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Trip from Georgetown, KY to Corbin, KY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 52m

Distance

83.4 mi

134 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 44m ★
6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 47m

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

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Downtown Georgetown, KY, KY

Georgetown, KY

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city in Whitley and Knox counties in the southeastern portion of the U.S. state of Kentucky

Corbin, KY

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Trip Overview

This 83.4-mile drive from Georgetown, KY to Corbin, KY is a straightforward trip, estimated to take about 1 hour and 52 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The main roads guiding you are generally local, with no highway driving involved, suggesting a more community-focused journey. With an estimated fuel cost of around $13, this trip is quite budget-friendly. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, keeping the regional feel consistent throughout.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

41.7 miles from Georgetown, KY

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 25E 32 mi 38m
US 119 29 mi 32m
KY 38 19.6 mi 34m
Master Street 1.3 mi 2m
US 421 1.1 mi 2m
East Masters Street 0.3 mi 1m
West Gordon Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 25E — 32 mi, about 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on KY 38

20 mi · 34 min · KY 38
2

Enter roundabout onto KY 38

89 ft · 1 sec · KY 38
3

Continue on KY 38

345 ft · 10 sec · KY 38
4

Turn right onto US 421

1.1 mi · 2 min · US 421
5

Turn left onto US 119

29 mi · 32 min · US 119
6

At end of road, turn right onto US 25E

32 mi · 38 min · US 25E
7

Turn left onto KY 312

1.3 mi · 2 min · Master Street
8

Continue on KY 312

0.3 mi · 1 min · East Masters Street
9

Turn left onto KY 312

247 ft · 5 sec · West Gordon Street
10

Arrive at destination

KY 312

Trip Plan

Since this 1 hour and 52 minute drive is relatively short, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Georgetown, KY in the morning will get you to Corbin, KY with plenty of daylight. Given the local road nature, plan for your estimated fuel cost of $13 and consider stopping for gas before you leave if your tank is low, as there are no designated 'longest stretches' that might offer convenient refueling points. Keep an eye out for frequent turns, especially on Master Street and East Masters Street, which are listed as main roads.

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.7 miles from Georgetown, KY, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32 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 18 miles or 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 41.7 miles or 1h in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Corbin, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Georgetown, KY

This is one driving day of about 83.4 miles and 1h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Georgetown, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 25E for about 32 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Pineville, KY, KY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pineville, KY

42 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

Harlan, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pineville, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.7 miles from Georgetown, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Seasons Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Corbin, Kentucky

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $30 to $40 mile 83.4

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+16065281298

Visit website

KFC

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Corbin, Kentucky

0.8 mi

Flashback Subs & More

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Corbin, Kentucky

1.7 mi

Seasons Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $30 to $40 mile 83.4

Corbin, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+16065281298

Visit website

KFC

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 83.4

Corbin, Kentucky

Hours: 9:30 am–11 pm

+16065282163

Visit website

Flashback Subs & More

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 83.4

Corbin, Kentucky

Hours: 10:30 am–8 pm

+16065231404

Visit website

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour Inexpensiv mile 83.4

Corbin, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+16065287019

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 83.4

Corbin, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+16065230522

Visit website

Santa Fe Mexican Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 83.4

Corbin, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16065283034

Visit website

Applebee's Grill + Bar

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 83.4

Corbin, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+16065280465

Visit website

Bojangles

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv mile 83.4

Corbin, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+16062153490

Visit website

Dr. Thomas Walker State Historic Site

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 65.5

Barbourville, Kentucky

Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

+16065464400

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 19.6 and 83.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
19.6 mi into trip | ~34m in | KY 38

Enter roundabout onto KY 38

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
20.8 mi into trip | ~36m in | US 119

Turn left onto US 119

Navigation decision point

4
49.7 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | US 25E

At end of road, turn right onto US 25E

Navigation decision point

4
81.7 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in | KY 312 / Master Street

Turn left onto KY 312 / Master Street

Navigation decision point

4
83.4 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in | KY 312 / West Gordon Street

Turn left onto KY 312 / West Gordon Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.04 one way

$26.08 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $14.32 $28.63
premium $4.89 $16.05 $32.10
diesel $5.61 $18.41 $36.83

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25 0 $8.76 $4.00
Efficient EV 20.9 0 $7.30 $3.34
EV Truck/SUV 33.4 0 $11.68 $5.34

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 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

Afternoon in Georgetown on Sunday

Local time

4:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Corbin, KY

Afternoon in Corbin on Sunday

Local time

4:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

78°F

Pineville, KY

42 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

8 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

1h 52m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, as indicated by its profile. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating community roads for the entire 83.4 miles. This means you'll likely be experiencing a variety of speeds and road conditions, rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. The absence of a longest uninterrupted stretch suggests frequent turns and intersections, so staying alert and following your GPS closely will be key to a smooth journey. This is a route where you'll be engaged with the local environment rather than cruising on a high-speed highway.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32 mi on US 25E.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 25E and US 119. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 19.6 miles in near KY 38.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Georgetown, KY to Corbin, KY is easy. At 1h 52m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 19.6 miles (KY 38): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 20.8 miles (US 119): Navigation decision point; at 49.7 miles (US 25E): Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Arriving in Corbin, KY

Full guide →

Corbin, a small city in Kentucky's Daniel Boone Country, is the birthplace of Kentucky Fried Chicken.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 52m. Total distance: 83.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 32 miles on US 25E. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 19.6 miles (KY 38): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 20.8 miles (US 119): Navigation decision point; at 49.7 miles (US 25E): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Corbin, KY before heading back.

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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