The drive from Brooks, KY to Georgetown, KY covers 221.4 miles and takes about 4h 34m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cumberland Gap Parkway, I 75, Danville Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.7 miles on Cumberland Gap Parkway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.61 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
110.7 miles from Brooks, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 13m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 34m. Total distance: 221.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Brooks, KY to Georgetown, KY covers 221.4 miles and takes about 4h 34m, 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 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cumberland Gap Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 30.7 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 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near I 65 / Kentucky Turnpike.
Driving Effort5/10
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 221.4 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.8 miles (I 65 / Kentucky Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.1 miles (US 150; US 31E Truck / Springfield Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.8 mi into trip|~1m in|I 65 / Kentucky Turnpike
Merge onto I 65 / Kentucky Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
9.9 mi into trip|~11m in
Take the exit toward KY 245: Bardstown, Clermont
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 112
Toward KY 245: Bardstown, Clermont
5
29.1 mi into trip|~39m in|US 150; US 31E Truck / Springfield Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 150; US 31E Truck / Springfield Road
Navigation decision point
5
44.2 mi into trip|~56m in|US 150
Keep slight left at fork onto US 150
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
136.9 mi into trip|~2h 41m 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
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 Brooks, KY to Georgetown, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Barbourville along the way.
Barbourville
136.9 mi in|~2h 41m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi
36m
I 75
29.6 mi
31m
Danville Road
29 mi
33m
US 150
24.3 mi
27m
KY 38
19.7 mi
34m
Harlan Road
15.9 mi
18m
Pineville Road
13.1 mi
14m
Bardstown Road
9.2 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
Cumberland Gap Parkway
— 30.7 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooks, KY and Georgetown, KY.
1
Start on KY 1526
0.3 mi·34 sec·Brooks Hill Road
2
Continue on KY 1526
505 ft·10 sec·John Harper Highway
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·54 sec
4
Merge onto I 65
9.1 mi·9 min·Kentucky Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Exit 112Toward KY 245: Bardstown, ClermontUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn straight onto KY 245
6.6 mi·9 min·Clermont Road
7
Continue on KY 245
7.9 mi·11 min·New Shepherdsville Road
8
Continue on KY 245
4.4 mi·5 min·West John Rowan Boulevard
9
At end of road, turn left onto US 150; US 31E Truck
5.9 mi·6 min·Springfield Road
10
Continue on US 150
9.2 mi·10 min·Bardstown Road
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 150
93 ft·1 sec·US 150
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 150
24 mi·27 min·US 150
13
Turn right onto US 127 Bypass; US 150 Bypass
5.5 mi·6 min·South Danville Bypass
14
Continue on US 150
2.0 mi·2 min·Stanford Road
15
Continue on US 150
29 mi·33 min·Danville Road
16
Continue on US 25
2.0 mi·2 min·South Daniel Boone Trail
17
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
18
Merge onto I 75
30 mi·31 min·I 75
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville
20
Turn left onto US 25E
2.0 mi·3 min·Corbin Bypass
21
Continue on US 25E
31 mi·36 min·Cumberland Gap Parkway
22
Continue on US 25E
1.8 mi·2 min·Bob Madon Bypass
23
Turn left onto US 119
16 mi·18 min·Harlan Road
24
Continue on US 119
13 mi·14 min·Pineville Road
25
Turn right onto US 421
1.1 mi·2 min·US 421
26
Turn left onto KY 38
386 ft·9 sec·KY 38
27
Enter roundabout onto KY 38
91 ft·1 sec·KY 38
28
Continue on KY 38
20 mi·34 min·KY 38
29
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 110.7 miles from Brooks, KY, or about 2h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.7 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 49 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110.7 miles or 2h 13m 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 36m
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 Brooks, 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 Brooks, KY
This is one driving day of about 221.4 miles and 4h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Brooks, 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 Cumberland Gap Parkway for about 30.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 110.7 mi from Brooks, KY
· 2h 13m into the drive
The midpoint is around 110.7 miles from Brooks, 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.
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...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 175.6
Park Closure: Little Yellow Creek Bridge Closure - Construction Underway
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 68.7
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
National Historical Park
For over a century people from around the world have come to rural Central Kentucky to honor the humble beginnings of our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. His early life on Kentucky's frontier shaped...
20 mi from route
~50 min detour
Free
near mile 30.5
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...
28 mi from route
~70 min detour
Free
near mile 99.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.61 one way
$69.23 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg78 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$38.00
$76.01
premium
$4.89
$42.61
$85.21
diesel
$5.61
$48.88
$97.76
Estimated Tolls: $0.64
Kentucky Turnpike
(9.1 mi)$0.64
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
66.4
0
$23.25
$10.63
Efficient EV
55.4
0
$19.37
$8.86
EV Truck/SUV
88.6
1
$31.00
$14.17
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Brooks, KY
Late night
in Brooks on Friday
Local time
4:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Georgetown, KY
Late night
in Georgetown on Friday
Local time
4:44 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
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 34m 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 Brooks, KY to Georgetown, KY covers 221.4 miles and takes about 4h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cumberland Gap Parkway, I 75, Danville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 110.7 miles from Brooks, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.61 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 221.4 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.8 miles (I 65 / Kentucky Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.1 miles (US 150; US 31E Truck / Springfield Road): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Brooks, KY to Georgetown, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Barbourville along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, Camp Nelson National Monument and Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
