Drive Time
3h 9m
Distance
150.6 mi
242 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
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The drive from Danville, KY to Georgetown, KY covers 150.6 miles and takes about 3h 9m 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 $22.87 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
75.3 miles from Danville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
The drive from Danville, KY to Georgetown, KY covers 150.6 miles and takes about 3h 9m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,469 ft
Total Descent
843 ft
Highest Point
1,609 ft
~150.5 mi in
Elevation Range
713 ft
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 150; KY 52 / Wilderness Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 9m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 150; KY 52 / Wilderness Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (US 150 Bypass / South Danville Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 66 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto US 150; KY 52 / Wilderness Road
Navigation decision point
Merge onto US 150 Bypass / South Danville Bypass
Merge point - match speed before joining
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
Turn left onto US 25E / Corbin Bypass
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto KY 38
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
On the drive from Danville, KY to Georgetown, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Barbourville along the way.
Barbourville
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Gap Parkway | 30.7 mi | 36m |
| I 75 | 29.6 mi | 31m |
| Danville Road | 29 mi | 33m |
| KY 38 | 19.7 mi | 34m |
| Harlan Road | 15.9 mi | 18m |
| Pineville Road | 13.1 mi | 14m |
| Stanford Road | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Corbin Bypass | 2 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Danville, KY and Georgetown, KY.
Start on US 150; KY 34; KY 52
Turn right onto US 150; KY 52
Continue on US 150; KY 52
Merge onto US 150 Bypass
Continue on US 150 Bypass
Continue on US 150
Continue on US 150
Continue on US 25
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 75
Take the exit
Turn left onto US 25E
Continue on US 25E
Continue on US 25E
Turn left onto US 119
Continue on US 119
Turn right onto US 421
Turn left onto KY 38
Enter roundabout onto KY 38
Continue on KY 38
Arrive at destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.3 miles or 1h 28m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Georgetown, KY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Danville, 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 Danville, KY
This is one driving day of about 150.6 miles and 3h 9m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 75.3 mi from Danville, KY · 1h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 75.3 miles from Danville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$22.87 one way
$45.75 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $25.22 | $50.43 |
| premium | $4.80 | $28.43 | $56.86 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $33.46 | $66.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.2 | 0 | $15.81 | $7.23 |
| Efficient EV | 37.7 | 0 | $13.18 | $6.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60.2 | 0 | $21.08 | $9.64 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Night in Danville on Saturday
Local time
11:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Night in Georgetown on Saturday
Local time
11:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
61°F
Knoxville, TN
75 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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