How far is Morehead, KY from Georgetown, KY?
The driving distance from Morehead, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 137 miles (220.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.8 miles (147.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Breathitt County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morehead and Georgetown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morehead and Georgetown.
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Start on Bridge Street
79 m · 15 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto East Wilkinson Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · East Wilkinson Boulevard
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Turn left onto Clearfield Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Clearfield Road
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Continue on West Liberty Road
19.6 mi · 22 min · West Liberty Road
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Continue straight
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Jackson Road
13.6 mi · 15 min · Jackson Road
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Continue on Lee City Road
7.9 mi · 9 min · Lee City Road
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Take the exit right
774 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Park Road
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Continue on KY 15
26.7 mi · 30 min · KY 15
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
1059 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Cumberland Road
11 mi · 19 min · Cumberland Road
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Continue on Cumberland Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · Cumberland Road
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Turn straight onto Bridge Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Cumberland Road
6.5 mi · 9 min · Cumberland Road
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Continue on Trace Branch Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Trace Branch Road
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Sand Hill Bottom Road
122 m · 18 sec · Sand Hill Bottom Road
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Continue on Sand Hill Bottom Road
1429 ft · 1 min · Sand Hill Bottom Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto United States Highway 119
2988 ft · 41 sec · United States Highway 119
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Turn right
2577 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto Gilley Hollow Road
93 m · 12 sec · Gilley Hollow Road
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Turn left
7.5 mi · 13 min
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At the end of the road, turn sharp left
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Morehead and Georgetown.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Morehead and Sunny near Georgetown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morehead to Georgetown?
The road trip is about 137 miles (220.5 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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 68.4 miles from Morehead and 68.6 miles from Georgetown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.8 miles (147.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.2 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 10:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.21 one way or $36.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Morehead and Sunny near Georgetown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morehead and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 91.81 mi (147.76 km).
#1 Morehead
County seat in Kentucky
| Population | 7,596 |
| Coordinates | 38.1839700, -83.4326800 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Georgetown
City in Kentucky
| Population | 35,847 |
| Coordinates | 36.8892600, -83.0551700 |
| Altitude | 495 |
| Country | United States |
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $18.21 | $36.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.54 | $41.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.48 | $44.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.62 | $51.24 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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