How far is Williamstown, KY from Georgetown, KY?

The driving distance from Williamstown, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 211.6 miles (340.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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
211.58 mi
03h 36m
Flight
146.15 mi
235.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.15 mi
Kilometers
235.21 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
211.58 mi
Kilometers
340.5 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Tue, Apr 28, 12:29 PM EDT
Return by in Williamstown
Tue, Apr 28, 4:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamstown
2026-04-28T08:52
Arrive Georgetown
Tue, Apr 28, 12:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 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
9:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williamstown
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
Livingston
KY

City in Kentucky, US

From Williamstown
105.7 mi
01h 48m
To Georgetown
105.9 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Stewartsville Road

    2029 ft · 42 sec · Stewartsville Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 South

    2200 ft · 54 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    124.8 mi · 2 hr 14 min

  6. 6

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

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  8. 8

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Bob Madon Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bob Madon Bypass

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Harlan Road

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Pineville Road

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Pineville Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    118 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    19.6 mi · 34 min

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Williamstown and Georgetown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
125 mi · 59%
Pineville Road
32.6 mi · 15%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 15%
Harlan Road
15.9 mi · 8%
Corbin Bypass
2.03 mi · 1%
Bob Madon Bypass
1.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

125 mi · 02h 14m

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.5 mi
146.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livingston
01h 48m from Williamstown
Leave By
9:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Williamstown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Williamstown to Georgetown?

The road trip is about 211.6 miles (340.5 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?

Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.7 miles from Williamstown and 105.9 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.17 one way or $56.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Williamstown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy near Georgetown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamstown and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 146.15 mi (235.21 km).

Williamstown

#1 Williamstown

City in Kentucky

Population3,939
Coordinates38.6381200, -84.5605000
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.560499, 38.638124)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 341 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.47 gal
28.26 L · about $28.17
Round trip
$56.34
14.94 gal · 56.52 L
Estimated CO2
66.4 kg one way
Round trip: 132.8 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.17 $56.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.77 $63.54
Premium $4.65 $34.77 $69.53
Diesel $5.30 $39.62 $79.24

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 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Williamstown and Georgetown. The current time is 08:52:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.