How far is Somerset, KY from Georgetown, KY?

The driving distance from Somerset, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 126.8 miles (204.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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
126.82 mi
02h 27m
Flight
86.62 mi
139.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.62 mi
Kilometers
139.4 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.82 mi
Kilometers
204.1 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Tue, May 5, 5:05 AM EDT
Return by in Somerset
Tue, May 5, 7:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-05-05T02:38
Arrive Georgetown
Tue, May 5, 5:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Somerset
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
Barbourville
KY

City in Knox County, Kentucky, United States

From Somerset
63.3 mi
01h 13m
To Georgetown
63.5 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 1 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on East Mount Vernon Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Mount Vernon Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Mount Victory Road

    60 m · 4 sec · Mount Victory Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hal Rogers Parkway

    29.1 mi · 33 min · Hal Rogers Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit right

    1778 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

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

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  9. 9

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Bob Madon Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bob Madon Bypass

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Harlan Road

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Pineville Road

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Pineville Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    118 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    19.6 mi · 34 min

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset and Georgetown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hal Rogers Parkway
40.7 mi · 32%
Pineville Road
32.6 mi · 26%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 24%
Harlan Road
15.9 mi · 13%
Corbin Bypass
2.03 mi · 2%
Bob Madon Bypass
1.83 mi · 1%
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 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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.2 mi
86.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barbourville
01h 13m from Somerset
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Somerset and Mostly Sunny near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 126.8 miles (204.1 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Barbourville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.3 miles from Somerset and 63.5 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.89 one way or $33.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Somerset and Mostly Sunny near Georgetown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 86.62 mi (139.4 km).

Somerset

#1 Somerset

City in Kentucky, United States

Population11,829
Coordinates37.0920200, -84.6041100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: KY 80 Business (-84.604232, 37.092047)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.48 gal
16.94 L · about $16.89
Round trip
$33.79
8.96 gal · 33.88 L
Estimated CO2
39.8 kg one way
Round trip: 79.6 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.89 $33.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.05 $38.11
Premium $4.65 $20.85 $41.70
Diesel $5.30 $23.76 $47.52

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerset and Georgetown. The current time is 02:38:47.

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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.