Origin
Georgetown, KY
Late night in Georgetown on Sunday
Local time
12:46 AM
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Current temp
70°F
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Trip from Georgetown, KY to Greensburg, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 59m
Distance
188.5 mi
303 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 46m
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6 AM
3h 59m
8 AM
4h 25m
10 AM
4h 8m
12 PM
4h 6m
3 PM
4h 9m
5 PM
4h 24m
8 PM
3h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Georgetown, KY
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Greensburg, KY
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Trip Overview
Georgetown to Greensburg is 188.5 miles and takes about 3h 59m via Cumberland Parkway, with a fuel budget near $29 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Kentucky's Southeast region, offering a straightforward drive. With 97% of the trip on highways, it's largely a matter of covering ground efficiently. This is a solid option if you're looking for a quick, direct connection between these two points without extensive city driving or complex navigation.
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
94.3 miles from Georgetown, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Parkway | 37.1 mi | 39m |
| Hal Rogers Parkway | 34.5 mi | 41m |
| US 25E | 34.4 mi | 42m |
| US 119 | 29 mi | 32m |
| KY 38 | 19.6 mi | 34m |
| KY 61 | 15.7 mi | 23m |
| I 75 | 11.3 mi | 12m |
| Columbia Highway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Cumberland Parkway
— 37.1 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown, KY and Greensburg, KY.
1
Start on KY 38
20 mi
·
34 min
·
KY 38
2
Enter roundabout onto KY 38
89 ft
·
1 sec
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KY 38
3
Continue on KY 38
345 ft
·
10 sec
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KY 38
4
Turn right onto US 421
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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US 421
5
Turn left onto US 119
29 mi
·
32 min
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US 119
6
At end of road, turn right onto US 25E
34 mi
·
42 min
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US 25E
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 75 North: Lexington
8
Merge onto I 75
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 75
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Toward KY 80: Somerset, London
10
Keep slight left at fork
232 ft
·
9 sec
11
Turn left onto KY 80
35 mi
·
41 min
·
Hal Rogers Parkway
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto KY 914
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
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KY 914
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward Bowling Green
14
Merge onto Cumberland Parkway
37 mi
·
39 min
·
Cumberland Parkway
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 49
Toward KY 55: Columbia
16
Keep slight right at fork
114 ft
·
2 sec
Exit 49
Toward KY 55: Columbia
17
Turn right onto KY 55 Business
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Jamestown Street
18
Turn slight left onto KY 2287
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Tutt Street
19
At end of road, turn left onto KY 80; KY 2287
294 ft
·
5 sec
·
Burkesville Street
20
Turn right onto KY 2287
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Hudson Street
21
Continue on KY 2287
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Greensburg Road
22
Turn right onto KY 61
120 ft
·
11 sec
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KY 61
23
Continue on KY 61
16 mi
·
23 min
·
KY 61
24
At end of road, turn right onto US 68; KY 61; KY 70
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Columbia Highway
25
Continue on US 68; KY 61; KY 70
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Main Street
26
Turn right onto East Hodgenville Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
East Hodgenville Avenue
27
Turn right onto North Depot Street
243 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Depot Street
28
Arrive at destination
North Depot Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour 59-minute drive time, starting your trip in the morning is ideal, allowing you to reach Greensburg with plenty of daylight. The route is predominantly highway, so consider making your primary stop for fuel and a break before you begin, as services might be less frequent on the parkways. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $29, this trip offers flexibility; you can easily adjust your pace. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 37.1-mile stretch on the Cumberland Parkway, to ensure you have enough to reach your destination or a service area.
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 94.3 miles from Georgetown, KY, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.1 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 41 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.3 miles or 2h 3m 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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greensburg, 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 188.5 miles and 3h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 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 Cumberland Parkway for about 37.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
94 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 94.3 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 95.8 and 168.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
95.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 4m in
Take the exit toward KY 80: Somerset, London
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward KY 80: Somerset, London
5
95.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
96 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m in
|
KY 80 / Hal Rogers Parkway
Turn left onto KY 80 / Hal Rogers Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
130.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 47m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Bowling Green
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Bowling Green
7
168.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 29m in
Keep slight right at fork toward KY 55: Columbia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 49
Toward KY 55: Columbia
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.47 one way
$58.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $32.36 | $64.71 |
| premium | $4.89 | $36.28 | $72.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.62 | $83.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.6 | 0 | $19.79 | $9.05 |
| Efficient EV | 47.1 | 0 | $16.49 | $7.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75.4 | 0 | $26.39 | $12.06 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Destination
Greensburg, KY
Night in Greensburg on Saturday
Local time
11:46 PM
CDT
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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
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
3h 59m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument
National Monument
The US won a significant victory early in the Civil War at the Battle of Mill Springs. Explore the rolling fields of Kentucky where the battle took place and learn about that state's strategic importa...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 136.5
View on nps.gov
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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 45.5
View on nps.gov
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
National Historical Park
For over a century people from around the world have come to rural Central Kentucky to honor the humble beginnings of our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. His early life on Kentucky's frontier shaped...
24 mi from route
~61 min detour
Free
near mile 188.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of the 188.5 miles, with 97% of your travel on major roadways. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 37.1 miles on the Cumberland Parkway. This means you'll experience mostly rural cruising with fewer exits and services compared to more urban routes. The transition to surface roads will occur towards the end of your trip, marking the end of the extensive highway portion.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.1 mi on Cumberland Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Cumberland Parkway and Hal Rogers Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 95.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 188.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 95.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 95.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 96 miles (KY 80 / Hal Rogers Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Georgetown, KY and Greensburg, KY, road signs point toward London and Bowling Green.
London
95.8 mi in
|
~2h 4m
Bowling Green
130.9 mi in
|
~2h 47m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 59m. Total distance: 188.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.1 miles on Cumberland Parkway. 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 Greensburg, 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 95.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 95.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 96 miles (KY 80 / Hal Rogers Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument, Cumberland Gap National Historical Park and Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Greensburg, KY, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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