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Trip from Dry Ridge, KY to Georgetown, KY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 13m

Distance

214.9 mi

346 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 0m ★
6 AM
4h 13m
8 AM
4h 40m
10 AM
4h 23m
12 PM
4h 20m
3 PM
4h 24m
5 PM
4h 38m
8 PM
4h 6m

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

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Downtown Dry Ridge, KY, KY

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Downtown Georgetown, KY, KY

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Dry Ridge to Georgetown, Kentucky, expect a journey covering 214.9 miles that typically takes about 4 hours and 13 minutes. Because this drive is easily manageable in a single day, you likely won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can anticipate a fuel budget of approximately $33 for the trip, making it a relatively affordable excursion within the Southeast region. The route relies heavily on major infrastructure, including I-75, the Cumberland Gap Parkway, and KY-38. Overall, this is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that is ideal for travelers who prefer a direct path between these two points in Kentucky.

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

107.4 miles from Dry Ridge, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 129.4 mi 2h 18m
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
US 421 1.1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 129.4 mi, about 2h 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

80 ft · 8 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto KY 22 Business

0.7 mi · 1 min · Broadway Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 75 South Use the left lane.
4

Merge onto I 75

129 mi · 2 hr 18 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville
6

Turn left onto US 25E

2.0 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass
7

Continue on US 25E

31 mi · 36 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway
8

Continue on US 25E

1.8 mi · 2 min · Bob Madon Bypass
9

Turn left onto US 119

16 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road
10

Continue on US 119

13 mi · 14 min · Pineville Road
11

Turn right onto US 421

1.1 mi · 2 min · US 421
12

Turn left onto KY 38

386 ft · 9 sec · KY 38
13

Enter roundabout onto KY 38

91 ft · 1 sec · KY 38
14

Continue on KY 38

20 mi · 34 min · KY 38
15

Arrive at destination

KY 38

Trip Plan

Since this is a 4-hour and 13-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time to avoid peak traffic. You should account for at least one stop during the 214.9-mile journey to stretch your legs and refresh. Given that the longest stretch is nearly 130 miles, try to time your break shortly after clearing that portion of I-75 to maintain your focus. Keep your $33 fuel budget in mind, and consider filling up before hitting the parkway to avoid potential price fluctuations in more rural areas. Leveraging that single required stop effectively will make the drive feel much shorter and more comfortable for everyone in the vehicle.

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 107.4 miles from Dry Ridge, KY, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 129.4 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 47 miles or 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 107.4 miles or 1h 56m 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 16m

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 Dry Ridge, 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 Dry Ridge, KY

This is one driving day of about 214.9 miles and 4h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Dry Ridge, 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 75 for about 129.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Knox County, Kentucky, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Barbourville, KY

107 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Lexington-Fayette, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

London, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 107.4 miles from Dry Ridge, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 129.4 miles.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · around the midpoint

Koi Express London Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

London, Kentucky

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset · 2h 25m in / 1h 48m to go 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16063895507

Visit website

Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant #2

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

London, Kentucky

1.4 mi

El Dorado

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

London, Kentucky

1.5 mi

Best coffee break · early in the drive

Third Street Stuff

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lexington, Kentucky

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch · 54min in 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 6:30 am–7:30 pm

+18592555301

Visit website

Koi Express London Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

London, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16063895507

Visit website

Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant #2

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

London, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16066575161

Visit website

El Dorado

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

London, Kentucky

Hours: 10:30 am–10:30 pm

+16068772806

Visit website

Dino's Italian Restaurant & Lounge

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

London, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16068772525

Frisch's Big Boy Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

London, Kentucky

Hours: 7:30 am–9 pm

+16068782620

Visit website

Slim Chickens

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Inexpensiv

London, Kentucky

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+16066570034

Visit website

The Abbey Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

London, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+16068640044

Gondolier Italian Restaurant of London

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

London, Kentucky

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+16068781222

Visit website

Third Street Stuff

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Lexington, Kentucky

Hours: 6:30 am–7:30 pm

+18592555301

Visit website

Old School Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Lexington, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+18593091968

Visit website

Leestown Coffee House

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Lexington, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–4 pm

+18595545900

Visit website

The Greenery: Coffee + Social Space

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Lexington, Kentucky

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

Visit website

Chaotic Good: Coffee, Comics and Games

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Lexington, Kentucky

Hours: 8:30 am–10 pm

+18593038668

Visit website

Brewtanicals Coffee House and Plant Lounge

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Early stretch 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10

Richmond, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+18593027610

Visit website

Funky Rooster Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Lexington, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–4 pm

+18594071100

Visit website

Levi Jackson Wilderness Road Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

London, Kentucky

+16063302130

Visit website

Kentucky Music Hall Of Fame & Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour

Mt Vernon, Kentucky

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+16062561000

Visit website

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 and 195.3 — 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 | KY 22 Business / Broadway Street

Turn left onto KY 22 Business / Broadway Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
7
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward I 75 South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 75 South
5
0.9 mi into trip | ~1m in | I 75

Merge onto I 75

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
130.3 mi into trip | ~2h 20m 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
5
195.3 mi into trip | ~3h 39m in | KY 38

Enter roundabout onto KY 38

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.60 one way

$67.19 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 75 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $36.89 $73.78
premium $4.89 $41.36 $82.71
diesel $5.61 $47.45 $94.89

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: 75.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 64.5 0 $22.56 $10.32
Efficient EV 53.7 0 $18.80 $8.60
EV Truck/SUV 86 1 $30.09 $13.75

Gas CO2

75 kg

EV CO2

25 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 20, 2026

Origin

Dry Ridge, KY

Late night in Dry Ridge on Tuesday

Local time

5:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Georgetown, KY

Late night in Georgetown on Tuesday

Local time

5:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°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

4 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 13m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This trip is defined by its efficiency, with 84% of the distance consisting of highway driving. You will spend a significant portion of your time on I-75, which features a long, uninterrupted stretch of 129.4 miles. Expect the character of the road to shift as you transition from the interstate onto the Cumberland Gap Parkway and KY-38. While the highway segments allow for a steady pace, the route provides a mix of high-speed travel and regional road navigation. You will feel the transition from the heavy traffic flow of the main interstate to the distinct pace of the parkway as you progress toward your destination.

84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 129.4 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Cumberland Gap Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near KY 22 Business / Broadway Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 13m 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: near the start (KY 22 Business / Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Dry Ridge, KY to Georgetown, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Barbourville along the way.

Barbourville

130.3 mi in | ~2h 20m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 13m. Total distance: 214.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 129.4 miles on I 75. 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 (KY 22 Business / Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.4 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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