Origin
Georgetown, KY
Late night in Georgetown on Sunday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Georgetown, KY to Lexington, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
20.5 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
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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Trip Overview
Traveling between Georgetown and Lexington is a quick, straightforward journey covering 20.5 miles in the heart of Kentucky. You can easily complete this trip in about 30 minutes, making it a perfect day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $3, it is an incredibly economical route to navigate. The path keeps you within the Southeast region throughout the entire duration. Whether you are commuting or just exploring the local area, this drive offers a simple, efficient connection between the two cities. You won't need to worry about complex logistics, as the short duration provides maximum flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 9.3 mi | 9m |
| Newtown Pike | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Chinoe Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Tates Creek Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Oliver Lewis Way | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Euclid Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Paris Pike | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Alumni Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 9.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown, KY and Lexington, KY.
1
Start on South Court Street
35 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Court Street
2
Turn right onto US 460
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Turn slight left onto US 460
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Paris Pike
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
5
Merge onto I 75
9.3 mi
·
9 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 115
Toward KY 922: Airport, Lexington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto KY 922
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Newtown Pike
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on KY 922
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Oliver Lewis Way
9
Continue on Bolivar Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Bolivar Street
10
At end of road, turn right onto South Upper Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Upper Street
11
Continue on South Limestone
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Limestone
12
Turn right onto Avenue of Champions
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Avenue of Champions
13
Continue on Euclid Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Euclid Avenue
14
Turn right onto East High Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
East High Street
15
Continue on Tates Creek Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Tates Creek Road
16
Turn slight left
493 ft
·
18 sec
17
Continue on Alumni Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Alumni Drive
18
Turn right onto Chinoe Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Chinoe Road
19
Continue on Greentree Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Greentree Road
20
Turn left onto Gainesway Drive
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Gainesway Drive
21
Turn left onto Coldstream Drive
261 ft
·
9 sec
·
Coldstream Drive
22
Arrive at destination
Coldstream Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 20.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
10.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward KY 922: Airport, Lexington
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 115
Toward KY 922: Airport, Lexington
6
11.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
KY 922 / Newtown Pike
Turn right onto KY 922 / Newtown Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
15.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
South Upper Street
At end of road, turn right onto South Upper Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
20.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Gainesway Drive
Turn left onto Gainesway Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.20 one way
$6.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.95 | $7.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.15 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Lexington, KY
Late night in Lexington on Sunday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
SW 9 to 14 mph
70% chance
Live forecast
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
25 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
30m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a mixed drive profile, transitioning from fast-paced interstate travel to local surface streets. You will spend about 45% of your time on highways, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 9.3 miles on I-75. As you move toward your destination, the route shifts from the interstate onto Newtown Pike and eventually Chinoe Road. Expect the road's personality to change as you leave the highway environment and enter the more frequent stops of the local road network. It is a balanced experience that moves you quickly through the initial highway phase before settling into a more controlled urban pace.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on I 75.
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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near I 75.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 20.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.6 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.2 miles (KY 922 / Newtown Pike): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Lexington, KY
Full guide →Lexington is the second largest city in Kentucky, located in the Bluegrass Region. Known as the Horse Capital of the World, Lexington has traditionally been dominated by the horse industry and is also heavily influenced by the University of Kentucky, the state's flagship university and the largest employer in the city. The horse industry has greatly influenced Lexington's culture and scenic beauty; the University of Kentucky and Transylvania University contribute to a college town atmosphere with a richer and more diverse culture than some might expect from its size and location. Lexington's compact central downtown district is surrounded by historic neighborhoods. Lexington is in the heart of the Bluegrass region of Kentucky and is still home to hundreds of horse farms.
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 30m. Total distance: 20.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). 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 9.3 miles on I 75. 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 1.6 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.2 miles (KY 922 / Newtown Pike): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Camp Nelson National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lexington, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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