If you are looking to travel from Georgetown to Clay City, expect a 124.6-mile journey that takes approximately 2 hours and 47 minutes. This route is best suited as a one-day trip, as the distance is manageable without needing an overnight stay. You should budget around $19 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating through the Southeast region, you will rely on local roads like Gilley Hollow Road, College Road, and Highway 119 rather than major interstates. It is a straightforward trip for those who prefer local backroads over the monotony of high-speed transit.
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
62.3 miles from Georgetown, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 36m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
KY 15
55.4 mi
1h 4m
Mountain Parkway
23.8 mi
25m
Cumberland Road
17.1 mi
30m
KY 463
9.8 mi
14m
KY 179
7.5 mi
13m
KY 160
3.7 mi
6m
KY 38
2.6 mi
4m
Bridge Road
1.7 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
KY 15
— 55.4 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown, KY and Clay City, 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
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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
24 mi·25 min·Mountain Parkway
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Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
23
Turn right onto KY 1057
0.8 mi·1 min·11th Street
24
At end of road, turn left onto KY 11; KY 15
0.2 mi·23 sec·Main Street
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Arrive at destination
KY 11; KY 15
Trip Plan
Since this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to plan your departure based on your personal schedule. While the route is relatively short, you should factor in one planned stop to break up the technical driving and keep yourself refreshed. Because you are traveling exclusively on local roads, keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before you head out, despite the modest $19 estimated cost. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to account for extra time if you are traveling during peak local traffic hours, as the reliance on smaller roads like Gilley Hollow Road can make the journey feel longer than the clock suggests.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62.3 miles from Georgetown, KY, or about 1h 36m 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 27 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.3 miles or 1h 36m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clay City, 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 124.6 miles and 2h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 80.9 — 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
5
32.6 mi into trip|~55m in|KY 7 / Cumberland Road
At end of road, turn left onto KY 7 / Cumberland Road
Navigation decision point
5
80.9 mi into trip|~1h 57m in|KY 15
Turn right onto KY 15
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.48 one way
$38.96 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg44 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$21.39
$42.78
premium
$4.89
$23.98
$47.96
diesel
$5.61
$27.51
$55.02
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.4
0
$13.08
$5.98
Efficient EV
31.2
0
$10.90
$4.98
EV Truck/SUV
49.8
0
$17.44
$7.97
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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 17, 2026
Origin
Georgetown, KY
Morning
in Georgetown on Sunday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Clay City, KY
Morning
in Clay City on Sunday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 47m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Because the highway share for this route is 0%, you won't be dealing with cruise-control interstate stretches. Instead, the road requires active navigation through winding sections and local surface streets. The personality of this drive is distinctly non-commercial, focusing on technical maneuvers rather than speed. Expect a consistent, hands-on experience from start to finish as you navigate the transition from Georgetown to Clay City.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 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?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on KY 15 and Mountain Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near KY 179.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 47m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 47m. Total distance: 124.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 55.4 miles on KY 15. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Clay City, KY before heading back.
