If you are planning a trip from Georgetown to Claryville, prepare for a 214.4-mile journey that typically takes about 4 hours and 49 minutes to complete. Because this route is a straightforward, highway-focused drive, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You should budget roughly $33 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Navigating through the Southeast region of Kentucky, you will primarily utilize KY 15, the Mountain Parkway, and Ridgeway Avenue. Having only one suggested stop makes this an efficient trek, allowing you to reach your destination without excessive delays. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that gets you from point A to point B reliably.
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
107.2 miles from Georgetown, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 27m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
KY 15
55.4 mi
1h 4m
Mountain Parkway
42.7 mi
45m
Ridgeway Avenue
19.9 mi
28m
Cumberland Road
17.1 mi
30m
Falmouth Road
12.8 mi
17m
KY 463
9.8 mi
14m
Winchester Road
8.8 mi
13m
KY 179
7.5 mi
13m
Longest stretch:
KY 15
— 55.4 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown, KY and Claryville, KY.
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Start on KY 38
2.6 mi·4 min·KY 38
2
Turn sharp right onto KY 179
7.0 mi·12 min·KY 179
3
Turn right onto KY 179
0.5 mi·51 sec·KY 179
4
Continue on KY 179
305 ft·12 sec·Gilley Hollow Road
5
Turn left onto KY 179
0.5 mi·56 sec·College Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 119
0.6 mi·40 sec·United States Highway 119
7
Turn right onto Sand Hill Bottom
0.3 mi·1 min·Sand Hill Bottom
8
Continue on Sand Hill Bottom Road
399 ft·20 sec·Sand Hill Bottom Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto KY 160
0.2 mi·22 sec·KY 160
10
Keep slight right at fork onto KY 160
2.1 mi·3 min·KY 160
11
Turn slight left onto KY 160
1.4 mi·2 min·KY 160
12
Turn straight onto KY 463
9.8 mi·14 min·KY 463
13
Turn right onto KY 699
1.7 mi·2 min·Bridge Road
14
Turn straight onto KY 699
5.9 mi·10 min·Cumberland Road
15
At end of road, turn left onto KY 7
11 mi·19 min·Cumberland Road
16
Continue on KY 7
0.2 mi·22 sec·Ken Mount Road
17
Turn right onto KY 15
5.0 mi·5 min·KY 15
18
Turn left onto KY 15
2.1 mi·2 min·KY 15
19
At end of road, turn left onto KY 15
30 mi·34 min·KY 15
20
Turn right onto KY 15
19 mi·21 min·KY 15
Use the straight lane.
21
Merge onto Mountain Parkway
43 mi·45 min·Mountain Parkway
22
Merge onto I 64
0.9 mi·55 sec·I 64
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Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward KY 627: Paris , Winchester
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Turn right onto KY 627
5.6 mi·8 min·Paris Road
25
Continue on KY 627
8.8 mi·13 min·Winchester Road
26
Continue on KY 627
0.3 mi·28 sec·Winchester Street
27
Continue on KY 627
440 ft·9 sec·East 10th Street
28
Turn right onto US 68 Business
0.1 mi·15 sec·Main Street
29
Turn left onto US 460
0.5 mi·45 sec·8th Street
30
Continue on US 460
0.9 mi·1 min·Georgetown Road
31
Turn right onto US 27; US 68
0.4 mi·35 sec·By-Pass Road
32
Turn left onto US 27
6.7 mi·9 min·Cynthiana Road
33
Continue on US 27
4.1 mi·6 min·Paris Pike
34
Enter roundabout onto US 27; US 62
162 ft·7 sec·US 27; US 62
Toward US 27 North, US 62 East
35
Continue on US 27; US 62
3.5 mi·4 min·US 27; US 62
Toward US 27 North, US 62 East
36
Continue on US 27
13 mi·17 min·Falmouth Road
Use the left lane.
37
Continue on US 27
7.0 mi·9 min·U.S. Highway 27 South
38
Continue on US 27; KY 22
20 mi·28 min·Ridgeway Avenue
39
Turn left onto KY 915
363 ft·9 sec·Lickert Road
Use the left lane.
40
Continue on KY 915
0.2 mi·21 sec·Camel Crossing
Use the straight / right lanes.
41
Turn left
27 ft·2 sec
Use the left lane.
42
Turn right
327 ft·23 sec
43
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 4-hour and 49-minute drive, try to depart early in the morning to avoid any potential congestion on the main thoroughfares. Since the route only requires one planned stop, you have plenty of flexibility to adjust your schedule based on your personal pace and comfort. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge when you are nearing the end of your 55.4-mile stretch on KY 15, as this is the longest segment where services might be spaced further apart. Budgeting your $33 in fuel costs ahead of time ensures you won't need to stress about gas prices during the trip. Because the drive is under five hours, you can easily complete the journey in one go, leaving your afternoon open once you arrive in Claryville.
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 107.2 miles from Georgetown, KY, or about 2h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.4 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 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.2 miles or 2h 27m 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 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Claryville, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Georgetown, 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 Georgetown, KY
This is one driving day of about 214.4 miles and 4h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Georgetown, 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 55.4 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 27
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 214.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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2.6 mi into trip|~4m in|KY 179
Turn sharp right onto KY 179
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
10.7 mi into trip|~19m in|US 119 / United States Highway 119
At end of road, turn left onto US 119 / United States Highway 119
Navigation decision point
5
11.6 mi into trip|~21m in|KY 160
At end of road, turn left onto KY 160
Navigation decision point
7
170.9 mi into trip|~3h 47m in|US 27; US 62
Enter roundabout onto US 27; US 62 toward US 27 North, US 62 East
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 27 North, US 62 East
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214.4 mi into trip|~4h 49m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.65 one way
$71.29 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg75 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$38.83
$77.66
premium
$5.18
$43.75
$87.50
diesel
$5.35
$45.16
$90.32
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64.3
0
$22.51
$10.29
Efficient EV
53.6
0
$18.76
$8.58
EV Truck/SUV
85.8
1
$30.02
$13.72
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 May 10, 2026
Origin
Georgetown, KY
Afternoon
in Georgetown on Wednesday
Local time
4:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Claryville, KY
Afternoon
in Claryville on Wednesday
Local time
4:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Buckhorn, KY
107 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
38 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 49m 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 140.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mix of speeds as you transition through this 214.4-mile route, which maintains a 62% highway share throughout the trip. You will spend a significant portion of your time on the Mountain Parkway and KY 15, where the longest uninterrupted stretch reaches 55.4 miles. This drive feels like a productive highway-focused trek, balancing stretches of fast-paced travel with necessary local road navigation. As you progress toward Claryville, the character of the road shifts from regional connectors to more direct highway corridors. You will find that the rhythm of the drive stays consistent, providing a steady experience behind the wheel that prioritizes efficiency over technical, winding backroads.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
43 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.4 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 27 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near KY 179.
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 214.4 miles you will encounter 27 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 2.6 miles (KY 179): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 10.7 miles (US 119 / United States Highway 119): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (KY 160): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,606 ft688 ft
Total Climb
563 ft
Total Descent
1,481 ft
Highest Point
1,606 ft
Elevation Range
918 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 Georgetown, KY to Claryville, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Winchester along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 49m. Total distance: 214.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 55.4 miles on KY 15. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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.
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 Claryville, 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. There are 1 rest area along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (KY 179): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 10.7 miles (US 119 / United States Highway 119): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (KY 160): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Camp Nelson National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Claryville, KY, but most travelers stay overnight.
