How far is Oak Grove, KY from Georgetown, KY?

The driving distance from Oak Grove, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 312 miles (502.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243.3 miles (391.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 58m 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
311.97 mi
05h 29m
Flight
243.29 mi
391.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.29 mi
Kilometers
391.54 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
311.97 mi
Kilometers
502.07 km
Drive Time
05h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Fri, Apr 17, 9:07 PM EDT
Return by in Oak Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 1:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Grove
2026-04-17T14:38
Arrive Georgetown
Fri, Apr 17, 8:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:29 PM to 2:29 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
6:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Grove
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
Russell Springs
KY

City in Kentucky

From Oak Grove
157.6 mi
02h 44m
To Georgetown
154.4 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
77°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove and Georgetown.

  1. 1

    Start on Thompsonville Lane

    33 m · 7 sec · Thompsonville Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fort Campbell Boulevard

    10.8 mi · 16 min · Fort Campbell Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Jr Way

    4 mi · 5 min · Dr Martin Luther King Jr Way

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Russellville Road

    7 mi · 8 min · Russellville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Jefferson Davis Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Russellville Road

    19 mi · 22 min · Russellville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West 4th Street

    1391 ft · 25 sec · West 4th Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 4th Street

    70 m · 7 sec · West 4th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    22 m · 2 sec · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    3253 ft · 55 sec · East 4th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    114 m · 6 sec · Franklin Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Franklin Road

    1133 ft · 19 sec · Franklin Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Franklin Street

    765 ft · 13 sec · Franklin Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Bowling Green Road

    2964 ft · 52 sec · Bowling Green Road

  15. 15

    Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · East Jefferson Davis Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Bowling Green Road

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Bowling Green Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Russellville Road

    8 mi · 9 min · Russellville Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165 South

    1676 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Louisville

    1997 ft · 59 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Louisville

    1.1 km · 54 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65

    21.7 mi · 23 min · Interstate Highway 65

  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 Oak Grove 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
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cumberland Parkway
85.6 mi · 27%
Russellville Road
34 mi · 11%
Pineville Road
32.6 mi · 10%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 10%
Interstate Highway 65
21.7 mi · 7%
Harlan Road
15.9 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

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
05h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.7 mi
243.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russell Springs
02h 44m from Oak Grove
Leave By
6:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oak Grove and Mostly Sunny near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oak Grove to Georgetown?

The road trip is about 312 miles (502.1 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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?

Russell Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.6 miles from Oak Grove and 154.4 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 243.3 miles (391.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.7 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 6:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.52 one way or $83.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Oak Grove and Mostly Sunny near Georgetown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Grove and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 243.29 mi (391.54 km).

Oak Grove

#1 Oak Grove

City in Kentucky, United States

Population7,369
Coordinates36.6650500, -87.4427900
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: Thompsonville Lane (-87.442842, 36.665225)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 502 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.01 gal
41.67 L · about $41.52
Round trip
$83.04
22.02 gal · 83.34 L
Estimated CO2
97.8 kg one way
Round trip: 195.7 kg / 431 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.52 $83.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.83 $93.65
Premium $4.65 $51.24 $102.48
Diesel $5.30 $58.40 $116.79

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 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Oak Grove, KY and Georgetown, KY. The current time in Oak Grove is 14:38:01, although it is 15:38:01 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.