How far is Wilmore, KY from Georgetown, KY?

The driving distance from Wilmore, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 167.1 miles (269 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m 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
167.14 mi
03h 12m
Flight
110.89 mi
178.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.89 mi
Kilometers
178.46 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.14 mi
Kilometers
268.98 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:55 AM EDT
Return by in Wilmore
Thu, Apr 23, 6:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilmore
2026-04-22T23:42
Arrive Georgetown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 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
10:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wilmore
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
North Corbin
KY

City in Kentucky, United States of America

From Wilmore
85.2 mi
01h 36m
To Georgetown
82 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Lexington Avenue

    142 m · 22 sec · North Lexington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Glass Mill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Glass Mill Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Bethel Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Bethel Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Lexington Road

    1692 ft · 22 sec · Lexington Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Stanford Street

    7 mi · 8 min · Stanford Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    23.5 mi · 28 min

  9. 9

    Continue on South Daniel Boone Trail

    2 mi · 3 min · South Daniel Boone Trail

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  12. 12

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

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Bob Madon Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bob Madon Bypass

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Harlan Road

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Pineville Road

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Pineville Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    118 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    19.6 mi · 34 min

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmore 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pineville Road
32.6 mi · 20%
South Daniel Boone Trail
31.8 mi · 19%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 18%
Harlan Road
15.9 mi · 9%
Stanford Street
7.02 mi · 4%
Bethel Road
3.19 mi · 2%
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
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.2 mi
110.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Corbin
01h 36m from Wilmore
Leave By
10:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Wilmore and Sunny near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167.1 miles (269 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

North Corbin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.2 miles from Wilmore and 82 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.2 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 10:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.25 one way or $44.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Wilmore and Sunny near Georgetown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilmore and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 110.89 mi (178.46 km).

Wilmore

#1 Wilmore

City in Jessamine County, Kentucky

Population6,343
Coordinates37.8620200, -84.6616100
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: North Lexington Avenue (-84.661622, 37.862026)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.9 gal
22.33 L · about $22.25
Round trip
$44.50
11.8 gal · 44.66 L
Estimated CO2
52.4 kg one way
Round trip: 104.9 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.25 $44.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.09 $50.19
Premium $4.65 $27.46 $54.92
Diesel $5.30 $31.29 $62.59

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wilmore and Georgetown. The current time is 23:42:46.

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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.