How far is Providence, KY from Georgetown, KY?

The driving distance from Providence, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 349.1 miles (561.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261.6 miles (421 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 52m 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
349.08 mi
05h 56m
Flight
261.62 mi
421.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.62 mi
Kilometers
421.03 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
349.08 mi
Kilometers
561.79 km
Drive Time
05h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Sun, Apr 19, 12:27 PM EDT
Return by in Providence
Sun, Apr 19, 5:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Providence
2026-04-19T05:30
Arrive Georgetown
Sun, Apr 19, 11:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:56 PM to 2:56 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
5:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Providence
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
Columbia
KY

City in Adair County, Kentucky, United States

From Providence
169.6 mi
02h 58m
To Georgetown
179.5 mi
02h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NW

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 North Broadway Street

    8 m · 6 sec · North Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2232 ft · 45 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Westerfield Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Westerfield Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right

    14.5 mi · 22 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Island Ford Road

    1 km · 1 min · Island Ford Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1067 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    9.3 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 169 South: Hopkinsville

    1.1 km · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown

    1750 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    38.1 mi · 41 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  11. 11

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

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    33.2 mi · 36 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    826 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Morgantown Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Morgantown Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Old Morgantown Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Old Morgantown Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto University Boulevard

    110 m · 9 sec · University Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Kentucky Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Kentucky Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Louisville Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Louisville Road

  19. 19

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    14.5 mi · 15 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Somerset, Glasgow

    2467 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

    85.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Cumberland Parkway

  24. 24

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

    1523 ft · 32 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    2045 ft · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left

    33.8 mi · 41 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit right

    1778 ft · 43 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  29. 29

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

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  31. 31

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  32. 32

    Continue on Bob Madon Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bob Madon Bypass

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Harlan Road

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Pineville Road

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Pineville Road

  35. 35

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  36. 36

    Turn left

    118 m · 10 sec

  37. 37

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  38. 38

    Exit the roundabout

    19.6 mi · 34 min

  39. 39

    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

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
39 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
6 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cumberland Parkway
85.6 mi · 25%
Western Kentucky Parkway
38.1 mi · 11%
I 165 South
34 mi · 10%
Pineville Road
32.6 mi · 9%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 9%
Louisville Road
18 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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+87.5 mi
261.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
02h 58m from Providence
Leave By
5:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Providence and Rain Showers 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 349.1 miles (561.8 km) and usually takes 05h 56m 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?

Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.6 miles from Providence and 179.5 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 261.6 miles (421 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.5 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 5:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.46 one way or $92.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Providence and Rain Showers near Georgetown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Providence and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 261.62 mi (421.03 km).

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#1 Providence

City in Webster County, Kentucky, United States

Population3,065
Coordinates37.3975500, -87.7627900
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: North Broadway Street (-87.762789, 37.39755)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 562 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.32 gal
46.63 L · about $46.46
Round trip
$92.92
24.64 gal · 93.26 L
Estimated CO2
109.5 kg one way
Round trip: 219 kg / 483 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $46.46 $92.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.40 $104.79
Premium $4.65 $57.34 $114.67
Diesel $5.30 $65.35 $130.69

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Providence, KY and Georgetown, KY. The current time in Providence is 05:30:49, although it is 06:30:49 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.