How far is Providence, KY from Georgetown, KY?

The driving distance from Providence, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 242.3 miles (389.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166 miles (267.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
242.25 mi
04h 16m
Flight
166.02 mi
267.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.02 mi
Kilometers
267.18 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
242.25 mi
Kilometers
389.86 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Tue, Nov 10, 5:18 AM EST
Return by in Providence
Tue, Nov 10, 9:34 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Providence
2026-11-10T01:02
Arrive Georgetown
Tue, Nov 10, 5:18 AM EST
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:28 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Providence
9:00 PM EST
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
Brodhead
KY

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

From Providence
121 mi
02h 08m
To Georgetown
121.2 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
64°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wiley Road

    14 m · 8 sec · Wiley Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right

    25.8 mi · 39 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Mount Eden Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Mount Eden Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1208 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    71.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  9. 9

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

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  11. 11

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Bob Madon Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bob Madon Bypass

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Harlan Road

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Pineville Road

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Pineville Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    118 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    19.6 mi · 34 min

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Providence 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mount Eden Road
130 mi · 54%
Pineville Road
32.6 mi · 13%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 13%
Harlan Road
15.9 mi · 7%
Corbin Bypass
2.03 mi · 1%
Bob Madon Bypass
1.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Mount Eden Road

Merge slight left

71.2 mi · 01h 16m

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.3 mi
166 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brodhead
02h 08m from Providence
Leave By
8:28 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Providence and Sunny near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 242.3 miles (389.9 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?

Brodhead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121 miles from Providence and 121.2 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 166 miles (267.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:28 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.13 one way or $64.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Providence and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 166.02 mi (267.18 km).

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#1 Providence

Providence is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.5745100, -85.2210700
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: Wiley Road (-85.221186, 38.574568)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 390 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.55 gal
32.36 L · about $32.13
Round trip
$64.26
17.1 gal · 64.72 L
Estimated CO2
76 kg one way
Round trip: 152 kg / 335 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.76 $32.13 $64.26
Mid-grade $4.35 $37.18 $74.37
Premium $4.78 $40.86 $81.72
Diesel $6.05 $51.69 $103.39

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Providence and Georgetown. The current time is 01:02:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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