Origin
Windy Hills, KY
Morning in Windy Hills on Sunday
Local time
10:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Windy Hills, 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 44m
Distance
239.4 mi
385 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 31m
★
6 AM
4h 45m
8 AM
5h 11m
10 AM
4h 54m
12 PM
4h 51m
3 PM
4h 55m
5 PM
5h 10m
8 PM
4h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Windy Hills, KY
Malcoln Oliveira
Georgetown, KY
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Trip Overview
This 239.6-mile journey from Windy Hills, KY, to Georgetown, KY, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 4 hours and 2 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $36, it's an economical option for a quick getaway. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Rudy Lane and Brownsboro Road, with no highway driving, suggesting a more intimate experience of the Kentucky landscape. Given its manageable duration and turn-heavy profile, this trip is perfectly suited for a day trip, allowing you to explore at a relaxed pace without the need for an overnight stay. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, keeping the geographic context consistent.
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
119.7 miles from Windy Hills, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 14m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 93.5 mi | 1h 41m |
| I 75 | 56.7 mi | 1h |
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 93.5 mi, about 1h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Windy Hills, KY and Georgetown, KY.
1
Start on Two Springs Lane
186 ft
·
14 sec
·
Two Springs Lane
2
Turn left onto Rudy Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Rudy Lane
3
Turn right onto US 42
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Brownsboro Road
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 264 West
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 264
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Henry Watterson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 20
Toward US 60: Lexington, Louisville, Saint Matthews, Middletown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 64, US 60 East: Lexington, Louisville, Middletown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 264 West, I 64 East: Watterson Expressway, Lexington
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19A
Toward I 64 East: Lexington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 64 East: Lexington
11
Merge onto I 64
93 mi
·
1 hr 41 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 75
57 mi
·
1 hr
·
I 75
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville
14
Turn left onto US 25E
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Corbin Bypass
15
Continue on US 25E
31 mi
·
36 min
·
Cumberland Gap Parkway
16
Continue on US 25E
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Bob Madon Bypass
17
Turn left onto US 119
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Harlan Road
18
Continue on US 119
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Pineville Road
19
Turn right onto US 421
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 421
20
Turn left onto KY 38
386 ft
·
9 sec
·
KY 38
21
Enter roundabout onto KY 38
91 ft
·
1 sec
·
KY 38
22
Continue on KY 38
20 mi
·
34 min
·
KY 38
23
Arrive at destination
KY 38
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour, 2-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize your daylight hours and enjoy the local roads with less traffic. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost of around $36, you have the flexibility to depart when it suits you best. Pay close attention to the "turn-heavy local drive" profile; frequent turns mean staying alert and consulting your navigation closely. Since this is a day trip, you can easily complete it without needing to plan for overnight accommodations, making for a spontaneous and efficient excursion.
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 119.7 miles from Windy Hills, KY, or about 2h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.5 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 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119.7 miles or 2h 14m 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 42m
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 Windy Hills, 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 Windy Hills, KY
This is one driving day of about 239.4 miles and 4h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Windy Hills, 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 64 for about 93.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
120 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 119.7 miles from Windy Hills, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.5 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 3.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 264 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 264 West
8
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward US 60: Lexington, Louisville, Saint Matthews, Middletown
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 20
Toward US 60: Lexington, Louisville, Saint Matt...
8
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 64, US 60 East: Lexington, Louisville, Middletown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 64, US 60 East: Lexington, Louisville,...
6
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 264 West, I 64 East: Watterson Expressway, Lexington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 264 West, I 64 East: Watterson Express...
8
3.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 64 East: Lexington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 19A
Toward I 64 East: Lexington
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.43 one way
$74.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
84 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $41.09 | $82.19 |
| premium | $4.89 | $46.07 | $92.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $52.86 | $105.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71.8 | 0 | $25.14 | $11.49 |
| Efficient EV | 59.9 | 0 | $20.95 | $9.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 95.8 | 1 | $33.52 | $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.
Destination
Georgetown, KY
Morning in Georgetown on Sunday
Local time
10:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Sunny
W 2 mph
0% chance
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
3 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 44m 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 198.1
Park Closure: Little Yellow Creek Bridge Closure - Construction Underway
Park Closure: Bartlett Park Restrooms Closed
Camp Nelson National Monument
National Monument
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
~38 min detour
Free
near mile 90.8
View on nps.gov
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument
National Monument
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...
30 mi from route
~75 min detour
Free
near mile 132.1
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" for the entirety of this 239.6-mile route, as indicated by the 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating a series of local roads, including Rudy Lane and Brownsboro Road, rather than cruising on interstates. The absence of long, uninterrupted stretches means you'll be constantly engaged with the road, making for a dynamic driving experience. This type of route is ideal if you enjoy a more hands-on approach to navigation and prefer to feel connected to the communities you pass through.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 93.5 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 239.4 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 0.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Windy Hills, KY to Georgetown, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Barbourville along the way.
Barbourville
154.8 mi in
|
~2h 51m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 44m. Total distance: 239.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 93.5 miles on I 64. 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.
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 Georgetown, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, Camp Nelson National Monument and Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.5 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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