 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
180.94 mi
03h 57m
Flight
126.77 mi
204.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.77 mi
Kilometers
204.01 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.94 mi
Kilometers
291.2 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Sun, May 31, 12:07 PM EDT
Return by in Maysville
Sun, May 31, 4:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maysville
2026-05-31T08:10
Arrive Georgetown
Sun, May 31, 12:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 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
9:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maysville
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
Jackson
KY

City in Breathitt County, Kentucky, United States

From Maysville
90.3 mi
01h 58m
To Georgetown
90.6 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph E
Destination
55°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 31 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Forest Avenue

    2215 ft · 54 sec · Forest Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lexington Street

    667 ft · 19 sec · Lexington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lexington Street

    1339 ft · 37 sec · Lexington Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Fleming Road

    14.9 mi · 18 min · Fleming Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    24.4 mi · 31 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Wilkinson Boulevard

    2764 ft · 60 sec · West Wilkinson Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Clearfield Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Clearfield Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West Liberty Road

    19.6 mi · 22 min · West Liberty Road

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Jackson Road

    13.6 mi · 15 min · Jackson Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Lee City Road

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Lee City Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit right

    774 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Park Road

  17. 17

    Continue on KY 15

    26.7 mi · 30 min · KY 15

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1059 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Cumberland Road

    11 mi · 19 min · Cumberland Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Cumberland Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Cumberland Road

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Bridge Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Bridge Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Cumberland Road

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Cumberland Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Trace Branch Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Trace Branch Road

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Sand Hill Bottom Road

    122 m · 18 sec · Sand Hill Bottom Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Sand Hill Bottom Road

    1429 ft · 1 min · Sand Hill Bottom Road

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto United States Highway 119

    2988 ft · 41 sec · United States Highway 119

  30. 30

    Turn right

    2577 ft · 54 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Gilley Hollow Road

    93 m · 12 sec · Gilley Hollow Road

  32. 32

    Turn left

    7.5 mi · 13 min

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn sharp left

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
34 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fleming Road
39.3 mi · 22%
KY 15
29 mi · 16%
West Liberty Road
26.9 mi · 15%
Cumberland Road
23.4 mi · 13%
Jackson Road
13.6 mi · 8%
Lee City Road
13.4 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

KY 15

Continue on KY 15

26.7 mi · 00h 30m

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 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.1 mi
126.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson
01h 58m from Maysville
Leave By
9:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Maysville and Partly Cloudy near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 180.9 miles (291.2 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?

Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.3 miles from Maysville and 90.6 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 126.8 miles (204 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.1 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 9:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.10 one way or $48.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Maysville and Partly Cloudy near Georgetown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maysville and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 126.77 mi (204.01 km).

Maysville

#1 Maysville

City in Mason County, Kentucky, United States

Population8,683
Coordinates38.6411900, -83.7443700
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: Forest Avenue (-83.744397, 38.641087)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.39 gal
24.17 L · about $24.10
Round trip
$48.19
12.78 gal · 48.34 L
Estimated CO2
56.8 kg one way
Round trip: 113.6 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.10 $48.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.18 $54.35
Premium $4.65 $29.74 $59.48
Diesel $5.30 $33.89 $67.79

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

There is no time difference between Maysville and Georgetown. The current time is 08:10:23.

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.