Origin
Cynthiana, KY
Afternoon in Cynthiana on Wednesday
Local time
4:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cynthiana, KY to Georgetown, KY
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 36m
Distance
172.9 mi
278 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 24m
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6 AM
3h 36m
8 AM
4h 1m
10 AM
3h 45m
12 PM
3h 42m
3 PM
3h 46m
5 PM
4h 0m
8 PM
3h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
This 172.9-mile drive from Cynthiana, KY, to Georgetown, KY, is estimated to take about 3 hours and 36 minutes, making it a manageable one-day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $26, it's an economical option for exploring the Southeast region of Kentucky. The route involves a single stop, suggesting a straightforward journey with minimal planning needed for breaks. Its character as a turn-heavy local drive means you'll be navigating smaller roads rather than high-speed highways, offering a more intimate feel for the local landscape. This makes it a good choice if you prefer a less hurried travel experience.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
86.5 miles from Cynthiana, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a drive with a "turn-heavy local drive" profile, meaning you'll encounter numerous turns and potentially slower speeds as you navigate through communities and countryside. With a 0% highway share, this route keeps you off the interstates entirely. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the nature of a local drive suggests frequent changes in scenery and speed. This type of journey allows for more interaction with the immediate environment, as opposed to long, monotonous highway stretches. You'll likely experience a varied pace throughout the 3 hours and 36 minutes of travel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Lair 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Cynthiana, KY to Georgetown, KY is easy. At 3h 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cynthiana, KY to Georgetown, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Lair Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Paris Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cynthiana Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Paris By-Pass Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Georgetown Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 8th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| High Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 10th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
New Lair Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cynthiana, KY and Georgetown, KY.
1
Start on North Church Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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North Church Street
2
Continue on New Lair Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
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New Lair Road
3
Turn right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
4
Continue on Paris Pike
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Paris Pike
5
Continue on Cynthiana Road
6.7 mi
·
9 min
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Cynthiana Road
6
Take the ramp straight
518 ft
·
14 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Paris By-Pass Road
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
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Paris By-Pass Road
8
Turn left onto Georgetown Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Georgetown Road
9
Continue on West 8th Street
0.5 mi
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44 sec
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West 8th Street
10
Turn right onto High Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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High Street
11
Turn left onto East 10th Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
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East 10th Street
12
Turn straight onto Winchester Street
0.3 mi
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29 sec
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Winchester Street
13
Continue on Winchester Road
8.8 mi
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13 min
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Winchester Road
14
Continue on Paris Road
5.8 mi
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8 min
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Paris Road
15
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
16
Merge slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
17
Keep slight right to continue on Mountain Parkway
43 mi
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45 min
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Mountain Parkway
18
Take the exit slight right
1.2 mi
·
1 min
19
Continue on KY 15
522 ft
·
7 sec
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KY 15
20
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
19 min
21
At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Road
3.2 mi
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3 min
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Park Road
22
Continue on KY 15
27 mi
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30 min
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KY 15
23
Continue straight
2.1 mi
·
2 min
24
Turn right
5.1 mi
·
5 min
25
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
26
Turn right onto Cumberland Road
11 mi
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19 min
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Cumberland Road
27
Continue on Cumberland Road
5.9 mi
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10 min
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Cumberland Road
28
Turn straight onto Bridge Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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Bridge Road
29
Turn left onto Cumberland Road
6.5 mi
·
8 min
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Cumberland Road
30
Continue on Trace Branch Road
3.3 mi
·
5 min
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Trace Branch Road
31
Continue straight
3.7 mi
·
6 min
32
Turn right onto Sand Hill Bottom Road
400 ft
·
18 sec
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Sand Hill Bottom Road
33
Continue on Sand Hill Bottom Road
0.3 mi
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1 min
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Sand Hill Bottom Road
34
At the end of the road, turn left onto United States Highway 119
0.6 mi
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41 sec
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United States Highway 119
35
Turn right
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
36
Turn right onto Gilley Hollow Road
305 ft
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12 sec
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Gilley Hollow Road
37
Turn left
7.5 mi
·
13 min
38
At the end of the road, turn sharp left
2.6 mi
·
4 min
39
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
For this 172.9-mile trip, consider departing in the morning to make the most of the daylight for navigating the local roads. With a duration of 3 hours and 36 minutes and only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing your journey. The estimated fuel cost of $26 is quite reasonable, so topping off your tank before you leave Cynthiana is a good idea. Given the "turn-heavy local drive" profile, pay close attention to your GPS or navigation app, as unexpected turns can easily add time if missed. Enjoy the relaxed pace and the opportunity to see more of the local Kentucky scenery.
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 86.5 miles from Cynthiana, KY, or about 1h 48m 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 38 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.5 miles or 1h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 57m
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 Cynthiana, 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 Cynthiana, KY
This is one driving day of about 172.9 miles and 3h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Cynthiana, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 86.5 mi from Cynthiana, KY · 1h 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
86 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 86.5 miles from Cynthiana, 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
$27.03 one way
$54.06 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $29.68 | $59.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $33.27 | $66.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.17 | $76.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.9 | 0 | $18.15 | $8.30 |
| Efficient EV | 43.2 | 0 | $15.13 | $6.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 69.2 | 0 | $24.21 | $11.07 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Georgetown on Wednesday
Local time
4:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
16 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
3h 36m 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 Cynthiana, KY to Georgetown, KY covers 172.9 miles and takes about 3h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Lair Road, Paris Pike, Cynthiana Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 86.5 miles from Cynthiana, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.03 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Cynthiana, KY to Georgetown, KY is easy. At 3h 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cynthiana, KY to Georgetown, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cynthiana, KY to Georgetown, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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