How far is Tompkinsville, KY from Georgetown, KY?

The driving distance from Tompkinsville, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 209.3 miles (336.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.5 miles (235.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
209.28 mi
03h 50m
Flight
146.44 mi
235.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.44 mi
Kilometers
235.67 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.28 mi
Kilometers
336.8 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Sat, Apr 18, 11:36 AM EDT
Return by in Tompkinsville
Sat, Apr 18, 2:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tompkinsville
2026-04-18T06:45
Arrive Georgetown
Sat, Apr 18, 10:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 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
9:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tompkinsville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
London
KY

City in Kentucky, United States

From Tompkinsville
104.5 mi
01h 55m
To Georgetown
104.8 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 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 Tompkinsville and Georgetown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 4th Street

    19 m · 9 sec · West 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Edmonton Road

    19.7 mi · 26 min · Edmonton Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Greensburg Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Greensburg Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward Somerset

    2093 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

    55.8 mi · 1 hr · Cumberland Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside

    1523 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2045 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    33.8 mi · 41 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit right

    1778 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

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

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Bob Madon Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bob Madon Bypass

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Harlan Road

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Pineville Road

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Pineville Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    118 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    19.6 mi · 34 min

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tompkinsville 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cumberland Parkway
55.8 mi · 27%
Pineville Road
32.6 mi · 16%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 15%
Edmonton Road
19.7 mi · 9%
Harlan Road
15.9 mi · 8%
KY 914
12.3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Cumberland Parkway

Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

55.8 mi · 01h 00m

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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.8 mi
146.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
London
01h 55m from Tompkinsville
Leave By
9:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tompkinsville 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 Tompkinsville to Georgetown?

The road trip is about 209.3 miles (336.8 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?

London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.5 miles from Tompkinsville and 104.8 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 146.5 miles (235.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.83 one way or $55.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tompkinsville and Georgetown, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Tompkinsville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Georgetown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tompkinsville and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 146.44 mi (235.67 km).

Tompkinsville

#1 Tompkinsville

City in Kentucky

Population2,229
Coordinates36.7022800, -85.6916400
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: West 4th Street (-85.691729, 36.702196)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.38 gal
27.95 L · about $27.83
Round trip
$55.66
14.76 gal · 55.9 L
Estimated CO2
65.6 kg one way
Round trip: 131.2 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.83 $55.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.39 $62.77
Premium $4.65 $34.35 $68.69
Diesel $5.30 $39.14 $78.29

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Tompkinsville, KY and Georgetown, KY. The current time in Tompkinsville is 06:45:55, although it is 07:45:55 in Georgetown.

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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.