Crestview Hills, KY to Georgetown, KY is 240.4 miles and takes about 4h 45m via I 71 and Cumberland Gap Parkway, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Kentucky, traversing the Southeast region for its entirety. Given its mostly highway profile, expect a straightforward drive. It's a single-day trip with a manageable duration, making it a convenient option if you're looking to cover ground efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
120.2 miles from Crestview Hills, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 14m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 71
150.7 mi
2h 41m
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi
36m
KY 38
19.7 mi
34m
Harlan Road
15.9 mi
18m
Pineville Road
13.1 mi
14m
Dixie Highway
4.1 mi
8m
Corbin Bypass
2 mi
3m
Bob Madon Bypass
1.8 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 150.7 mi, about 2h 41m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 52 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,909 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,635
Quietest
1 AM
~317 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crestview Hills, KY and Georgetown, KY.
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Start on Winding Way
284 ft·18 sec·Winding Way
2
Turn left onto Rosemont Avenue
0.2 mi·53 sec·Rosemont Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 25; US 42; US 127
2.6 mi·5 min·Dixie Highway
4
Continue on US 25; US 42; US 127
1.5 mi·2 min·Dixie Highway
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on US 42; US 127
0.2 mi·27 sec·US 42; US 127
6
Turn left
0.4 mi·53 sec
Toward I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, LouisvilleUse the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 71; I 75
151 mi·2 hr 41 min·I 71; I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville
9
Turn left onto US 25E
2.0 mi·3 min·Corbin Bypass
10
Continue on US 25E
31 mi·36 min·Cumberland Gap Parkway
11
Continue on US 25E
1.8 mi·2 min·Bob Madon Bypass
12
Turn left onto US 119
16 mi·18 min·Harlan Road
13
Continue on US 119
13 mi·14 min·Pineville Road
14
Turn right onto US 421
1.1 mi·2 min·US 421
15
Turn left onto KY 38
386 ft·9 sec·KY 38
16
Enter roundabout onto KY 38
91 ft·1 sec·KY 38
17
Continue on KY 38
20 mi·34 min·KY 38
18
Arrive at destination
KY 38
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour, 45-minute drive, consider departing in the morning to ensure you have ample daylight for the entire trip. With a total distance of 240.4 miles, it’s a comfortable one-day journey. The primary roads are I 71 and Cumberland Gap Parkway, so keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch on I 71. While there's only one recommended stop, you'll find plenty of service areas along the interstates for quick breaks. Budgeting around $40 for fuel should be sufficient.
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 120.2 miles from Crestview Hills, KY, or about 2h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 150.7 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 53 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.2 miles or 2h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 42m
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 Crestview Hills, 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 Crestview Hills, KY
This is one driving day of about 240.4 miles and 4h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Crestview Hills, 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 I 71 for about 150.7 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 220.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Rosemont Avenue
Turn left onto Rosemont Avenue
Navigation decision point
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4.7 mi into trip|~9m in
Turn left toward I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louis...
5
5.1 mi into trip|~10m in|I 71; I 75
Merge onto I 71; I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
155.8 mi into trip|~2h 52m in
Take the exit toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville
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220.8 mi into trip|~4h 10m in|KY 38
Enter roundabout onto KY 38
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.10 one way
$80.20 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg84 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$43.58
$87.17
premium
$5.26
$49.77
$99.55
diesel
$6.18
$58.48
$116.96
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
72.1
0
$25.24
$11.54
Efficient EV
60.1
0
$21.04
$9.62
EV Truck/SUV
96.2
1
$33.66
$15.39
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Oct 16, 2026
Origin
Crestview Hills, KY
Morning
in Crestview Hills on Saturday
Local time
8:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Rain Showers Likely
W 9 to 14 mph71% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Georgetown, KY
Morning
in Georgetown on Saturday
Local time
8:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
W 5 to 13 mph48% chanceLive forecast
46°F
Williamsburg, KY
120 mi in
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
10 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
4h 45m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Cumberland Gap was the first great gateway to the west. Come follow the path of bison, Native Americans, longhunters, and pioneers. Walk where 300,000 people crossed the Appalachians to settle America...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 198.9
The US Army established Camp Nelson as a fortified supply depot in April 1863. Over the next 3 years, the site evolved into a massive recruitment and training center for United States Colored Troops a...
15 mi from route
~38 min detour
Free
near mile 91.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily on highways, with 84% of the route utilizing them. You'll experience a long stretch of 150.7 miles on I 71, which means consistent cruising. The transition from highway to surface roads will occur later in the trip. Expect a good number of exits and merges as you navigate the interstate system.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 150.7 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Cumberland Gap Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Rosemont Avenue.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 45m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Rosemont Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.1 miles (I 71; I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,609 ft858 ft
Total Climb
999 ft
Total Descent
249 ft
Highest Point
1,609 ft
~240.4 mi in
Elevation Range
751 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Crestview Hills, KY to Georgetown, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Barbourville along the way.
The longest stretch is about 150.7 miles on I 71. 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: at 0.1 miles (Rosemont Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.1 miles (I 71; I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Cumberland Gap National Historical Park and Camp Nelson National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Georgetown, KY, but most travelers stay overnight.
