How far is Raceland, KY from Georgetown, KY?

The driving distance from Raceland, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 166.8 miles (268.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.5 miles (185.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m 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
166.74 mi
03h 24m
Flight
115.45 mi
185.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.45 mi
Kilometers
185.8 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.74 mi
Kilometers
268.35 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Sun, Apr 19, 11:50 AM EDT
Return by in Raceland
Sun, Apr 19, 3:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raceland
2026-04-19T08:25
Arrive Georgetown
Sun, Apr 19, 11:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Raceland
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
Allen City
KY

City in Floyd County, Kentucky, United States

From Raceland
83.3 mi
01h 42m
To Georgetown
83.5 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 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 Raceland and Georgetown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on US Highway 23

    6.4 mi · 10 min · US Highway 23

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Greenup Avenue

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Greenup Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Center Street

    1.3 km · 56 sec · Center Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Walnut Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Walnut Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Louisa Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Louisa Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Louisa Road

    57.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Louisa Road

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    674 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    99 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    26.4 mi · 30 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Hindman Bypass

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Hindman Bypass

  12. 12

    Turn left

    10.9 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

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

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Red Fox Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Hazard Road

    9 mi · 10 min · Hazard Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    21.2 mi · 32 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    2577 ft · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Gilley Hollow Road

    93 m · 12 sec · Gilley Hollow Road

  19. 19

    Turn left

    7.5 mi · 13 min

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn sharp left

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Raceland 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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisa Road
66.9 mi · 40%
Hazard Road
9.04 mi · 5%
US Highway 23
6.44 mi · 4%
Greenup Avenue
4.09 mi · 2%
Red Fox Road
3.93 mi · 2%
Hindman Bypass
1.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Louisa Road

Continue on Louisa Road

57.1 mi · 01h 05m

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
03h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.3 mi
115.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allen City
01h 42m from Raceland
Leave By
10:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Raceland 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 Raceland to Georgetown?

The road trip is about 166.8 miles (268.4 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?

Allen City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.3 miles from Raceland and 83.5 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 115.5 miles (185.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.17 one way or $44.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Raceland and Rain Showers near Georgetown.

Stop Ideas Near Allen City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Allen City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Allen City.

RAIL

Huntington

93 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

97 mi away
99 15th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raceland and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 115.45 mi (185.8 km).

Raceland

#1 Raceland

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

Population2,338
Coordinates38.5400800, -82.7285000
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: US 23 (-82.728504, 38.540166)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.88 gal
22.27 L · about $22.17
Round trip
$44.35
11.76 gal · 44.54 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.5 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.17 $44.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.01 $50.02
Premium $4.65 $27.37 $54.73
Diesel $5.30 $31.19 $62.38

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

There is no time difference between Raceland and Georgetown. The current time is 08:25:33.

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.