Origin
Lexington-Fayette, KY
Late night in Lexington-Fayette on Sunday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Georgetown, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
13.7 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lexington-Fayette, KY
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Georgetown, KY
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Lexington-Fayette and Georgetown, this 13.7-mile journey is an efficient way to navigate the Southeast region of Kentucky. You can easily complete the entire trip in about 22 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Given the short duration, there is no need for an overnight stay, allowing you to focus your time on your destination. Budgeting approximately $2 for fuel should comfortably cover the drive, keeping your travel costs minimal. Since both cities are located within the same state and region, you won't need to worry about major shifts in geography or climate. It is a straightforward, practical route that prioritizes speed and accessibility over a long-haul adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown Road | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Lexington Road | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| East New Circle Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| South Broadway Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Floyd Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Court Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Georgetown Road
— 5.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington-Fayette, KY and Georgetown, KY.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi
·
42 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Floyd Drive
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Floyd Drive
3
Turn left onto KY 4
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
East New Circle Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 8
Toward US 25: Lexington, Georgetown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Turn right onto US 25
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Georgetown Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on Lexington Road
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Lexington Road
7
Continue on US 25
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Broadway Street
8
Turn right onto US 460
259 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Main Street
9
Turn right onto South Court Street
35 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Court Street
10
Arrive at destination
South Court Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 13.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Floyd Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Floyd Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
KY 4 / East New Circle Road
Turn left onto KY 4 / East New Circle Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward US 25: Lexington, Georgetown
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 8
Toward US 25: Lexington, Georgetown
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 25 / Georgetown Road
Turn right onto US 25 / Georgetown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
13.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
South Court Street
Turn right onto South Court Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.14 one way
$4.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.35 | $4.70 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.64 | $5.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Georgetown, KY
Late night in Georgetown on Sunday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
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
24 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
22m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps your attention on the road rather than an interstate grind. You will navigate using a combination of Georgetown Road, Lexington Road, and East New Circle Road, with 0% of the trip spent on high-speed highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 5.3-mile segment on Georgetown Road, which provides a brief reprieve from the more frequent turns. Because you are staying entirely on local surface roads, the environment feels more intimate than a typical highway trek. Prepare for a steady, hands-on driving experience that requires you to stay alert as you transition between these Kentucky hubs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.3 mi on Georgetown Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Floyd Drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Floyd Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (KY 4 / East New Circle Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 13.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.3 miles on Georgetown Road. 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 0.1 miles (Floyd Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (KY 4 / East New Circle Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Georgetown, 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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