Origin
Alexandria, KY
Afternoon in Alexandria on Saturday
Local time
12:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
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Trip from Alexandria, KY to Georgetown, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 53m
Distance
217.1 mi
349 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 40m
★
6 AM
4h 54m
8 AM
5h 21m
10 AM
5h 3m
12 PM
5h 0m
3 PM
5h 5m
5 PM
5h 19m
8 PM
4h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alexandria, KY
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Georgetown, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Alexandria, KY to Georgetown, KY covers 217.1 miles and takes about 4h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on KY 15, Mountain Parkway, Cumberland Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.1 miles on KY 15. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
108.5 miles from Alexandria, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 24m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 53m. Total distance: 217.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
The drive from Alexandria, KY to Georgetown, KY covers 217.1 miles and takes about 4h 53m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
KY 15 is the longest continuous segment at about 51.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 23 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 27 / Alexandria Pike.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 217.1 miles you will encounter 23 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 0.3 miles (US 27 / Alexandria Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 42.5 miles (US 27; US 62): Lane positioning matters here; at 46.1 miles (US 27 / Paris Pike): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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US 27 / Alexandria Pike
Turn left onto US 27 / Alexandria Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
42.5 mi into trip
|
~1h in
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US 27; US 62
Turn right onto US 27; US 62
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
46.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
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US 27 / Paris Pike
Enter roundabout onto US 27 / Paris Pike toward US 27 South: Paris
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward US 27 South: Paris
6
75.1 mi into trip
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~1h 48m in
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Mountain Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto Mountain Parkway toward Mountain Parkway east , Prestonsburg, Campton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Mountain Parkway east , Prestonsburg, Ca...
5
205.8 mi into trip
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~4h 34m in
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US 119 / United States Highway 119
At end of road, turn left onto US 119 / United States Highway 119
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Alexandria, KY and Georgetown, KY, road signs point toward Mountain Parkway East, Prestonsburg and Campton.
Mountain Parkway East
75.1 mi in
|
~1h 48m
|
via Mountain Parkway
Prestonsburg
75.1 mi in
|
~1h 48m
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via Mountain Parkway
Campton
75.1 mi in
|
~1h 48m
|
via Mountain Parkway
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| KY 15 | 51.1 mi | 58m |
| Mountain Parkway | 42.6 mi | 45m |
| Cumberland Road | 23.4 mi | 38m |
| Alexandria Pike | 22.4 mi | 32m |
| Falmouth Road | 12.8 mi | 17m |
| Winchester Road | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| KY 179 | 8 mi | 14m |
| U.S. Highway 27 South | 7 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
KY 15
— 51.1 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria, KY and Georgetown, KY.
1
Start on Washington Street
35 ft
·
5 sec
·
Washington Street
2
Turn right onto KY 10
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 27
22 mi
·
32 min
·
Alexandria Pike
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on US 27
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
U.S. Highway 27 South
5
Continue on US 27
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Falmouth Road
6
Turn right onto US 27; US 62
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
US 27; US 62
Use the right lane.
7
Enter roundabout onto US 27
139 ft
·
6 sec
·
Paris Pike
Toward US 27 South: Paris
8
Continue on US 27
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Paris Pike
Toward US 27 South: Paris
9
Continue on US 27
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Cynthiana Road
10
Take the ramp onto US 27
517 ft
·
14 sec
·
US 27
11
Merge onto US 27; US 68
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
Paris By-Pass Road
12
Turn left onto US 460
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Georgetown Road
13
Continue on US 460
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
West 8th Street
14
Turn right onto US 68 Business
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
High Street
15
Turn left onto KY 627
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
East 10th Street
16
Turn straight onto KY 627
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Winchester Street
17
Continue on KY 627
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Winchester Road
18
Continue on KY 627
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Paris Road
19
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
20
Merge onto I 64
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 64
21
Keep slight right at fork onto Mountain Parkway
43 mi
·
45 min
·
Mountain Parkway
Toward Mountain Parkway east , Prestonsburg, Campton
22
Take the exit onto KY 15 Spur
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
KY 15 Spur
23
Continue on KY 15
520 ft
·
6 sec
·
KY 15
Use the straight lane.
24
Merge onto KY 15
17 mi
·
19 min
·
KY 15
25
At end of road, turn left onto KY 15; KY 30
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Park Road
26
Continue on KY 15
27 mi
·
30 min
·
KY 15
27
Continue on KY 15
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
KY 15
28
Turn right onto KY 15
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
KY 15
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
30
Turn right onto KY 7
11 mi
·
19 min
·
Cumberland Road
31
Continue on KY 699
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Cumberland Road
32
Turn straight onto KY 699
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Bridge Road
33
Turn left onto KY 463
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Cumberland Road
34
Continue on KY 463
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Trace Branch Road
35
Continue on KY 160
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
KY 160
36
Turn right onto Sand Hill Bottom Road
399 ft
·
17 sec
·
Sand Hill Bottom Road
37
Continue on Sand Hill Bottom Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Sand Hill Bottom Road
38
At end of road, turn left onto US 119
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
·
United States Highway 119
39
Turn right onto KY 179
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
KY 179
40
Turn right onto KY 179
305 ft
·
12 sec
·
Gilley Hollow Road
41
Turn left onto KY 179
7.5 mi
·
13 min
·
KY 179
42
At end of road, turn sharp left onto KY 38
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
KY 38
43
Arrive at destination
KY 38
Trip Plan
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 108.5 miles from Alexandria, KY, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.1 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 48 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.5 miles or 2h 24m 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 47m
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 Alexandria, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Alexandria, KY
This is one driving day of about 217.1 miles and 4h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Alexandria, 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 KY 15 for about 51.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 108.5 mi from Alexandria, KY · 2h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
109 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 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 108.5 miles from Alexandria, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Georgetown, KY
The final approach into Georgetown, KY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Georgetown, KY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.94 one way
$67.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
76 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $37.27 | $74.53 |
| premium | $4.89 | $41.78 | $83.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.93 | $95.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.1 | 0 | $22.80 | $10.42 |
| Efficient EV | 54.3 | 0 | $19.00 | $8.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 86.8 | 1 | $30.39 | $13.89 |
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 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
Afternoon in Georgetown on Saturday
Local time
12:06 PM
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
17 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 53m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alexandria, KY to Georgetown, KY covers 217.1 miles and takes about 4h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are KY 15, Mountain Parkway, Cumberland Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 108.5 miles from Alexandria, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.94 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 217.1 miles you will encounter 23 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 27 / Alexandria Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 42.5 miles (US 27; US 62): Lane positioning matters here; at 46.1 miles (US 27 / Paris Pike): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Between Alexandria, KY and Georgetown, KY, road signs point toward Mountain Parkway East, Prestonsburg and Campton.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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