How far is Morganfield, KY from Georgetown, KY?

The driving distance from Morganfield, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 365 miles (587.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 272.8 miles (439 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 17m 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
365 mi
06h 08m
Flight
272.79 mi
439.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
272.79 mi
Kilometers
439.01 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
365 mi
Kilometers
587.41 km
Drive Time
06h 08m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Thu, Apr 30, 12:11 AM EDT
Return by in Morganfield
Thu, Apr 30, 5:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morganfield
2026-04-29T17:02
Arrive Georgetown
Wed, Apr 29, 11:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:09 PM to 2:39 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
11:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morganfield
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 Morganfield
178.7 mi
03h 04m
To Georgetown
186.3 mi
03h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    39 m · 7 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Morgan Street

    2208 ft · 37 sec · North Morgan Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    18 mi · 21 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Henderson Bypass

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Henderson Bypass

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2711 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Henderson

    1.5 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1672 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Owensboro

    1841 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Audubon Parkway

    23 mi · 25 min · Audubon Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Hawesville

    2027 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Wendell Ford Expressway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Wendell Ford Expressway

  12. 12

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

    2273 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    62.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    826 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Morgantown Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Morgantown Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Old Morgantown Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Old Morgantown Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto University Boulevard

    110 m · 9 sec · University Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Kentucky Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Kentucky Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Louisville Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Louisville Road

  20. 20

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    14.5 mi · 15 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Somerset, Glasgow

    2467 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

    85.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Cumberland Parkway

  25. 25

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

    1523 ft · 32 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    2045 ft · 34 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left

    33.8 mi · 41 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit right

    1778 ft · 43 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  30. 30

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

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  32. 32

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  33. 33

    Continue on Bob Madon Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bob Madon Bypass

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Harlan Road

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Pineville Road

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Pineville Road

  36. 36

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  37. 37

    Turn left

    118 m · 10 sec

  38. 38

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  39. 39

    Exit the roundabout

    19.6 mi · 34 min

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morganfield 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
40 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
6 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cumberland Parkway
85.6 mi · 23%
I 165 South
63 mi · 17%
Pineville Road
32.6 mi · 9%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 8%
Audubon Parkway
23 mi · 6%
Louisville Road
18 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

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 08m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+92.2 mi
272.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edmonton
03h 04m from Morganfield
Leave By
11:42 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Morganfield 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 Morganfield to Georgetown?

The road trip is about 365 miles (587.4 km) and usually takes 06h 08m 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 178.7 miles from Morganfield and 186.3 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 272.8 miles (439 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.2 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 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 $48.57 one way or $97.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Morganfield 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 around Morganfield and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Georgetown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morganfield and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 272.79 mi (439.01 km).

Morganfield

#1 Morganfield

City in Union County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population3,385
Coordinates37.6833800, -87.9166900
Altitude133
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-87.916486, 37.683583)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 587 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.88 gal
48.76 L · about $48.57
Round trip
$97.14
25.76 gal · 97.52 L
Estimated CO2
114.5 kg one way
Round trip: 228.9 kg / 505 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $48.57 $97.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.78 $109.56
Premium $4.65 $59.94 $119.89
Diesel $5.30 $68.32 $136.63

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 29, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Morganfield, KY and Georgetown, KY. The current time in Morganfield is 17:02:35, although it is 18:02:35 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.