How far is Shelbyville, KY from Georgetown, KY?

The driving distance from Shelbyville, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 216.1 miles (347.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.9 miles (241.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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
216.05 mi
03h 40m
Flight
149.86 mi
241.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.86 mi
Kilometers
241.18 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.05 mi
Kilometers
347.7 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Sun, Apr 19, 3:18 AM EDT
Return by in Shelbyville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shelbyville
2026-04-18T23:37
Arrive Georgetown
Sun, Apr 19, 3:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 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
9:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shelbyville
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
Livingston
KY

City in Kentucky, US

From Shelbyville
107.9 mi
01h 50m
To Georgetown
108.2 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 10th Street

    60 m · 13 sec · 10th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Frankfort Road

    580 ft · 14 sec · Frankfort Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mount Eden Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Mount Eden Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1208 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    71.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 1 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 Shelbyville 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mount Eden Road
130 mi · 60%
Pineville Road
32.6 mi · 15%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 14%
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
03h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.2 mi
149.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livingston
01h 50m from Shelbyville
Leave By
9:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shelbyville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 216.1 miles (347.7 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?

Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.9 miles from Shelbyville and 108.2 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 149.9 miles (241.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.2 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 9:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.74 one way or $57.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Shelbyville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Georgetown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shelbyville and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 149.86 mi (241.18 km).

Shelbyville

#1 Shelbyville

Township in Shelby County, Illinois

Population16,790
Coordinates38.2120100, -85.2235700
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: 10th Street (-85.223453, 38.212004)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 348 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.62 gal
28.86 L · about $28.74
Round trip
$57.47
15.24 gal · 57.72 L
Estimated CO2
67.7 kg one way
Round trip: 135.4 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.74 $57.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.41 $64.82
Premium $4.65 $35.46 $70.93
Diesel $5.30 $40.42 $80.83

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 Shelbyville and Georgetown. The current time is 23:37:21.

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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.