Origin
Corbin, KY
Morning in Corbin on Friday
Local time
9:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Corbin, KY to Georgetown, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 51m
Distance
83.3 mi
134 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 44m
★
6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Corbin, KY
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Georgetown, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Corbin, KY to Georgetown, KY covers 83.3 miles and takes about 1h 51m 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, KY 38, Harlan Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.1 miles on Cumberland Gap Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.7 miles from Corbin, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 51m. Total distance: 83.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 51m highway drive covering 83.3 miles, with most of the trip on Cumberland Gap Parkway and KY 38. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.1 miles on Cumberland Gap Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 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 30.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Cumberland Gap Parkway and KY 38. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 25W; KY 312 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Corbin, KY to Georgetown, KY is easy. At 1h 51m with 61% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 25W; KY 312 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (US 25E / Cumberland Gap Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 33.6 miles (US 119 / Harlan Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 25W; KY 312 / North Main Street
Turn left onto US 25W; KY 312 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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US 25E / Cumberland Gap Parkway
Turn right onto US 25E / Cumberland Gap Parkway
Navigation decision point
3
33.6 mi into trip
|
~42m in
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US 119 / Harlan Road
Turn left onto US 119 / Harlan Road
Navigation decision point
3
62.5 mi into trip
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~1h 15m in
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US 421
Turn right onto US 421
Navigation decision point
5
63.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
KY 38
Enter roundabout onto KY 38
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Gap Parkway | 30.1 mi | 35m |
| KY 38 | 19.7 mi | 34m |
| Harlan Road | 15.9 mi | 18m |
| Pineville Road | 13.1 mi | 14m |
| Bob Madon Bypass | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Master Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| US 421 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Cumberland Gap Parkway
— 30.1 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corbin, KY and Georgetown, KY.
1
Start on KY 312
25 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Gordon Street
2
Turn left onto US 25W; KY 312
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Continue on KY 312
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Master Street
4
Turn right onto US 25E
30 mi
·
35 min
·
Cumberland Gap Parkway
5
Continue on US 25E
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Bob Madon Bypass
6
Turn left onto US 119
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Harlan Road
7
Continue on US 119
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Pineville Road
8
Turn right onto US 421
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 421
9
Turn left onto KY 38
386 ft
·
9 sec
·
KY 38
10
Enter roundabout onto KY 38
91 ft
·
1 sec
·
KY 38
11
Continue on KY 38
20 mi
·
34 min
·
KY 38
12
Arrive at destination
KY 38
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.7 miles from Corbin, KY, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.1 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 18 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.7 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 29m
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 Corbin, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Corbin, KY
This is one driving day of about 83.3 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Corbin, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Cumberland Gap Parkway for about 30.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.7 mi from Corbin, KY · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.7 miles from Corbin, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.02 one way
$26.05 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.30 | $28.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $16.03 | $32.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.39 | $36.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25 | 0 | $8.75 | $4.00 |
| Efficient EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.29 | $3.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.3 | 0 | $11.66 | $5.33 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Destination
Georgetown, KY
Morning in Georgetown on Friday
Local time
9:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Pineville, KY
42 mi in
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
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 51m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Corbin, KY to Georgetown, KY covers 83.3 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cumberland Gap Parkway, KY 38, Harlan Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.7 miles from Corbin, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.02 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Corbin, KY to Georgetown, KY is easy. At 1h 51m with 61% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 25W; KY 312 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (US 25E / Cumberland Gap Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 33.6 miles (US 119 / Harlan Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Corbin, KY to Georgetown, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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