How far is Salyersville, KY from Georgetown, KY?

The driving distance from Salyersville, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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
108.65 mi
02h 18m
Flight
59.66 mi
96.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.66 mi
Kilometers
96.01 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.65 mi
Kilometers
174.85 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Sun, May 3, 5:41 AM EDT
Return by in Salyersville
Sun, May 3, 7:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salyersville
2026-05-03T03:23
Arrive Georgetown
Sun, May 3, 5:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Salyersville
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 Salyersville
54.2 mi
01h 09m
To Georgetown
54.4 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
29°F
Overnight

Widespread Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph WNW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Church Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · North Church Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    149 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Mountain Parkway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Mountain Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Middle Creek Road

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Old Middle Creek Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1575 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    674 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    99 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    26.4 mi · 30 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Hindman Bypass

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Hindman Bypass

  11. 11

    Turn left

    10.9 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

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

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Red Fox Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Hazard Road

    9 mi · 10 min · Hazard Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    21.2 mi · 32 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    2577 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Gilley Hollow Road

    93 m · 12 sec · Gilley Hollow Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    7.5 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn sharp left

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Salyersville 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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Middle Creek Road
14.1 mi · 13%
Hazard Road
9.04 mi · 8%
Mountain Parkway
7.17 mi · 7%
Red Fox Road
3.93 mi · 4%
Hindman Bypass
1.59 mi · 1%
North Church Street
1.33 mi · 1%
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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49 mi
59.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hindman
01h 09m from Salyersville
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost leaving Salyersville and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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 54.2 miles from Salyersville and 54.4 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96 km), while the road route adds roughly 49 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 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.44 one way or $28.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost around Salyersville and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Georgetown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salyersville and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 59.66 mi (96.01 km).

Salyersville

#1 Salyersville

City in Magoffin County, Kentucky

Population1,639
Coordinates37.7525900, -83.0687800
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: North Church Street (-83.068875, 37.752582)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.83 gal
14.51 L · about $14.44
Round trip
$28.89
7.66 gal · 29.02 L
Estimated CO2
34 kg one way
Round trip: 68.1 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.44 $28.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.29 $32.58
Premium $4.65 $17.82 $35.65
Diesel $5.30 $20.31 $40.63

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Salyersville and Georgetown. The current time is 03:23:08.

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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.