How far is Morgantown, KY from Georgetown, KY?

The driving distance from Morgantown, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 268.2 miles (431.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.4 miles (324.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
268.18 mi
04h 35m
Flight
201.4 mi
324.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.4 mi
Kilometers
324.12 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
268.18 mi
Kilometers
431.6 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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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 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Sat, Apr 18, 6:43 AM EDT
Return by in Morgantown
Sat, Apr 18, 10:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morgantown
2026-04-18T01:07
Arrive Georgetown
Sat, Apr 18, 5:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:36 AM to 1:36 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
7:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morgantown
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
Somerset
KY

City in Kentucky, United States

From Morgantown
130.4 mi
02h 17m
To Georgetown
137.8 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW
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 Morgantown and Georgetown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 165 South: Bowling Green

    1181 ft · 29 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    18.6 mi · 20 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    826 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Morgantown Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Morgantown Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Old Morgantown Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Old Morgantown Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto University Boulevard

    110 m · 9 sec · University Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Kentucky Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Kentucky Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Louisville Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Louisville Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    14.5 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Somerset, Glasgow

    2467 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

    85.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Cumberland Parkway

  15. 15

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

    1523 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2045 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    33.8 mi · 41 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit right

    1778 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  20. 20

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

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  22. 22

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  23. 23

    Continue on Bob Madon Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bob Madon Bypass

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Harlan Road

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Pineville Road

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Pineville Road

  26. 26

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    Turn left

    118 m · 10 sec

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout

    19.6 mi · 34 min

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morgantown 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
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cumberland Parkway
85.6 mi · 32%
Pineville Road
32.6 mi · 12%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 11%
I 165 South
19 mi · 7%
Louisville Road
18 mi · 7%
Harlan Road
15.9 mi · 6%
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
04h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.8 mi
201.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somerset
02h 17m from Morgantown
Leave By
7:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Morgantown 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 Morgantown to Georgetown?

The road trip is about 268.2 miles (431.6 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?

Somerset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.4 miles from Morgantown and 137.8 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 201.4 miles (324.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.8 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 7:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.67 one way or $71.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Morgantown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Georgetown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morgantown and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 201.4 mi (324.12 km).

Morgantown

#1 Morgantown

County seat in Kentucky

Population2,373
Coordinates37.2256000, -86.6836000
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-86.683546, 37.225564)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 432 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.46 gal
35.82 L · about $35.67
Round trip
$71.35
18.92 gal · 71.64 L
Estimated CO2
84.1 kg one way
Round trip: 168.1 kg / 371 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.67 $71.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.23 $80.47
Premium $4.65 $44.03 $88.05
Diesel $5.30 $50.18 $100.35

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Morgantown, KY and Georgetown, KY. The current time in Morgantown is 01:07:22, although it is 02:07:22 in Georgetown.

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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.