Trip from Clinton, KY to Georgetown, KY

Drive Time

7h 3m

Distance

406.7 mi

654 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$62

one way

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Trip Overview

The drive from Clinton, KY to Georgetown, KY covers 406.7 miles and takes about 7h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Mayfield Road, Purchase Parkway North, I 24 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $61.77 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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

203.3 miles from Clinton, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 31m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 7h 3m drive with frequent turns across 406.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 49 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Mayfield Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 3m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clinton, KY to Georgetown, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Mayfield Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Purchase Parkway North	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 24 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 68	Unavailable	Refreshing
Hopkinsville Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Cadiz Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
West 7th Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
West 9th Street	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Mayfield Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on North Washington Street

0.1 mi · 30 sec · North Washington Street

Turn left onto Mayfield Road

12 mi · 21 min · Mayfield Road

Continue straight

2.4 mi · 4 min

Turn left onto Purchase Parkway North: Mayfield

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Purchase Parkway North: Mayfield

Merge slight left

37 mi · 39 min

Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East, I 69 North: Nashville, Henderson

41 mi · 43 min · I 24 East, I 69 North: Nashville, Henderson

Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 80: Cadiz, Hopkinsville

0.3 mi · 43 sec · US 68, KY 80: Cadiz, Hopkinsville

Turn left onto Hopkinsville Road

3.8 mi · 4 min · Hopkinsville Road

Continue on Cadiz Road

9.2 mi · 11 min · Cadiz Road

Continue on West 7th Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · West 7th Street

Turn straight onto West 9th Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · West 9th Street

Turn left onto McLean Avenue

1.3 mi · 1 min · McLean Avenue

Continue on Russellville Road

8.9 mi · 10 min · Russellville Road

Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway

5.2 mi · 5 min · Jefferson Davis Highway

Continue on Russellville Road

19 mi · 22 min · Russellville Road

Continue on West 4th Street

0.3 mi · 25 sec · West 4th Street

At the end of the road, turn right onto West 4th Street

230 ft · 7 sec · West 4th Street

Turn left onto South Main Street

72 ft · 2 sec · South Main Street

Turn right onto East 4th Street

0.6 mi · 55 sec · East 4th Street

Turn right onto Franklin Street

374 ft · 6 sec · Franklin Street

Continue on Franklin Road

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Franklin Road

Continue on Franklin Street

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Franklin Street

Continue on Bowling Green Road

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Bowling Green Road

Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway

3.2 mi · 3 min · East Jefferson Davis Highway

Continue on Bowling Green Road

12 mi · 13 min · Bowling Green Road

Continue on Russellville Road

8.0 mi · 9 min · Russellville Road

Take the exit slight right toward I 165 South

0.3 mi · 41 sec · I 165 South

Merge slight left

4.8 mi · 5 min

Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Louisville

0.4 mi · 59 sec · I 65 North: Louisville

Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Louisville

0.7 mi · 54 sec · I 65 North: Louisville

Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65

22 mi · 23 min · Interstate Highway 65

Take the exit slight right toward Somerset, Glasgow

0.5 mi · 1 min · Somerset, Glasgow

Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

86 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Cumberland Parkway

Take the exit slight right toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside

0.3 mi · 32 sec · KY 914: Somerset, Burnside

Continue straight

0.4 mi · 34 sec

Turn left

34 mi · 40 min

Take the exit right

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Merge slight left

11 mi · 12 min

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

0.3 mi · 38 sec · US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville

Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

2.0 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

31 mi · 36 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

Continue on Bob Madon Bypass

1.8 mi · 2 min · Bob Madon Bypass

Turn left onto Harlan Road

16 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road

Continue on Pineville Road

13 mi · 14 min · Pineville Road

Turn right

1.1 mi · 2 min

Turn left

387 ft · 10 sec

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

92 ft · 2 sec · the route

Exit the roundabout

20 mi · 34 min

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 203.3 miles from Clinton, KY, or about 3h 31m into the drive.

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 89 miles or 1h 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 203.3 miles or 3h 31m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Georgetown, KY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Clinton, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Clinton, KY

This is one driving day of about 406.7 miles and 7h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 89 miles from Clinton, KY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 203.3 mi from Clinton, KY · 3h 31m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Nicholasville, KY

203 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

Nashville, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 89 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Nicholasville, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 203.3 miles from Clinton, 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

$61.77 one way

$123.55 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 142 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$68.10	$136.20
premium	$4.80	$76.78	$153.55
diesel	$5.64	$90.35	$180.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$62

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$87–$112

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 142.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	122	1	$42.70	$19.52
Efficient EV	101.7	1	$35.59	$16.27
EV Truck/SUV	162.7	2	$56.94	$26.03

Gas CO2

142 kg

EV CO2

48 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Clinton, KY

Afternoon in Clinton on Sunday

Local time

2:14 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Georgetown, KY

Afternoon in Georgetown on Sunday

Local time

3:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°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

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

15 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

7h 3m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Clinton, KY to Georgetown, KY covers 406.7 miles and takes about 7h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Mayfield Road, Purchase Parkway North, I 24 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 203.3 miles from Clinton, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $61.77 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 3m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clinton, KY to Georgetown, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Clinton, KY to Georgetown, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.