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Trip from Cynthiana, KY to Georgetown, KY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 52m

Distance

173 mi

278 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 40m ★
6 AM
3h 52m
8 AM
4h 18m
10 AM
4h 1m
12 PM
3h 59m
3 PM
4h 3m
5 PM
4h 17m
8 PM
3h 45m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This 172.9-mile drive from Cynthiana, KY, to Georgetown, KY, is estimated to take about 3 hours and 36 minutes, making it a manageable one-day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $26, it's an economical option for exploring the Southeast region of Kentucky. The route involves a single stop, suggesting a straightforward journey with minimal planning needed for breaks. Its character as a turn-heavy local drive means you'll be navigating smaller roads rather than high-speed highways, offering a more intimate feel for the local landscape. This makes it a good choice if you prefer a less hurried travel experience.

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

86.5 miles from Cynthiana, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
KY 15 51.1 mi 58m
Mountain Parkway 42.6 mi 45m
Cumberland Road 23.4 mi 38m
Winchester Road 8.8 mi 13m
KY 179 8 mi 14m
Cynthiana Road 6.7 mi 9m
Paris Road 5.8 mi 8m
KY 160 3.7 mi 6m
Longest stretch: KY 15 — 51.1 mi, about 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cynthiana, KY and Georgetown, KY.

1

Start on North Church Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Church Street
2

Continue on KY 982

2.4 mi · 4 min · New Lair Road
3

Turn right onto KY 982

0.5 mi · 1 min · KY 982
4

Continue on US 27; KY 982

2.7 mi · 3 min · Paris Pike
Use the left lane.
5

Continue on US 27

6.7 mi · 9 min · Cynthiana Road
6

Take the ramp onto US 27

517 ft · 14 sec · US 27
7

Merge onto US 27; US 68

0.4 mi · 24 sec · Paris By-Pass Road
8

Turn left onto US 460

1.0 mi · 1 min · Georgetown Road
9

Continue on US 460

0.5 mi · 43 sec · West 8th Street
10

Turn right onto US 68 Business

0.1 mi · 15 sec · High Street
11

Turn left onto KY 627

0.1 mi · 12 sec · East 10th Street
12

Turn straight onto KY 627

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Winchester Street
13

Continue on KY 627

8.8 mi · 13 min · Winchester Road
14

Continue on KY 627

5.8 mi · 8 min · Paris Road
15

Turn left

0.3 mi · 38 sec
16

Merge onto I 64

0.9 mi · 59 sec · I 64
17

Keep slight right at fork onto Mountain Parkway

43 mi · 45 min · Mountain Parkway
Toward Mountain Parkway east , Prestonsburg, Campton
18

Take the exit onto KY 15 Spur

1.2 mi · 1 min · KY 15 Spur
19

Continue on KY 15

520 ft · 6 sec · KY 15
Use the straight lane.
20

Merge onto KY 15

17 mi · 19 min · KY 15
21

At end of road, turn left onto KY 15; KY 30

3.2 mi · 3 min · Park Road
22

Continue on KY 15

27 mi · 30 min · KY 15
23

Continue on KY 15

2.1 mi · 2 min · KY 15
24

Turn right onto KY 15

5.1 mi · 5 min · KY 15
25

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
26

Turn right onto KY 7

11 mi · 19 min · Cumberland Road
27

Continue on KY 699

5.9 mi · 10 min · Cumberland Road
28

Turn straight onto KY 699

1.7 mi · 2 min · Bridge Road
29

Turn left onto KY 463

6.5 mi · 8 min · Cumberland Road
30

Continue on KY 463

3.3 mi · 5 min · Trace Branch Road
31

Continue on KY 160

3.7 mi · 6 min · KY 160
32

Turn right onto Sand Hill Bottom Road

399 ft · 17 sec · Sand Hill Bottom Road
33

Continue on Sand Hill Bottom Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Sand Hill Bottom Road
34

At end of road, turn left onto US 119

0.6 mi · 40 sec · United States Highway 119
35

Turn right onto KY 179

0.5 mi · 54 sec · KY 179
36

Turn right onto KY 179

305 ft · 12 sec · Gilley Hollow Road
37

Turn left onto KY 179

7.5 mi · 13 min · KY 179
38

At end of road, turn sharp left onto KY 38

2.6 mi · 4 min · KY 38
39

Arrive at destination

KY 38

Trip Plan

For this 172.9-mile trip, consider departing in the morning to make the most of the daylight for navigating the local roads. With a duration of 3 hours and 36 minutes and only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing your journey. The estimated fuel cost of $26 is quite reasonable, so topping off your tank before you leave Cynthiana is a good idea. Given the "turn-heavy local drive" profile, pay close attention to your GPS or navigation app, as unexpected turns can easily add time if missed. Enjoy the relaxed pace and the opportunity to see more of the local Kentucky scenery.

