Traveling from Danville to Georgetown covers 150.6 miles and takes approximately 3 hours and 9 minutes of driving time. Since this route is a straightforward mixed drive within the Southeast region of Kentucky, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You should budget about $23 for fuel to complete the journey. With only one recommended stop, the trip is efficient enough that you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. It serves as a practical connection between these two Kentucky towns, offering a balance of highway connectivity and local road navigation.
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
75.3 miles from Danville, 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
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi
36m
I 75
29.6 mi
31m
Danville Road
29 mi
33m
KY 38
19.7 mi
34m
Harlan Road
15.9 mi
18m
Pineville Road
13.1 mi
14m
Stanford Road
4.5 mi
6m
Corbin Bypass
2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Cumberland Gap Parkway
— 30.7 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danville, KY and Georgetown, KY.
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Start on US 150; KY 34; KY 52
0.3 mi·33 sec·West Main Street
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Turn right onto US 150; KY 52
430 ft·9 sec·Wilderness Road
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Continue on US 150; KY 52
2.5 mi·3 min·Stanford Road
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Merge onto US 150 Bypass
371 ft·9 sec·South Danville Bypass
5
Continue on US 150 Bypass
0.2 mi·22 sec·South Danville Bypass
6
Continue on US 150
2.0 mi·2 min·Stanford Road
7
Continue on US 150
29 mi·33 min·Danville Road
8
Continue on US 25
2.0 mi·2 min·South Daniel Boone Trail
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
10
Merge onto I 75
30 mi·31 min·I 75
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville
12
Turn left onto US 25E
2.0 mi·3 min·Corbin Bypass
13
Continue on US 25E
31 mi·36 min·Cumberland Gap Parkway
14
Continue on US 25E
1.8 mi·2 min·Bob Madon Bypass
15
Turn left onto US 119
16 mi·18 min·Harlan Road
16
Continue on US 119
13 mi·14 min·Pineville Road
17
Turn right onto US 421
1.1 mi·2 min·US 421
18
Turn left onto KY 38
386 ft·9 sec·KY 38
19
Enter roundabout onto KY 38
91 ft·1 sec·KY 38
20
Continue on KY 38
20 mi·34 min·KY 38
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Arrive at destination
KY 38
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 3-hour and 9-minute trip, plan your departure to account for the single stop you will likely need to take along the way. Since the total fuel cost is estimated at $23, it is wise to monitor your gauge during the longer highway stretches to avoid unnecessary detours. Given the route's manageable length, you have plenty of flexibility to adjust your pace throughout the day without the pressure of a strict schedule. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to keep an eye on the transition points between the Cumberland Gap Parkway and I-75, as these intersections can be the busiest parts of your journey. Staying aware of your navigation through these transitions will ensure a smoother ride from Danville to Georgetown.
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 75.3 miles from Danville, KY, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.7 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 33 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.3 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 25m
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 Danville, 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 Danville, KY
This is one driving day of about 150.6 miles and 3h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Danville, 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 Cumberland Gap Parkway for about 30.7 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 131 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|US 150; KY 52 / Wilderness Road
Turn right onto US 150; KY 52 / Wilderness Road
Navigation decision point
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2.9 mi into trip|~4m in|US 150 Bypass / South Danville Bypass
Merge onto US 150 Bypass / South Danville Bypass
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
66 mi into trip|~1h 16m 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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66.3 mi into trip|~1h 16m in|US 25E / Corbin Bypass
Turn left onto US 25E / Corbin Bypass
Navigation decision point
5
131 mi into trip|~2h 34m in|KY 38
Enter roundabout onto KY 38
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.54 one way
$47.09 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg53 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$25.85
$51.70
premium
$4.89
$28.98
$57.96
diesel
$5.61
$33.25
$66.50
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: 52.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.2
0
$15.81
$7.23
Efficient EV
37.7
0
$13.18
$6.02
EV Truck/SUV
60.2
0
$21.08
$9.64
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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 18, 2026
Origin
Danville, KY
Late night
in Danville on Sunday
Local time
12:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Georgetown, KY
Late night
in Georgetown on Sunday
Local time
12:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Partly Cloudy
SSE 1 mph1% chanceLive forecast
78°F
Pineville, KY
75 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
24 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 9m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 103.8
Park Closure: Little Yellow Creek Bridge Closure - Construction Underway
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...
The US won a significant victory early in the Civil War at the Battle of Mill Springs. Explore the rolling fields of Kentucky where the battle took place and learn about that state's strategic importa...
27 mi from route
~68 min detour
Free
near mile 31.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a varied driving experience, with 54% of the journey spent on highways. You will navigate a combination of the Cumberland Gap Parkway, I-75, and Danville Road to reach your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 30.7-mile segment along the Cumberland Gap Parkway, which provides a steady rhythm before transitioning into other road types. Expect the character of the drive to shift as you move from local stretches onto the faster-paced interstate sections. Overall, the road offers a functional mix of terrain that keeps the driving experience from feeling like a monotonous grind.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.7 mi on Cumberland Gap Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 around 0.3 miles in near US 150; KY 52 / Wilderness Road.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 9m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 150; KY 52 / Wilderness Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (US 150 Bypass / South Danville Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 66 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,609 ft895 ft
Total Climb
1,469 ft
Total Descent
843 ft
Highest Point
1,609 ft
~150.5 mi in
Elevation Range
713 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 Danville, KY to Georgetown, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Barbourville along the way.
Barbourville
66 mi in|~1h 16m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 9m. Total distance: 150.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.7 miles on Cumberland Gap Parkway. 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 0.3 miles (US 150; KY 52 / Wilderness Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (US 150 Bypass / South Danville Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 66 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, Camp Nelson National Monument and Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Georgetown, KY, but most travelers stay overnight.
