Georgetown, KY to Edgewood, KY is 241.4 miles and takes about 4h 44m via I 75 and US 25E, with a fuel budget near $37 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Kentucky, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. Since it's a single-day drive with 99% highway, expect a straightforward travel experience. It's a practical option if you need to cover ground efficiently between these two points.
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
120.7 miles from Georgetown, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 31m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
154.4 mi
2h 45m
US 25E
34.4 mi
42m
US 119
29 mi
32m
KY 38
19.6 mi
34m
US 421
1.1 mi
2m
Dixie Highway
1 mi
2m
Commonwealth Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
Beech Drive
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 154.4 mi, about 2h 45m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 52 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,909 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,635
Quietest
1 AM
~317 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown, KY and Edgewood, KY.
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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
34 mi·42 min·US 25E
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·24 sec
Toward I 75 North: Lexington
8
Merge onto I 75
88 mi·1 hr 34 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75
66 mi·1 hr 11 min·I 75
Toward I 75 North: CincinnatiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·45 sec
Exit 184Toward KY 236: ErlangerUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto KY 236
0.2 mi·23 sec·Donaldson Highway
12
Continue on KY 236
0.6 mi·1 min·Commonwealth Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto US 25; US 42; US 127
1.0 mi·2 min·Dixie Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn right onto Dudley Pike
133 ft·7 sec·Dudley Pike
15
Turn right onto Beech Drive
0.4 mi·1 min·Beech Drive
16
Arrive at destination
Beech Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 44m estimated drive time, leaving Georgetown, KY in the morning is ideal to make the most of daylight. The 241.4-mile trip is easily manageable in one day, so you have flexibility with your departure time. You'll spend most of your time on I 75, so plan for a potential fuel stop around the 154.4-mile mark, as that's the longest stretch without a major change in road type. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach Edgewood, KY, as services can become more spread out outside of major interstate exits.
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 120.7 miles from Georgetown, KY, or about 2h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 154.4 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 53 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.7 miles or 2h 31m 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 Edgewood, 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 241.4 miles and 4h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 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 I 75 for about 154.4 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 19.6 and 240 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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19.6 mi into trip|~34m in|KY 38
Enter roundabout onto KY 38
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
84.5 mi into trip|~1h 52m in|I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
172.8 mi into trip|~3h 27m in|I 75
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75 toward I 75 North: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Cincinnati
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238.9 mi into trip|~4h 38m in
Take the exit toward KY 236: Erlanger
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 184
Toward KY 236: Erlanger
5
240 mi into trip|~4h 40m in|US 25; US 42; US 127 / Dixie Highway
Turn left onto US 25; US 42; US 127 / Dixie Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.27 one way
$80.54 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg85 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$43.77
$87.53
premium
$5.26
$49.98
$99.96
diesel
$6.18
$58.72
$117.45
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
72.4
0
$25.35
$11.59
Efficient EV
60.4
0
$21.12
$9.66
EV Truck/SUV
96.6
1
$33.80
$15.45
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Oct 16, 2026
Origin
Georgetown, KY
Morning
in Georgetown on Saturday
Local time
8:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
W 5 to 13 mph48% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Edgewood, KY
Morning
in Edgewood on Saturday
Local time
8:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Williamsburg, KY
121 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
30 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 44m 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.
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Cumberland Gap was the first great gateway to the west. Come follow the path of bison, Native Americans, longhunters, and pioneers. Walk where 300,000 people crossed the Appalachians to settle America...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 41.6
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...
15 mi from route
~38 min detour
Free
near mile 149.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is almost entirely highway, with 99% of the 241.4 miles on major roads like I 75. The longest continuous stretch on the interstate is 154.4 miles on I 75. You'll encounter a high volume of exits for most of the drive, so be prepared for frequent transitions and potential traffic as you approach urban areas.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 154.4 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 25E. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 19.6 miles in near KY 38.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 44m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 84.5 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 172.8 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The longest stretch is about 154.4 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: at 19.6 miles (KY 38): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 84.5 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 172.8 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Cumberland Gap National Historical Park and Camp Nelson National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Edgewood, KY, but most travelers stay overnight.
