How far is Whitley City, KY from Georgetown, KY?
The driving distance from Whitley City, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 112.7 miles (181.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Knox County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitley City and Georgetown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitley City and Georgetown.
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Start on Williamsburg Street
962 ft · 22 sec · Williamsburg Street
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Turn right onto US Route 27
4.8 mi · 6 min · US Route 27
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Turn left
18.5 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight left
1617 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
13.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25W: Corbin
1634 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right
46 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cumberland Falls Highway
2851 ft · 41 sec · Cumberland Falls Highway
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Continue on Cumberland Falls Road
864 ft · 11 sec · Cumberland Falls Road
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Take the exit slight right
78 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Corbin Bypass
5.7 mi · 8 min · Corbin Bypass
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Turn right onto Cumberland Gap Parkway
28.7 mi · 33 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 Whitley City and Georgetown.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Cumberland Gap Parkway
Turn right onto Cumberland Gap Parkway
28.7 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Whitley City 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 Whitley City to Georgetown?
The road trip is about 112.7 miles (181.3 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Barbourville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.1 miles from Whitley City and 50.5 miles from Georgetown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:42 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 Chance Rain Showers around Whitley City and Mostly Sunny near Georgetown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitley City and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 79.13 mi (127.35 km).
#1 Whitley City
Census-designated place in McCreary County, Kentucky
| Population | 1,170 |
| Coordinates | 36.7234100, -84.4704900 |
| Altitude | 412 |
| 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: 181 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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