How far is Versailles, KY from Georgetown, KY?
The driving distance from Versailles, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 182.6 miles (293.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122 miles (196.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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City in Kentucky, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Versailles and Georgetown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Versailles and Georgetown.
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Start on Lexington Street
100 m · 8 sec · Lexington Street
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Continue on Lexington Road
4.4 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Versailles Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 4 South: New Circle Road
1920 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Circle Road
7.3 mi · 10 min · New Circle Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Alumni Drive
1175 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Alumni Drive
3104 ft · 1 min · Alumni Drive
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Turn left onto Man O War Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Man O War Boulevard
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Turn right onto Richmond Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Richmond Road
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Continue on Athens Boonesboro Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Athens Boonesboro Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Knoxville
2459 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
74.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville
1752 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Corbin Bypass
2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass
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Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway
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Continue on Bob Madon Bypass
1.8 mi · 3 min · Bob Madon Bypass
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Turn left onto Harlan Road
15.9 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road
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Continue on Pineville Road
13.1 mi · 15 min · Pineville Road
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
118 m · 10 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
28 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
19.6 mi · 34 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Versailles and Georgetown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
74.3 mi · 01h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Versailles to Georgetown?
The road trip is about 182.6 miles (293.8 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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 90.8 miles from Versailles and 91.7 miles from Georgetown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122 miles (196.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.6 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 10:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.29 one way or $48.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Versailles and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Georgetown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Versailles and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 122.04 mi (196.41 km).
#1 Versailles
City in Woodford County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 9,308 |
| Coordinates | 38.0525800, -84.7299500 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Georgetown
City in Kentucky
| Population | 35,847 |
| Coordinates | 36.8892600, -83.0551700 |
| Altitude | 495 |
| Country | United States |
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $24.29 | $48.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.39 | $54.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.97 | $59.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.16 | $68.32 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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