This 195.2-mile journey from Falmouth, KY to Georgetown, KY takes approximately 4 hours and 21 minutes of driving time. It's a manageable one-day trip with a projected fuel cost of around $31. You'll be spending a significant portion of your time on highways, making it a fairly direct drive through the Southeast region of Kentucky. The route is primarily highway-focused, offering a straightforward path to your destination. With just one recommended stop, it's designed for efficient travel, allowing you to reach Georgetown without needing to break it up into an overnight stay.
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
97.6 miles from Falmouth, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 5m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
KY 15
51.1 mi
58m
Mountain Parkway
42.6 mi
45m
Cumberland Road
23.4 mi
38m
Falmouth Road
12.8 mi
17m
Winchester Road
8.8 mi
13m
KY 179
8 mi
14m
U.S. Highway 27 South
7 mi
9m
Cynthiana Road
6.7 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
KY 15
— 51.1 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Falmouth, KY and Georgetown, KY.
1
Start on KY 22
0.9 mi·1 min·Main Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 27
7.0 mi·9 min·U.S. Highway 27 South
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on US 27
13 mi·17 min·Falmouth Road
4
Turn right onto US 27; US 62
3.5 mi·5 min·US 27; US 62
Use the right lane.
5
Enter roundabout onto US 27
139 ft·6 sec·Paris Pike
Toward US 27 South: Paris
6
Continue on US 27
4.1 mi·6 min·Paris Pike
Toward US 27 South: Paris
7
Continue on US 27
6.7 mi·9 min·Cynthiana Road
8
Take the ramp onto US 27
517 ft·14 sec·US 27
9
Merge onto US 27; US 68
0.4 mi·24 sec·Paris By-Pass Road
10
Turn left onto US 460
1.0 mi·1 min·Georgetown Road
11
Continue on US 460
0.5 mi·43 sec·West 8th Street
12
Turn right onto US 68 Business
0.1 mi·15 sec·High Street
13
Turn left onto KY 627
0.1 mi·12 sec·East 10th Street
14
Turn straight onto KY 627
0.3 mi·28 sec·Winchester Street
15
Continue on KY 627
8.8 mi·13 min·Winchester Road
16
Continue on KY 627
5.8 mi·8 min·Paris Road
17
Turn left
0.3 mi·38 sec
18
Merge onto I 64
0.9 mi·59 sec·I 64
19
Keep slight right at fork onto Mountain Parkway
43 mi·45 min·Mountain Parkway
Toward Mountain Parkway east , Prestonsburg, Campton
20
Take the exit onto KY 15 Spur
1.2 mi·1 min·KY 15 Spur
21
Continue on KY 15
520 ft·6 sec·KY 15
Use the straight lane.
22
Merge onto KY 15
17 mi·19 min·KY 15
23
At end of road, turn left onto KY 15; KY 30
3.2 mi·3 min·Park Road
24
Continue on KY 15
27 mi·30 min·KY 15
25
Continue on KY 15
2.1 mi·2 min·KY 15
26
Turn right onto KY 15
5.1 mi·5 min·KY 15
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
28
Turn right onto KY 7
11 mi·19 min·Cumberland Road
29
Continue on KY 699
5.9 mi·10 min·Cumberland Road
30
Turn straight onto KY 699
1.7 mi·2 min·Bridge Road
31
Turn left onto KY 463
6.5 mi·8 min·Cumberland Road
32
Continue on KY 463
3.3 mi·5 min·Trace Branch Road
33
Continue on KY 160
3.7 mi·6 min·KY 160
34
Turn right onto Sand Hill Bottom Road
399 ft·17 sec·Sand Hill Bottom Road
35
Continue on Sand Hill Bottom Road
0.3 mi·1 min·Sand Hill Bottom Road
36
At end of road, turn left onto US 119
0.6 mi·40 sec·United States Highway 119
37
Turn right onto KY 179
0.5 mi·54 sec·KY 179
38
Turn right onto KY 179
305 ft·12 sec·Gilley Hollow Road
39
Turn left onto KY 179
7.5 mi·13 min·KY 179
40
At end of road, turn sharp left onto KY 38
2.6 mi·4 min·KY 38
41
Arrive at destination
KY 38
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour 21-minute duration, starting your drive from Falmouth in the morning will allow ample time to reach Georgetown comfortably within daylight hours. With only one recommended stop, you can be strategic about when and where you pull over for a break or to refuel. Pay attention to the longest stretch of 51.1 miles on KY 15; plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before embarking on this segment. This route is well-suited for a single-day excursion, so enjoy the flexibility of not needing to plan an overnight stay.
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 97.6 miles from Falmouth, KY, or about 2h 5m 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 43 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.6 miles or 2h 5m 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 22m
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 Falmouth, 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 Falmouth, KY
This is one driving day of about 195.2 miles and 4h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Falmouth, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 184 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.9 mi into trip|~1m in|US 27 / U.S. Highway 27 South
At end of road, turn left onto US 27 / U.S. Highway 27 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
20.7 mi into trip|~28m in|US 27; US 62
Turn right onto US 27; US 62
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
24.2 mi into trip|~33m in|US 27 / Paris Pike
Enter roundabout onto US 27 / Paris Pike toward US 27 South: Paris
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward US 27 South: Paris
6
53.3 mi into trip|~1h 16m 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
184 mi into trip|~4h 1m in|US 119 / United States Highway 119
At end of road, turn left onto US 119 / United States Highway 119
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.52 one way
$61.03 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg68 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$33.51
$67.01
premium
$4.89
$37.56
$75.13
diesel
$5.61
$43.10
$86.20
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
58.6
0
$20.50
$9.37
Efficient EV
48.8
0
$17.08
$7.81
EV Truck/SUV
78.1
0
$27.33
$12.49
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 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 15, 2026
Origin
Falmouth, KY
Morning
in Falmouth on Sunday
Local time
6:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Georgetown, KY
Morning
in Georgetown on Sunday
Local time
6:30 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
18 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 21m 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.
Camp Nelson National Monument
National Monument
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...
29 mi from route
~72 min detour
Free
near mile 53.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive leans heavily towards highway travel, with 62% of the route utilizing major roads like KY 15 and the Mountain Parkway. Expect stretches of faster driving, punctuated by segments on Cumberland Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 51.1 miles on KY 15, offering a solid block of consistent driving. While the profile is highway-focused, the inclusion of specific state routes suggests a potential for varied scenery and road conditions as you transition between these major thoroughfares and local roads.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
41 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?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on KY 15 and Mountain Parkway. You will hit about 22 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near US 27 / U.S. Highway 27 South.
Driving Effort6/10
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 195.2 miles you will encounter 22 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 0.9 miles (US 27 / U.S. Highway 27 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.7 miles (US 27; US 62): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles (US 27 / Paris Pike): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Falmouth, KY and Georgetown, KY, road signs point toward Mountain Parkway East, Prestonsburg and Campton.
Mountain Parkway East
53.3 mi in|~1h 16m|via Mountain Parkway
Prestonsburg
53.3 mi in|~1h 16m|via Mountain Parkway
Campton
53.3 mi in|~1h 16m|via Mountain Parkway
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 21m. Total distance: 195.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Georgetown, KY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (US 27 / U.S. Highway 27 South): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.7 miles (US 27; US 62): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles (US 27 / Paris Pike): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes — Camp Nelson National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Georgetown, KY, but most travelers stay overnight.
