How far is Newburg, KY from Georgetown, KY?

The driving distance from Newburg, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 243.2 miles (391.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.6 miles (269.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
243.23 mi
04h 09m
Flight
167.56 mi
269.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.56 mi
Kilometers
269.66 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
243.23 mi
Kilometers
391.44 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Sat, May 30, 5:38 PM EDT
Return by in Newburg
Sat, May 30, 9:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newburg
2026-05-30T13:29
Arrive Georgetown
Sat, May 30, 5:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 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
8:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newburg
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
Mount Vernon
KY

City in Rockcastle County, Kentucky

From Newburg
113 mi
02h 04m
To Georgetown
130.2 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Poplar Level Road

    26 m · 6 sec · Poplar Level Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Poplar Level Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Poplar Level Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fern Valley Road

    1949 ft · 44 sec · Fern Valley Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Fegenbush Lane

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Fegenbush Lane

  5. 5

    Continue on Beulah Church Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Beulah Church Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Beulah Church Road

    2574 ft · 56 sec · Beulah Church Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Bardstown Road

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Bardstown Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Mt Washington Bypass

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Mt Washington Bypass

  9. 9

    Continue on Bardstown Rd;Louisville Road

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Bardstown Rd;Louisville Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Bardstown Road; Louisville Road

    123 m · 5 sec · Bardstown Road; Louisville Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Bardstown Rd; Louisville Road

    1173 ft · 15 sec · Bardstown Rd; Louisville Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Louisville Road

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Louisville Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North 3rd Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East John Rowan Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 4 min · East John Rowan Boulevard

  15. 15

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

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Springfield Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Bardstown Road

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Bardstown Road

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    28 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    24.3 mi · 28 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Danville Bypass

    5.5 mi · 7 min · South Danville Bypass

  20. 20

    Continue on Stanford Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Stanford Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Danville Road

    29 mi · 34 min · Danville Road

  22. 22

    Continue on South Daniel Boone Trail

    2 mi · 3 min · South Daniel Boone Trail

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight right

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  25. 25

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

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  27. 27

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  28. 28

    Continue on Bob Madon Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bob Madon Bypass

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Harlan Road

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Pineville Road

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Pineville Road

  31. 31

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  32. 32

    Turn left

    118 m · 10 sec

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout

    19.6 mi · 34 min

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newburg 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
35 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bardstown Road
39.1 mi · 16%
Pineville Road
32.6 mi · 13%
South Daniel Boone Trail
31.8 mi · 13%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 13%
Danville Road
29 mi · 12%
Harlan Road
15.9 mi · 7%
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 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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.6 mi
167.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Vernon
02h 04m from Newburg
Leave By
8:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Newburg and Chance Rain Showers near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 243.2 miles (391.4 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?

Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113 miles from Newburg and 130.2 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 167.6 miles (269.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.6 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 8:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.36 one way or $64.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Newburg and Chance Rain Showers near Georgetown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newburg and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 167.56 mi (269.66 km).

Newburg

#1 Newburg

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

Population19,967
Coordinates38.1600700, -85.6596800
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: Poplar Level Road (-85.659688, 38.160123)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 391 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.58 gal
32.49 L · about $32.36
Round trip
$64.71
17.16 gal · 64.98 L
Estimated CO2
76.3 kg one way
Round trip: 152.5 kg / 336 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.36 $64.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.49 $72.98
Premium $4.65 $39.93 $79.86
Diesel $5.30 $45.51 $91.02

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Newburg and Georgetown. The current time is 13:29:23.

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.