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Trip from Williamstown, 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

4h 9m

Distance

211.2 mi

340 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 57m ★
6 AM
4h 10m
8 AM
4h 36m
10 AM
4h 19m
12 PM
4h 16m
3 PM
4h 20m
5 PM
4h 35m
8 PM
4h 2m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Williamstown to Georgetown, KY, prepare for a 211.2-mile journey that typically takes about 4 hours and 9 minutes. Because this route is highly efficient, you can easily complete the entire trek in a single day, making an overnight stay unnecessary. You should budget approximately $32 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating through the Southeast, you will primarily rely on I-75, the Cumberland Gap Parkway, and KY 38. This drive is straightforward and serves as a reliable connection between these two Kentucky locations, offering a practical way to reach your destination without unnecessary complexity.

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

105.6 miles from Williamstown, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 124.8 mi 2h 13m
Cumberland Gap Parkway 30.7 mi 36m
KY 38 19.7 mi 34m
Harlan Road 15.9 mi 18m
Pineville Road 13.1 mi 14m
Corbin Bypass 2 mi 3m
Bob Madon Bypass 1.8 mi 2m
US 421 1.1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 124.8 mi, about 2h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Williamstown, KY and Georgetown, KY.

1

Start on this road

18 ft · 3 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto US 25; KY 22

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
3

Turn right onto KY 36

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Stewartsville Road
4

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Toward I 75 South
5

Merge onto I 75

125 mi · 2 hr 13 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville
7

Turn left onto US 25E

2.0 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass
8

Continue on US 25E

31 mi · 36 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway
9

Continue on US 25E

1.8 mi · 2 min · Bob Madon Bypass
10

Turn left onto US 119

16 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road
11

Continue on US 119

13 mi · 14 min · Pineville Road
12

Turn right onto US 421

1.1 mi · 2 min · US 421
13

Turn left onto KY 38

386 ft · 9 sec · KY 38
14

Enter roundabout onto KY 38

91 ft · 1 sec · KY 38
15

Continue on KY 38

20 mi · 34 min · KY 38
16

Arrive at destination

KY 38

Trip Plan

Since this is a one-day trip, your best strategy is to leave early to avoid peak traffic hours. You have the flexibility of only needing one stop, which allows you to maintain momentum throughout the 4-hour and 9-minute duration. Be mindful that the majority of your time is spent on I-75, so keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during that 124.8-mile stretch to ensure you don't run low before reaching the Cumberland Gap Parkway. Planning your single break around the halfway mark will help you stay refreshed for the transition to KY 38. Staying alert during the transition between major highways is the best way to ensure a smooth arrival in Georgetown.

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 105.6 miles from Williamstown, KY, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 124.8 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 46 miles or 50m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 105.6 miles or 1h 54m 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 Georgetown, KY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Williamstown, 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 Williamstown, KY

This is one driving day of about 211.2 miles and 4h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Williamstown, 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 I 75 for about 124.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Knox County, Kentucky, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Barbourville, KY

106 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

Richmond, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

London, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 105.6 miles from Williamstown, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 124.8 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Koi Express London Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

London, Kentucky

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 120.7

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16063895507

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Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant #2

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

London, Kentucky

2.8 mi

Dino's Italian Restaurant & Lounge

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

London, Kentucky

2.9 mi

Koi Express London Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 120.7

London, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16063895507

Visit website

Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant #2

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 120.7

London, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16066575161

Visit website

Dino's Italian Restaurant & Lounge

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 120.7

London, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16068772525

El Dorado

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 120.7

London, Kentucky

Hours: 10:30 am–10:30 pm

+16068772806

Visit website

Frisch's Big Boy Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 120.7

London, Kentucky

Hours: 7:30 am–9 pm

+16068782620

Visit website

Slim Chickens

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Inexpensiv mile 120.7

London, Kentucky

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+16066570034

Visit website

Limestone Grille & Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 90.5

Mt Vernon, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+16062560131

Visit website

Charlie Brown's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 45.3

Lexington, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+18592695701

Visit website

Third Street Stuff

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 45.3

Lexington, Kentucky

Hours: 6:30 am–7:30 pm

+18592555301

Visit website

Old School Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 45.3

Lexington, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+18593091968

Visit website

The Greenery: Coffee + Social Space

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 45.3

Lexington, Kentucky

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

Visit website

Chaotic Good: Coffee, Comics and Games

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 45.3

Lexington, Kentucky

Hours: 8:30 am–10 pm

+18593038668

Visit website

Funky Rooster Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 45.3

Lexington, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–4 pm

+18594071100

Visit website

Levi Jackson Wilderness Road Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 120.7

London, Kentucky

+16063302130

Visit website

Kentucky Music Hall Of Fame & Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 90.5

Mt Vernon, Kentucky

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+16062561000

Visit website

Jacobson Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 45.3

Lexington, Kentucky

+18592882900

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 191.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 25; KY 22 / North Main Street

Turn right onto US 25; KY 22 / North Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
1 mi into trip | ~1m in | KY 36 / Stewartsville Road

Turn right onto KY 36 / Stewartsville Road

Navigation decision point

5
1.8 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 75

Merge onto I 75

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
126.6 mi into trip | ~2h 17m in

Take the exit toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville
5
191.7 mi into trip | ~3h 35m in | KY 38

Enter roundabout onto KY 38

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.02 one way

$66.04 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 74 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $36.25 $72.51
premium $4.89 $40.64 $81.29
diesel $5.61 $46.63 $93.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 73.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 63.4 0 $22.18 $10.14
Efficient EV 52.8 0 $18.48 $8.45
EV Truck/SUV 84.5 1 $29.57 $13.52

Gas CO2

74 kg

EV CO2

25 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Williamstown, KY

Morning in Williamstown on Sunday

Local time

7:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Georgetown, KY

Morning in Georgetown on Sunday

Local time

7:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 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 9m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 83% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 124.8 miles along I-75. While the initial portion of the route demands steady interstate driving, the transition onto the Cumberland Gap Parkway and KY 38 shifts the pace. Expect a mix of fast-moving traffic and varying road conditions that keep the drive feeling active rather than monotonous. By the time you reach the final leg, you will have experienced a consistent, well-traveled path that prioritizes speed and directness over local detours.

83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 124.8 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Cumberland Gap Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 25; KY 22 / North Main Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 9m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 25; KY 22 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (KY 36 / Stewartsville Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.

On the drive from Williamstown, KY to Georgetown, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Barbourville along the way.

Barbourville

126.6 mi in | ~2h 17m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 9m. Total distance: 211.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 124.8 miles on I 75. 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.

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: near the start (US 25; KY 22 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (KY 36 / Stewartsville Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Georgetown, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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