How far is Paintsville, KY from Georgetown, KY?

The driving distance from Paintsville, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.59 mi
02h 11m
Flight
65.37 mi
105.2 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.37 mi
Kilometers
105.2 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.59 mi
Kilometers
163.5 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Sat, Apr 18, 1:21 AM EDT
Return by in Paintsville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paintsville
2026-04-17T23:09
Arrive Georgetown
Sat, Apr 18, 1:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Paintsville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Hindman
KY

Human settlement in Knott County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Paintsville
50.9 mi
01h 05m
To Georgetown
50.7 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph WSW
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 Paintsville and Georgetown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Court Street

    86 m · 18 sec · Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    92 m · 16 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto College Street

    957 ft · 19 sec · College Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    58 m · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Mayo Trail

    2.7 mi · 4 min · North Mayo Trail

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1161 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    674 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    99 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    26.4 mi · 30 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Hindman Bypass

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Hindman Bypass

  14. 14

    Turn left

    10.9 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Red Fox Road

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Red Fox Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Hazard Road

    9 mi · 10 min · Hazard Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    21.2 mi · 32 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    2577 ft · 54 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Gilley Hollow Road

    93 m · 12 sec · Gilley Hollow Road

  21. 21

    Turn left

    7.5 mi · 13 min

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn sharp left

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Paintsville and Georgetown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Mayo Trail
12.5 mi · 12%
Hazard Road
9.04 mi · 9%
Red Fox Road
3.93 mi · 4%
Hindman Bypass
1.59 mi · 2%
College Street
0.18 mi
Gilley Hollow Road
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

26.4 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.2 mi
65.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hindman
01h 05m from Paintsville
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Paintsville 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 Paintsville to Georgetown?

The road trip is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km) and usually takes 02h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hindman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.9 miles from Paintsville and 50.7 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.50 one way or $27.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around Paintsville and Mostly Sunny near Georgetown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paintsville and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 65.37 mi (105.2 km).

Paintsville

#1 Paintsville

City in Kentucky

Population3,925
Coordinates37.8145400, -82.8071100
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: Court Street (-82.80711, 37.81454)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.58 gal
13.57 L · about $13.50
Round trip
$27.00
7.16 gal · 27.14 L
Estimated CO2
31.8 kg one way
Round trip: 63.6 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.50 $27.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.23 $30.45
Premium $4.65 $16.66 $33.32
Diesel $5.30 $18.99 $37.98

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

There is no time difference between Paintsville and Georgetown. The current time is 23:09:22.

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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.