Georgetown, KY Road Trips
Drivers starting from Georgetown, KY have 32 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Southeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 171-mile quick runs to 381-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Georgetown, KY head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
33
Longest Drive
411.6 mi
Clinton, KY
Quickest Drive
3h 31m
Monticello, KY
Plan Around Georgetown, KY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Georgetown, KY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Georgetown, KY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Georgetown, KY
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Georgetown, KY to Fairdale, KY
Driving from Georgetown, KY
The typical drive from Georgetown, KY covers about 244 miles and takes around 4h 55m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 381 miles (7h 31m), while the shortest is just 171 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Georgetown, KY most often head toward Hendron, KY (380.5 mi, 7h 31m), Dawson Springs, KY (333.8 mi, 6h 31m), Madisonville, KY (326.6 mi, 6h 23m), Cadiz, KY (325.9 mi, 6h 30m), and Greenville, KY (305.9 mi, 6h 3m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in KY currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 244-mile trip from Georgetown, KY, budget about $36 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 32 mapped routes leaving Georgetown, KY and 1 routes heading into Georgetown, KY, covering 33 total connections. Distances range from 171 to 381 miles.
The longest mapped route from Georgetown, KY covers 381 miles and takes approximately 7h 31m. Shorter options start at just 171 miles.
The average route from Georgetown, KY runs about 244 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 55m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 244-mile trip from Georgetown, KY costs roughly $36 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Georgetown, KY include Hendron, KY, Dawson Springs, KY, Madisonville, KY and Cadiz, KY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Georgetown, KY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
38,206
Median Income
$78,373
Median Home Value
$244,200
Median Age
32.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Georgetown, KY at a Glance
Nickname
“G-Town”
Founded
1784
Elevation
846 ft
Area
16 mi²
Sister Cities
Notable People from Georgetown, KY
A sampling of people born in Georgetown, KY.
Gustavus Woodson Smith
1821–1896
Confederate Army general (1821-1896)
John M. Robinson
1794–1843
American politician from Illinois (1794-1843)
Mary Cyrene Breckinridge
1826–1907
wife of vice-president of the U.S. (1826-1907)
Hayden Stevenson
1877–1952
actor (1877-1952)
Basil W. Duke
1838–1916
American General of the Confederate States of America in the American Civil War
Annie Chambers Ketchum
1824–1904
American educator, lecturer, and writer (1824-1904)
Tom L. Johnson
1854–1911
American politician (1854-1911)
David A. French
1969
American attorney, conservative journalist
William Claiborne Owens
1849–1925
American politician (1849-1925)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Georgetown, KY.
Scott County Jail Complex
prison in Georgetown, United States of America
City data from Wikidata (Q877247), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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