Georgetown, KY to Shively, KY is 239.3 miles and takes about 4h 56m via US 25E and I 75, 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. With a mixed highway and surface road profile, expect a drive that transitions between faster travel and more local cruising. It's a straightforward, single-day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay, making it a convenient option for moving 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
119.6 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
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
Traffic on I-65
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 6 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,574 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,330
Quietest
2 AM
~351 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Shively, 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
4.8 mi·5 min·Bardstown Road
28
Take the exit
0.1 mi·16 sec
Toward I 265, KY 841: Gene Snyder Freeway
29
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·55 sec
Toward I 265 West, KY 841 West: Gene Snyder FreewayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Merge onto I 265; KY 841
6.6 mi·7 min·Gene Snyder Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 10AToward I 65 North: LouisvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Merge onto I 65
3.9 mi·4 min·Kentucky Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Take the exit
0.7 mi·58 sec
Exit 131-AToward I 264: Watterson Expressway, AirportUse the slight right lane.
34
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·15 sec
Toward I 264 West, I 65 North: Watterson Expressway, Louisville International Airport, Indianapolis, Louisville
35
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·54 sec
Toward I 264 West: Louisville International Airport, Watterson Expressway
36
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·55 sec
Toward I 264 West: Watterson ExpresswayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward I 264 West: Watterson, ExpresswayUse the slight left lane.
38
Merge onto I 264
3.0 mi·4 min·Henry Watterson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 8BToward US 31W North, US 60 East: ShivelyUse the straight / slight right lanes.
40
Turn right onto US 31W; US 60
0.5 mi·1 min·Dixie Highway
41
Turn left
472 ft·37 sec
42
At end of road, turn right onto KY 2049
0.8 mi·1 min·Crums Lane
43
Turn right onto Schaffner Drive
0.2 mi·49 sec·Schaffner Drive
44
Turn left onto Burrell Drive
211 ft·11 sec·Burrell Drive
45
Continue on Burrell Drive
0.2 mi·38 sec·Burrell Drive
46
Arrive at destination
Burrell Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 56m estimated drive time, leaving Georgetown in the morning should allow you to reach Shively well before dark. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in when and where you choose to break up the drive. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially when transitioning to surface roads, as stations might be less frequent than on the interstate. The $37 fuel cost estimate is helpful for budgeting, but it's always wise to have a little extra. Consider filling up before you leave Georgetown to start with a full tank.
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 119.6 miles from Georgetown, KY, or about 2h 31m 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 53 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119.6 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 4h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shively, 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 239.3 miles and 4h 56m.
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 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 32
5 decision points cluster between mile 219.9 and 237.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
219.9 mi into trip|~4h 27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 265 West, KY 841 West: Gene Snyder Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 265 West, KY 841 West: Gene Snyder Fre...
7
226.9 mi into trip|~4h 35m in
Take the exit toward I 65 North: Louisville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10A
Toward I 65 North: Louisville
8
231.6 mi into trip|~4h 42m in
Take the exit toward I 264: Watterson Expressway, Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 131-A
Toward I 264: Watterson Expressway, Airport
8
233.9 mi into trip|~4h 45m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 264 West: Watterson, Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 264 West: Watterson, Expressway
8
237.1 mi into trip|~4h 49m in
Take the exit toward US 31W North, US 60 East: Shively
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8B
Toward US 31W North, US 60 East: Shively
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.79 one way
$79.57 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg84 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$43.34
$86.68
premium
$5.18
$48.83
$97.66
diesel
$5.35
$50.40
$100.81
Estimated Tolls: $0.27
Kentucky Turnpike
(3.9 mi)$0.27
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
71.8
0
$25.13
$11.49
Efficient EV
59.8
0
$20.94
$9.57
EV Truck/SUV
95.7
1
$33.50
$15.32
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 Jun 2, 2026
Origin
Georgetown, KY
Afternoon
in Georgetown on Wednesday
Local time
4:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Sunny
N 7 mph9% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 2 at 11:40AM CDT until June 2 at 6:07PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Destination
Shively, KY
Afternoon
in Shively on Wednesday
Local time
4:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Sunny
NE 12 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 2 at 11:40AM CDT until June 2 at 6:07PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
85°F
Berea, KY
120 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
5 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 56m 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
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 41.3
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
~37 min detour
Free
near mile 148.5
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...
20 mi from route
~51 min detour
Free
near mile 189.8
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
~71 min detour
Free
near mile 123.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This 239.3-mile route is 59% highway, meaning you'll spend a significant portion of your time on faster roads. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 34.4 miles on US 25E. Expect to transition from highway driving to surface roads, offering a mix of driving experiences. You'll likely notice the shift in speed and exit density as you move between the interstate and local routes.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
46 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?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 219.9 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 32 significant decision points across 239.3 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 219.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 226.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 231.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,609 ft455 ft
Total Climb
232 ft
Total Descent
1,385 ft
Highest Point
1,609 ft
Elevation Range
1,153 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 Shively, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Livingston along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 56m. Total distance: 239.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
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.
Expect about $0.27 in tolls one way, starting with Kentucky Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 6 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.
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 Shively, 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. There are 6 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 219.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 226.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 231.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Shively, KY, but most travelers stay overnight.
