How far is Vanceburg, KY from Georgetown, KY?

The driving distance from Vanceburg, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 202.1 miles (325.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119 miles (191.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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
202.13 mi
03h 51m
Flight
119.02 mi
191.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.02 mi
Kilometers
191.55 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.13 mi
Kilometers
325.29 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Sat, Apr 18, 5:48 AM EDT
Return by in Vanceburg
Sat, Apr 18, 9:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vanceburg
2026-04-18T01:57
Arrive Georgetown
Sat, Apr 18, 5:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 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
9:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vanceburg
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
Prestonsburg
KY

City and county seat of Floyd County, Kentucky

From Vanceburg
88.7 mi
01h 55m
To Georgetown
113.5 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Vanceburg and Georgetown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lexington Avenue

    1729 ft · 42 sec · Lexington Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Fairlane Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Fairlane Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto AA Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · AA Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on AA Highway

    26.2 mi · 34 min · AA Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    76 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Carol Malone Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Carol Malone Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Hitchens Road

    12 mi · 18 min · Hitchens Road

  9. 9

    Turn right

    13.1 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1094 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    12.6 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Paintsville Road

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Paintsville Road

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    674 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    99 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    26.4 mi · 30 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hindman Bypass

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Hindman Bypass

  19. 19

    Turn left

    10.9 mi · 16 min

  20. 20

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

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Red Fox Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Hazard Road

    9 mi · 10 min · Hazard Road

  22. 22

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Turn right

    21.2 mi · 32 min

  24. 24

    Turn left

    2577 ft · 54 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Gilley Hollow Road

    93 m · 12 sec · Gilley Hollow Road

  26. 26

    Turn left

    7.5 mi · 13 min

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn sharp left

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vanceburg 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
28 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
AA Highway
29.4 mi · 15%
Paintsville Road
18.2 mi · 9%
Hitchens Road
12 mi · 6%
Hazard Road
9.04 mi · 4%
Red Fox Road
3.93 mi · 2%
Hindman Bypass
1.59 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 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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83.1 mi
119 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prestonsburg
01h 55m from Vanceburg
Leave By
9:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Vanceburg 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 Vanceburg to Georgetown?

The road trip is about 202.1 miles (325.3 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Prestonsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Vanceburg and 113.5 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 119 miles (191.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.1 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 9:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.89 one way or $53.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Vanceburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Georgetown.

Stop Ideas Near Prestonsburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Prestonsburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Prestonsburg.

RAIL

Huntington

88 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

91 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

119 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vanceburg and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 119.02 mi (191.55 km).

Vanceburg

#1 Vanceburg

City in Lewis County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,399
Coordinates38.5992400, -83.3188000
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: Lexington Avenue (-83.319096, 38.599235)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 325 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.13 gal
27 L · about $26.89
Round trip
$53.77
14.26 gal · 54 L
Estimated CO2
63.4 kg one way
Round trip: 126.7 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.89 $53.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.32 $60.65
Premium $4.65 $33.18 $66.37
Diesel $5.30 $37.82 $75.64

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

There is no time difference between Vanceburg and Georgetown. The current time is 01:57:24.

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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.