How far is Richmond, KY from Georgetown, KY?

The driving distance from Richmond, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 145 miles (233.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.3 miles (145.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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
145.01 mi
02h 39m
Flight
90.32 mi
145.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.32 mi
Kilometers
145.35 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.01 mi
Kilometers
233.37 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Sat, May 30, 2:16 PM EDT
Return by in Richmond
Sat, May 30, 4:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-05-30T11:37
Arrive Georgetown
Sat, May 30, 2:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond
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
Providence
KY

City in Webster County, Kentucky, United States

From Richmond
72.4 mi
01h 19m
To Georgetown
72.6 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NE
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    32 m · 6 sec · North 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    865 ft · 22 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lancaster Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Eastern Bypass

    1.6 km · 2 min · Eastern Bypass

  5. 5

    Continue on Barnes Mill Road

    156 m · 17 sec · Barnes Mill Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1255 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  8. 8

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

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Bob Madon Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bob Madon Bypass

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Harlan Road

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Pineville Road

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Pineville Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    118 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    19.6 mi · 34 min

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Barnes Mill Road
58.1 mi · 40%
Pineville Road
32.6 mi · 23%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 21%
Harlan Road
15.9 mi · 11%
Corbin Bypass
2.03 mi · 1%
Bob Madon Bypass
1.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Barnes Mill Road

Merge slight left

57.7 mi · 01h 02m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.7 mi
90.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Providence
01h 19m from Richmond
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Richmond and Chance Rain Showers near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145 miles (233.4 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.4 miles from Richmond and 72.6 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 90.3 miles (145.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.7 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 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.31 one way or $38.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Richmond and Chance Rain Showers near Georgetown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 90.32 mi (145.35 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

City in and the county seat of Madison County, Kentucky, United States

Population36,800
Coordinates37.7478600, -84.2946500
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: North 2nd Street (-84.294897, 37.747963)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.12 gal
19.37 L · about $19.31
Round trip
$38.62
10.24 gal · 38.74 L
Estimated CO2
45.5 kg one way
Round trip: 91 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.31 $38.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.78 $43.55
Premium $4.65 $23.83 $47.66
Diesel $5.30 $27.16 $54.31

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond and Georgetown. The current time is 11:37:12.

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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.