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

The driving distance from Oak Grove, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 277.7 miles (446.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.2 miles (331.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
277.68 mi
04h 44m
Flight
206.22 mi
331.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.22 mi
Kilometers
331.88 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
277.68 mi
Kilometers
446.88 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Sun, Apr 12, 5:22 PM EDT
Return by in Oak Grove
Sun, Apr 12, 9:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Grove
2026-04-12T11:37
Arrive Georgetown
Sun, Apr 12, 4:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:45 AM to 1:45 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
7:30 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
Somerset
KY

City in Kentucky, United States

From Oak Grove
135.1 mi
02h 22m
To Georgetown
142.6 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 mph SE
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph ESE

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 State Highway 505

    1.3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 505

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 231

    1.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 231

  3. 3

    Continue on Beaver Dam Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Beaver Dam Road

  4. 4

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

    2828 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    25.8 mi · 28 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    826 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Morgantown Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Morgantown Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Old Morgantown Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Old Morgantown Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto University Boulevard

    110 m · 9 sec · University Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Kentucky Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Kentucky Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Louisville Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Louisville Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    14.5 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Somerset, Glasgow

    2467 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

    85.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Cumberland Parkway

  17. 17

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

    1523 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2045 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    33.8 mi · 41 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit right

    1778 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  22. 22

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

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  24. 24

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  25. 25

    Continue on Bob Madon Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bob Madon Bypass

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Harlan Road

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Pineville Road

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Pineville Road

  28. 28

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  29. 29

    Turn left

    118 m · 10 sec

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout

    19.6 mi · 34 min

  32. 32

    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

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cumberland Parkway
85.6 mi · 31%
Pineville Road
32.6 mi · 12%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 11%
I 165 South
26.5 mi · 10%
Louisville Road
18 mi · 6%
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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.5 mi
206.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somerset
02h 22m from Oak Grove
Leave By
7:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Oak Grove and Mostly Clear 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 277.7 miles (446.9 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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 135.1 miles from Oak Grove and 142.6 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 206.2 miles (331.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.5 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 7:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.96 one way or $73.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.1 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 Clear around Oak Grove and Mostly Clear near Georgetown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Grove and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 206.22 mi (331.88 km).

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#1 Oak Grove

Oak Grove is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.3442100, -86.7547100
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway 505 (-86.754734, 37.344219)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 447 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.8 gal
37.09 L · about $36.96
Round trip
$73.91
19.6 gal · 74.18 L
Estimated CO2
87.1 kg one way
Round trip: 174.2 kg / 384 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.96 $73.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.68 $83.36
Premium $4.65 $45.61 $91.22
Diesel $5.30 $51.98 $103.96

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 12, 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 11:37:16, although it is 12:37:16 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.