How far is Watterson Park, KY from Georgetown, KY?

The driving distance from Watterson Park, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 240.6 miles (387.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m 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
240.6 mi
04h 03m
Flight
169.8 mi
273.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.8 mi
Kilometers
273.27 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.6 mi
Kilometers
387.21 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Sun, Apr 19, 11:02 AM EDT
Return by in Watterson Park
Sun, Apr 19, 3:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Watterson Park
2026-04-19T06:59
Arrive Georgetown
Sun, Apr 19, 11:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 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
8:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Watterson Park
9:00 PM EDT
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
Mount Vernon
KY

City in Rockcastle County, Kentucky

From Watterson Park
113.7 mi
02h 01m
To Georgetown
126.9 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Watterson Park and Georgetown.

  1. 1

    Start on Champions Trace Lane

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Champions Trace Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hikes Lane

    756 ft · 23 sec · Hikes Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Buechel Bypass

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Buechel Bypass

  4. 4

    Continue on Bardstown Road

    9.9 mi · 14 min · Bardstown Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Mt Washington Bypass

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Mt Washington Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on Bardstown Rd;Louisville Road

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Bardstown Rd;Louisville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Bardstown Road; Louisville Road

    123 m · 5 sec · Bardstown Road; Louisville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Bardstown Rd; Louisville Road

    1173 ft · 15 sec · Bardstown Rd; Louisville Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Louisville Road

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Louisville Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East John Rowan Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 4 min · East John Rowan Boulevard

  12. 12

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

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Springfield Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Bardstown Road

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Bardstown Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    28 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    24.3 mi · 28 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Danville Bypass

    5.5 mi · 7 min · South Danville Bypass

  17. 17

    Continue on Stanford Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Stanford Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Danville Road

    29 mi · 34 min · Danville Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South Daniel Boone Trail

    2 mi · 3 min · South Daniel Boone Trail

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  22. 22

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

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  24. 24

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  25. 25

    Continue on Bob Madon Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bob Madon Bypass

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Harlan Road

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Pineville Road

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Pineville Road

  28. 28

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  29. 29

    Turn left

    118 m · 10 sec

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout

    19.6 mi · 34 min

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Watterson Park 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
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bardstown Road
43.4 mi · 18%
Pineville Road
32.6 mi · 14%
South Daniel Boone Trail
31.8 mi · 13%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 13%
Danville Road
29 mi · 12%
Harlan Road
15.9 mi · 7%
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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.8 mi
169.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Vernon
02h 01m from Watterson Park
Leave By
8:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Watterson Park and Rain Showers near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Watterson Park to Georgetown?

The road trip is about 240.6 miles (387.2 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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 113.7 miles from Watterson Park and 126.9 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.02 one way or $64.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Watterson Park and Rain Showers near Georgetown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Watterson Park and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 169.8 mi (273.27 km).

Watterson Park

#1 Watterson Park

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,018
Coordinates38.1922900, -85.6832900
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: Champions Trace Lane (-85.683252, 38.192579)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 387 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.49 gal
32.14 L · about $32.02
Round trip
$64.03
16.98 gal · 64.28 L
Estimated CO2
75.5 kg one way
Round trip: 150.9 kg / 333 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.02 $64.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.11 $72.22
Premium $4.65 $39.51 $79.02
Diesel $5.30 $45.03 $90.06

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Watterson Park and Georgetown. The current time is 06:59:00.

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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.