How far is Shively, KY from Georgetown, KY?

The driving distance from Shively, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 250 miles (402.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.6 miles (284.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
249.99 mi
04h 12m
Flight
176.59 mi
284.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.59 mi
Kilometers
284.2 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.99 mi
Kilometers
402.32 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Sat, Apr 25, 7:20 AM EDT
Return by in Shively
Sat, Apr 25, 11:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shively
2026-04-25T03:07
Arrive Georgetown
Sat, Apr 25, 7:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 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
8:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shively
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
Mount Vernon
KY

City in Rockcastle County, Kentucky

From Shively
118.3 mi
02h 06m
To Georgetown
131.7 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Burrell Drive

    870 ft · 44 sec · Burrell Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Burrell Drive

    64 m · 11 sec · Burrell Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Schaffner Drive

    1004 ft · 50 sec · Schaffner Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Crums Lane

    1.4 km · 2 min · Crums Lane

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Dixie Highway

    1679 ft · 41 sec · Dixie Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 264: Watterson Expressway

    1000 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway

    1608 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Shawnee Expressway

    2471 ft · 38 sec · Shawnee Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Henry Watterson Expressway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Henry Watterson Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Nashville, Indianapolis

    2955 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East, I 65 North, I 65 South: Watterson Expressway, Louisville, Indianapolis, Nashville

    877 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 65 South: Nashville

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    18.2 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 245: Bardstown, Clermont

    1749 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Clermont Road

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Clermont Road

  16. 16

    Continue on New Shepherdsville Road

    7.9 mi · 12 min · New Shepherdsville Road

  17. 17

    Continue on West John Rowan Boulevard

    4.4 mi · 6 min · West John Rowan Boulevard

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Springfield Road

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Springfield Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Bardstown Road

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Bardstown Road

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    28 m · 2 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    24.3 mi · 28 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Danville Bypass

    5.5 mi · 7 min · South Danville Bypass

  23. 23

    Continue on Stanford Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Stanford Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Danville Road

    29 mi · 34 min · Danville Road

  25. 25

    Continue on South Daniel Boone Trail

    2 mi · 3 min · South Daniel Boone Trail

  26. 26

    Take the ramp slight right

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  28. 28

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

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  30. 30

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  31. 31

    Continue on Bob Madon Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bob Madon Bypass

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Harlan Road

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Pineville Road

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Pineville Road

  34. 34

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  35. 35

    Turn left

    118 m · 10 sec

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  37. 37

    Exit the roundabout

    19.6 mi · 34 min

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shively 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
38 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bardstown Road
33.5 mi · 13%
Pineville Road
32.6 mi · 13%
South Daniel Boone Trail
31.8 mi · 13%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 12%
Danville Road
29 mi · 12%
I 65 South
18.9 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Cumberland Gap Parkway

Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

30.7 mi · 00h 37m

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
04h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.4 mi
176.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Vernon
02h 06m from Shively
Leave By
8:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Shively and Mostly Cloudy near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 250 miles (402.3 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?

Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.3 miles from Shively and 131.7 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 176.6 miles (284.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.4 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 8:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.26 one way or $66.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Shively and Mostly Cloudy near Georgetown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shively and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 176.59 mi (284.2 km).

Shively

#1 Shively

Home rule-class city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States

Population15,690
Coordinates38.2000700, -85.8227400
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: Burrell Drive (-85.822757, 38.200071)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 402 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.82 gal
33.39 L · about $33.26
Round trip
$66.52
17.64 gal · 66.78 L
Estimated CO2
78.4 kg one way
Round trip: 156.8 kg / 346 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.26 $66.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.51 $75.02
Premium $4.65 $41.05 $82.10
Diesel $5.30 $46.78 $93.56

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Shively and Georgetown. The current time is 03:07:44.

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.