How far is Monticello, KY from Georgetown, KY?

The driving distance from Monticello, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 152.2 miles (244.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
152.14 mi
02h 53m
Flight
99.26 mi
159.74 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.26 mi
Kilometers
159.74 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.14 mi
Kilometers
244.85 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Sat, Apr 18, 6:45 AM EDT
Return by in Monticello
Sat, Apr 18, 9:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monticello
2026-04-18T03:51
Arrive Georgetown
Sat, Apr 18, 6:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monticello
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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 Monticello
76 mi
01h 26m
To Georgetown
76.1 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph SSW
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 Monticello and Georgetown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1917 ft · 42 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    16.5 mi · 19 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Hal Rogers Parkway

    28.7 mi · 33 min · Hal Rogers Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    1778 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

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

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  11. 11

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Bob Madon Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bob Madon Bypass

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Harlan Road

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Pineville Road

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Pineville Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    118 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    19.6 mi · 34 min

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monticello 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hal Rogers Parkway
40.2 mi · 26%
Pineville Road
32.6 mi · 21%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 20%
Harlan Road
15.9 mi · 10%
North Main Street
6.39 mi · 4%
Corbin Bypass
2.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Cumberland Gap Parkway

Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

30.7 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53 mi
99.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Corbin
01h 26m from Monticello
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Monticello 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 Monticello to Georgetown?

The road trip is about 152.2 miles (244.9 km) and usually takes 02h 53m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North Corbin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76 miles from Monticello and 76.1 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 53 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.25 one way or $40.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Monticello and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Georgetown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monticello and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 99.26 mi (159.74 km).

Monticello

#1 Monticello

City in Kentucky, United States

Population5,906
Coordinates36.8297900, -84.8491100
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-84.848915, 36.829703)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.37 gal
20.32 L · about $20.25
Round trip
$40.50
10.74 gal · 40.64 L
Estimated CO2
47.7 kg one way
Round trip: 95.4 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.25 $40.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.84 $45.68
Premium $4.65 $24.99 $49.98
Diesel $5.30 $28.48 $56.96

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 Monticello and Georgetown. The current time is 03:51:56.

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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.