How far is West Liberty, KY from Georgetown, KY?

The driving distance from West Liberty, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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
112.74 mi
02h 36m
Flight
72.2 mi
116.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.2 mi
Kilometers
116.19 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.74 mi
Kilometers
181.44 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Fri, Apr 17, 10:37 PM EDT
Return by in West Liberty
Sat, Apr 18, 1:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Liberty
2026-04-17T20:00
Arrive Georgetown
Fri, Apr 17, 10:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Liberty
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
Hazard
KY

City in Perry County, Kentucky, in the United States

From West Liberty
56.3 mi
01h 18m
To Georgetown
56.4 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
77°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Liberty and Georgetown.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    21 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    43 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Jackson Road

    13.6 mi · 15 min · Jackson Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Lee City Road

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Lee City Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    774 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

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

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Park Road

  10. 10

    Continue on KY 15

    26.7 mi · 30 min · KY 15

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1059 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cumberland Road

    11 mi · 19 min · Cumberland Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Cumberland Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Cumberland Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Bridge Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Bridge Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Cumberland Road

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Cumberland Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Trace Branch Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Trace Branch Road

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Sand Hill Bottom Road

    122 m · 18 sec · Sand Hill Bottom Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Sand Hill Bottom Road

    1429 ft · 1 min · Sand Hill Bottom Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto United States Highway 119

    2988 ft · 41 sec · United States Highway 119

  23. 23

    Turn right

    2577 ft · 54 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Gilley Hollow Road

    93 m · 12 sec · Gilley Hollow Road

  25. 25

    Turn left

    7.5 mi · 13 min

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn sharp left

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Liberty 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
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
KY 15
29 mi · 26%
Cumberland Road
23.4 mi · 21%
Jackson Road
13.6 mi · 12%
Lee City Road
13.4 mi · 12%
Trace Branch Road
6.98 mi · 6%
Main Street
4.65 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

KY 15

Continue on KY 15

26.7 mi · 00h 30m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.5 mi
72.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hazard
01h 18m from West Liberty
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving West Liberty 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 West Liberty to Georgetown?

The road trip is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Hazard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.3 miles from West Liberty and 56.4 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.01 one way or $30.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around West Liberty and Mostly Sunny near Georgetown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Liberty and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 72.2 mi (116.19 km).

West Liberty

#1 West Liberty

City in Morgan County, Kentucky

Population3,407
Coordinates37.9214800, -83.2596200
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: (-83.259363, 37.921444)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.98 gal
15.06 L · about $15.01
Round trip
$30.02
7.96 gal · 30.12 L
Estimated CO2
35.4 kg one way
Round trip: 70.7 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.01 $30.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.93 $33.85
Premium $4.65 $18.52 $37.05
Diesel $5.30 $21.11 $42.22

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 West Liberty and Georgetown. The current time is 20:00:38.

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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.