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 86.5 miles from Cynthiana, KY, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.1 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 38 miles or 54m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 86.5 miles or 1h 48m 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 59m

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 Cynthiana, 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 Cynthiana, KY

This is one driving day of about 173 miles and 3h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Cynthiana, 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 KY 15 for about 51.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city and county seat of Perry County, Kentucky, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hazard, KY

87 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Hazard, KY to Georgetown, KY

49.9 mi · 1h 23m

Pacing Suggestions

Jeffersonville, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jackson, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 86.5 miles from Cynthiana, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Biancke's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cynthiana, Kentucky

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+18592343443

Visit website

Lil's Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Paris, Kentucky

1.9 mi

Top Coffee Stop

The Main Cup

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cynthiana, Kentucky

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–2:30 pm

+18592982006

Visit website

Daniel Boone Coffee Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Slade, Kentucky

2.6 mi

Biancke's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Cynthiana, Kentucky

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+18592343443

Visit website

Lil's Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 12.4

Paris, Kentucky

Hours: 8 am–3:30 pm

+18599871515

La Cabaña Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 61.8

Slade, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+16066630330

Visit website

Los Patroncitos Mexican Restaurant

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 123.6

Hazard, Kentucky

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+16069100104

The Dinner Bucket Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $50 to $10 mile 160.7

Benham, Kentucky

Hours: 4–8 pm

The Main Cup

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10

Cynthiana, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–2:30 pm

+18592982006

Visit website

Daniel Boone Coffee Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 61.8

Slade, Kentucky

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+16066632549

Visit website

Screamin Beans Coffee Shop, LLC

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 49.4

Stanton, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+16064816627

Visit website

Kingdom Come State Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 160.7

Cumberland, Kentucky

Hours: 8:30 am–5 pm

+16065892478

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 170.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
3.5 mi into trip | ~6m in | US 27; KY 982 / Paris Pike

Continue onto US 27; KY 982 / Paris Pike

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
14.7 mi into trip | ~23m in | US 68 Business / High Street

Turn right onto US 68 Business / High Street

Navigation decision point

6
31.1 mi into trip | ~47m in | Mountain Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto Mountain Parkway toward Mountain Parkway east , Prestonsburg, Campton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Mountain Parkway east , Prestonsburg, Ca...
5
161.8 mi into trip | ~3h 32m in | US 119 / United States Highway 119

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

Navigation decision point

5
170.4 mi into trip | ~3h 47m in | KY 38

At end of road, turn sharp left onto KY 38

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.05 one way

$54.09 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 61 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $29.70 $59.39
premium $4.89 $33.29 $66.58
diesel $5.61 $38.20 $76.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 60.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 51.9 0 $18.17 $8.30
Efficient EV 43.3 0 $15.14 $6.92
EV Truck/SUV 69.2 0 $24.22 $11.07

Gas CO2

61 kg

EV CO2

20 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

Cynthiana, KY

Late night in Cynthiana on Sunday

Local time

12:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Georgetown, KY

Late night in Georgetown on Sunday

Local time

12:51 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 52m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a drive with a "turn-heavy local drive" profile, meaning you'll encounter numerous turns and potentially slower speeds as you navigate through communities and countryside. With a 0% highway share, this route keeps you off the interstates entirely. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the nature of a local drive suggests frequent changes in scenery and speed. This type of journey allows for more interaction with the immediate environment, as opposed to long, monotonous highway stretches. You'll likely experience a varied pace throughout the 3 hours and 36 minutes of travel.

64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.1 mi on KY 15.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on KY 15 and Mountain Parkway. You will hit about 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in near US 27; KY 982 / Paris Pike.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 173 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (US 27; KY 982 / Paris Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles (US 68 Business / High Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.1 miles (Mountain Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Cynthiana, KY and Georgetown, KY, road signs point toward Mountain Parkway East, Prestonsburg and Campton.

Mountain Parkway East

31.1 mi in | ~47m | via Mountain Parkway

Prestonsburg

31.1 mi in | ~47m | via Mountain Parkway

Campton

31.1 mi in | ~47m | via Mountain Parkway

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 52m. Total distance: 173 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 51.1 miles on KY 15. 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 3.5 miles (US 27; KY 982 / Paris Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles (US 68 Business / High Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.1 miles (Mountain Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Georgetown, KY, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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