Douglass Hills, KY to Georgetown, KY is 232.3 miles and takes about 4h 34m via I 64 and I 75, with a fuel budget near $41 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Kentucky, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. It's a straightforward drive, largely on major interstates, making it a practical choice for a single-day excursion. Given its relatively short duration and highway focus, it’s ideal if you’re looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without extensive planning.
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
116.1 miles from Douglass Hills, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 7m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 64
88.9 mi
1h 35m
I 75
56.7 mi
1h
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
Corbin Bypass
2 mi
3m
Bob Madon Bypass
1.8 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 88.9 mi, about 1h 35m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 13 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,342 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,960
Quietest
1 AM
~335 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Douglass Hills, KY and Georgetown, KY.
1
Start on Rockstone Place
137 ft·7 sec·Rockstone Place
2
Turn right onto Gatehouse Lane
303 ft·14 sec·Gatehouse Lane
3
Turn right onto Finchley Road
0.5 mi·2 min·Finchley Road
4
Turn right onto KY 913; KY 1819
1.0 mi·1 min·Blankenbaker Parkway
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·50 sec
6
Merge onto I 64
89 mi·1 hr 35 min·I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 75
57 mi·1 hr·I 75
Use the straight / 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
Consider departing Douglass Hills in the morning to make the most of daylight for the 4h 34m drive. With only one recommended stop and a 232.3-mile distance, you have flexibility in pacing. The majority of this trip is on I 64 and I 75, so keep an eye on fuel levels, especially during the 88.9-mile stretch on I 64, to avoid needing an unexpected stop. Your estimated fuel cost is around $41, so budget accordingly. The final leg into Georgetown will involve fewer exits than the interstate portions.
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 116.1 miles from Douglass Hills, KY, or about 2h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88.9 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 51 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 116.1 miles or 2h 7m 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 33m
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 Douglass 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 Douglass Hills, KY
This is one driving day of about 232.3 miles and 4h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Douglass 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 64 for about 88.9 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 and 212.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Gatehouse Lane
Turn right onto Gatehouse Lane
Navigation decision point
5
2.1 mi into trip|~5m in|I 64
Merge onto I 64
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
147.7 mi into trip|~2h 41m 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
4
148 mi into trip|~2h 42m in|US 25E / Corbin Bypass
Turn left onto US 25E / Corbin Bypass
Navigation decision point
5
212.7 mi into trip|~4h in|KY 38
Enter roundabout onto KY 38
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.31 one way
$68.61 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg81 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$37.87
$75.74
premium
$4.72
$43.13
$86.26
diesel
$4.80
$43.86
$87.73
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
69.7
0
$24.39
$11.15
Efficient EV
58.1
0
$20.33
$9.29
EV Truck/SUV
92.9
1
$32.52
$14.87
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Douglass Hills, KY
Morning
in Douglass Hills on Sunday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Mostly Sunny
W 12 mph7% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 10:43AM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 10:43AM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Destination
Georgetown, KY
Morning
in Georgetown on Sunday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 1 to 6 mph37% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 10:43AM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 10:43AM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
86°F
Williamsburg, KY
116 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
7 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
4h 34m 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...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 184.2
Park Closure: Temporary Lane Closure Between the Visitor Center and Bartlett Park
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...
15 mi from route
~38 min detour
Free
near mile 80.1
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...
30 mi from route
~74 min detour
Free
near mile 120.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 85% of the 232.3 miles on interstates like I 64 and I 75. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 88.9 miles on I 64. The transition to surface roads will occur as you approach your destination, offering a change from continuous high-speed cruising. Expect frequent exits along the interstate segments, typical of major highway corridors.
85% 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: 88.9 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and I 75. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Gatehouse Lane.
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 34m 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: near the start (Gatehouse Lane): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 147.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,609 ft705 ft
Total Climb
1,131 ft
Total Descent
228 ft
Highest Point
1,609 ft
~232.3 mi in
Elevation Range
904 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 Douglass Hills, KY to Georgetown, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Barbourville along the way.
The longest stretch is about 88.9 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 15 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 (Gatehouse Lane): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 147.7 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 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Georgetown, KY, but most travelers stay overnight.
