If you are planning a trip from Catlettsburg to Georgetown, expect to cover 153.7 miles across the state of Kentucky. This journey typically takes about 3 hours and 2 minutes, making it a manageable day trip that fits easily into a single day of travel. You should budget approximately $23 for fuel to complete the trek. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region, you will remain in a familiar landscape throughout the drive. It is a straightforward route that doesn't require an overnight stay, allowing you the flexibility to complete the transit in one go.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
76.8 miles from Catlettsburg, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 28m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Louisa Road
57.1 mi
1h 5m
KY 80
26.4 mi
30m
US 119
21.2 mi
32m
KY 160
10.9 mi
16m
US 23
9.6 mi
10m
Hazard Road
9 mi
10m
KY 179
8 mi
14m
Red Fox Road
3.9 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Louisa Road
— 57.1 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Catlettsburg, KY and Georgetown, KY.
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Start on US 60
122 ft·9 sec·35th Street
2
Turn left onto US 23
0.7 mi·46 sec·Louisa Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 23
57 mi·1 hr 5 min·Louisa Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 23; US 460
9.6 mi·10 min·US 23; US 460
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
6
Keep slight left at fork
325 ft·11 sec
7
Turn right onto KY 80
26 mi·30 min·KY 80
8
Turn left onto KY 160
1.6 mi·2 min·Hindman Bypass
9
Turn left onto KY 160
11 mi·16 min·KY 160
Use the straight lane.
10
At end of road, turn left onto KY 15; KY 160
3.9 mi·4 min·Red Fox Road
11
Continue on KY 15; KY 160
9.0 mi·10 min·Hazard Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto KY 15
2.3 mi·2 min·KY 15
13
Turn right onto US 119
21 mi·32 min·US 119
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto KY 179
0.5 mi·54 sec·KY 179
15
Turn right onto KY 179
305 ft·12 sec·Gilley Hollow Road
16
Turn left onto KY 179
7.5 mi·13 min·KY 179
17
At end of road, turn sharp left onto KY 38
2.6 mi·4 min·KY 38
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Arrive at destination
KY 38
Trip Plan
Given the turn-heavy nature of this 153.7-mile route, it is best to plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and stay alert. Departing early allows you to navigate the local roads during daylight hours, which is helpful when following the transition from Louisa Street to the Hindman Bypass. Since you are not dealing with major highway stretches, keep a close eye on your navigation to ensure you don't miss any turns along the local route. Use your $23 fuel budget as a baseline, but consider topping off before you head out to ensure you have a comfortable buffer for the duration of the 3-hour trip.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76.8 miles from Catlettsburg, KY, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 34 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.8 miles or 1h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Georgetown, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Catlettsburg, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Catlettsburg, KY
This is one driving day of about 153.5 miles and 3h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Catlettsburg, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Louisa Road for about 57.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 121.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 23 / Louisa Street
Turn left onto US 23 / Louisa Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
67.5 mi into trip|~1h 17m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
95.5 mi into trip|~1h 50m in|KY 160
Turn left onto KY 160
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
106.4 mi into trip|~2h 6m in|KY 15; KY 160 / Red Fox Road
At end of road, turn left onto KY 15; KY 160 / Red Fox Road
Navigation decision point
5
121.7 mi into trip|~2h 23m in|US 119
Turn right onto US 119
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.00 one way
$48.00 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg54 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$26.35
$52.70
premium
$4.89
$29.54
$59.08
diesel
$5.61
$33.89
$67.78
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
46.1
0
$16.12
$7.37
Efficient EV
38.4
0
$13.43
$6.14
EV Truck/SUV
61.4
0
$21.49
$9.82
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Catlettsburg, KY
Morning
in Catlettsburg on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Georgetown, KY
Morning
in Georgetown on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 15m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since this route utilizes 0% highway travel, you will spend your time navigating local roads like Louisa Street, Louisa Road, and the Hindman Bypass. This profile offers a more engaged experience behind the wheel, requiring your full attention as you transition between these specific local thoroughfares. Because there is no extended highway percentage, you should anticipate a consistent pace that favors local navigation over high-speed travel.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.1 mi on Louisa Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 23 / Louisa Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 15m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 23 / Louisa Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 67.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 95.5 miles (KY 160): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 15m. Total distance: 153.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 57.1 miles on Louisa Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 23 / Louisa Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 67.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 95.5 miles (KY 160): Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Georgetown, KY, but most travelers stay overnight.
