How far is Okolona, KY from Georgetown, KY?

The driving distance from Okolona, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 245.2 miles (394.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.2 miles (270.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 14m 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
245.18 mi
04h 07m
Flight
168.21 mi
270.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.21 mi
Kilometers
270.71 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
245.18 mi
Kilometers
394.58 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:56 AM EDT
Return by in Okolona
Thu, Apr 23, 9:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Okolona
2026-04-23T00:49
Arrive Georgetown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 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
8:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Okolona
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 Okolona
114 mi
02h 03m
To Georgetown
131.2 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    47 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Preston Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Preston Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 265 East, KY 841 East: Gene Snyder Freeway

    2157 ft · 53 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31E, US 150: Louisville, Bardstown

    2164 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Bardstown Road

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Bardstown Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Mt Washington Bypass

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Mt Washington Bypass

  8. 8

    Continue on Bardstown Rd;Louisville Road

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Bardstown Rd;Louisville Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Bardstown Road; Louisville Road

    123 m · 5 sec · Bardstown Road; Louisville Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Bardstown Rd; Louisville Road

    1173 ft · 15 sec · Bardstown Rd; Louisville Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Louisville Road

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Louisville Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North 3rd Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East John Rowan Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 4 min · East John Rowan Boulevard

  14. 14

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

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Springfield Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Bardstown Road

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Bardstown Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    28 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    24.3 mi · 28 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Danville Bypass

    5.5 mi · 7 min · South Danville Bypass

  19. 19

    Continue on Stanford Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Stanford Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Danville Road

    29 mi · 34 min · Danville Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South Daniel Boone Trail

    2 mi · 3 min · South Daniel Boone Trail

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight right

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  24. 24

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

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  26. 26

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  27. 27

    Continue on Bob Madon Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bob Madon Bypass

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Harlan Road

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Pineville Road

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Pineville Road

  30. 30

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  31. 31

    Turn left

    118 m · 10 sec

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout

    19.6 mi · 34 min

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Okolona 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
34 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bardstown Road
38.4 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 · 6%
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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77 mi
168.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Vernon
02h 03m from Okolona
Leave By
8:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Okolona and Sunny near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 245.2 miles (394.6 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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 114 miles from Okolona and 131.2 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 168.2 miles (270.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 77 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 8:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.62 one way or $65.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Okolona and Sunny near Georgetown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Okolona and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 168.21 mi (270.71 km).

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#1 Okolona

City in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population17,134
Coordinates38.1411800, -85.6877400
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.687768, 38.141231)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 395 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.65 gal
32.75 L · about $32.62
Round trip
$65.24
17.3 gal · 65.5 L
Estimated CO2
76.9 kg one way
Round trip: 153.7 kg / 339 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.62 $65.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.79 $73.58
Premium $4.65 $40.26 $80.51
Diesel $5.30 $45.88 $91.76

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Okolona and Georgetown. The current time is 00:49:15.

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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.