Georgetown, KY to Newburg, KY is 225.8 miles and takes about 4h 38m via US 25E and I-75, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Kentucky, traversing the Southeast region. Expect a mix of highway cruising and surface road driving. It's a manageable distance, making it a convenient option for a single-day trip when you want to cover ground without feeling rushed.
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
112.9 miles from Georgetown, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 23m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 25E
34.4 mi
42m
I 75
29.5 mi
31m
Crab Orchard Road
29 mi
33m
US 119
29 mi
32m
KY 38
19.6 mi
34m
Springfield Road
15.6 mi
17m
US 150
15.2 mi
17m
Louisville Road
12.6 mi
14m
Longest stretch:
US 25E
— 34.4 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown, KY and Newburg, 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
30 mi·31 min·I 75
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward US 25: Mount Vernon, Livingston
10
Keep slight left at fork
178 ft·5 sec
11
Turn left onto US 25
2.1 mi·3 min·South Daniel Boone Trail
12
Continue on US 150
29 mi·33 min·Crab Orchard Road
13
Continue on US 150
2.0 mi·2 min·Stanford Road
14
Turn straight onto US 150 Bypass
5.5 mi·6 min·South Danville Bypass
15
Turn left onto US 150; KY 52
7.7 mi·8 min·Perryville Road
16
Continue on US 150; KY 52
1.0 mi·1 min·East 2nd Street
17
Continue on US 150
16 mi·17 min·Springfield Road
18
Turn left onto US 150
92 ft·1 sec·US 150
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 150
15 mi·17 min·US 150
20
Turn right onto KY 245; US 31E Truck; US 150 Truck
3.3 mi·4 min·East John Rowan Boulevard
21
Turn right onto US 31E; US 150
1.3 mi·1 min·North 3rd Street
22
Continue on US 31E; US 150
13 mi·14 min·Louisville Road
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on US 31E; US 150
0.2 mi·15 sec·Bardstown Rd; Louisville Road
24
Continue on US 31E; US 150
404 ft·5 sec·Bardstown Road; Louisville Road
25
Continue on US 31E; US 150
2.6 mi·2 min·Bardstown Rd;Louisville Road
26
Continue on US 31E; US 150
2.5 mi·2 min·Mt Washington Bypass
27
Continue on US 31E; US 150
7.3 mi·9 min·Bardstown Road
28
Turn left onto KY 1747
2.4 mi·4 min·South Hurstbourne Parkway
Use the left lane.
29
Continue on KY 864; KY 1747
0.4 mi·38 sec·Fern Valley Road
30
Turn right onto KY 864
0.8 mi·1 min·Poplar Level Road
Use the right lane.
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Arrive at destination
Poplar Level Road
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 38m estimated drive time, leaving Georgetown, KY in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight. The route has only one recommended stop, suggesting you can be quite flexible with your timing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition off the main highways; the $34 fuel cost is an estimate, and prices can fluctuate. Be prepared for the change in road type as you move from US 25E onto I-75, which will alter your driving experience.
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 112.9 miles from Georgetown, KY, or about 2h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.4 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 50 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.9 miles or 2h 23m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newburg, 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 225.8 miles and 4h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 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 US 25E for about 34.4 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 19.6 and 225 — 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
4
20.8 mi into trip|~36m in|US 119
Turn left onto US 119
Navigation decision point
5
114 mi into trip|~2h 24m in
Take the exit toward US 25: Mount Vernon, Livingston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 25: Mount Vernon, Livingston
5
114.2 mi into trip|~2h 24m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
225 mi into trip|~4h 36m in|KY 864 / Poplar Level Road
Turn right onto KY 864 / Poplar Level Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.54 one way
$75.08 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg79 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$40.89
$81.79
premium
$5.18
$46.08
$92.15
diesel
$5.35
$47.56
$95.12
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.7
0
$23.71
$10.84
Efficient EV
56.5
0
$19.76
$9.03
EV Truck/SUV
90.3
1
$31.61
$14.45
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 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 May 31, 2026
Origin
Georgetown, KY
Evening
in Georgetown on Wednesday
Local time
5:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Partly Cloudy
ESE 1 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 30 at 11:09AM CDT until June 2 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Destination
Newburg, KY
Evening
in Newburg on Wednesday
Local time
5:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
E 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 30 at 11:09AM CDT until June 2 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
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
6 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 38m 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...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 46.7
Park Closure: Little Yellow Creek Bridge Closure - Construction Underway
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
~36 min detour
Free
near mile 147.9
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...
21 mi from route
~51 min detour
Free
near mile 194.7
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...
29 mi from route
~72 min detour
Free
near mile 124.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 58% highway, with the remaining 42% on surface roads. You'll encounter 34.4 miles of continuous driving on US 25E before transitioning. Expect to navigate through a mix of environments, from potentially more rural stretches on US 25E to the faster pace of I-75. The shift between highway and surface roads will be noticeable as you proceed.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.4 mi on US 25E.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 19.6 miles in near KY 38.
Driving Effort5/10
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 225.8 miles you will encounter 16 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 19.6 miles (KY 38): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 20.8 miles (US 119): Navigation decision point; at 114 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,609 ft462 ft
Total Climb
315 ft
Total Descent
1,438 ft
Highest Point
1,609 ft
Elevation Range
1,146 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 Newburg, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Livingston along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 38m. Total distance: 225.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.4 miles on US 25E. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas 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.
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 20.8 miles (US 119): Navigation decision point; at 114 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, Camp Nelson National Monument and Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Newburg, KY, but most travelers stay overnight.
