How far is Winchester, KY from Georgetown, KY?

The driving distance from Winchester, KY to Georgetown, KY is about 144.8 miles (233.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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
144.83 mi
03h 01m
Flight
97.93 mi
157.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.93 mi
Kilometers
157.6 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.83 mi
Kilometers
233.08 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:44 AM EDT
Return by in Winchester
Thu, Apr 23, 5:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winchester
2026-04-22T23:42
Arrive Georgetown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 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
10:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winchester
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
Jackson
KY

City in Breathitt County, Kentucky, United States

From Winchester
72.3 mi
01h 30m
To Georgetown
72.5 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 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 Winchester and Georgetown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wall Alley

    11 m · 5 sec · Wall Alley

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Boone Avenue

    78 m · 9 sec · Boone Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Maple Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Paris Road

    783 ft · 17 sec · Paris Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1791 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Mountain Parkway

    42.6 mi · 46 min · Mountain Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on KY 15

    159 m · 7 sec · KY 15

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    17.1 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

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

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Park Road

  12. 12

    Continue on KY 15

    26.7 mi · 30 min · KY 15

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1059 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Cumberland Road

    11 mi · 19 min · Cumberland Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Cumberland Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Cumberland Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Bridge Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Bridge Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Cumberland Road

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Cumberland Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Trace Branch Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Trace Branch Road

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Sand Hill Bottom Road

    122 m · 18 sec · Sand Hill Bottom Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Sand Hill Bottom Road

    1429 ft · 1 min · Sand Hill Bottom Road

  24. 24

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

    2988 ft · 41 sec · United States Highway 119

  25. 25

    Turn right

    2577 ft · 54 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Gilley Hollow Road

    93 m · 12 sec · Gilley Hollow Road

  27. 27

    Turn left

    7.5 mi · 13 min

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn sharp left

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winchester 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
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
KY 15
46.2 mi · 32%
Mountain Parkway
43.8 mi · 30%
Cumberland Road
23.4 mi · 16%
Trace Branch Road
6.98 mi · 5%
Park Road
3.17 mi · 2%
Bridge Road
1.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Mountain Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Mountain Parkway

42.6 mi · 00h 46m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.9 mi
97.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson
01h 30m from Winchester
Leave By
10:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Winchester and Sunny near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 144.8 miles (233.1 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.3 miles from Winchester and 72.5 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.9 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 10:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.27 one way or $38.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Winchester and Sunny near Georgetown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winchester and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 97.93 mi (157.6 km).

Winchester

#1 Winchester

City in and the county seat of Clark County, Kentucky, United States

Population18,659
Coordinates37.9900800, -84.1796500
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Georgetown

#2 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Start: Wall Alley (-84.179667, 37.990085)
End: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.11 gal
19.35 L · about $19.27
Round trip
$38.54
10.22 gal · 38.7 L
Estimated CO2
45.4 kg one way
Round trip: 90.8 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.27 $38.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.73 $43.47
Premium $4.65 $23.78 $47.56
Diesel $5.30 $27.10 $54.21

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 Winchester and Georgetown. The current time is 23:42:34.

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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.