Origin
Danville, KY
Afternoon in Danville on Sunday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Danville, KY to Georgetown, KY
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
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 57m
★
6 AM
3h 9m
8 AM
3h 32m
10 AM
3h 17m
12 PM
3h 15m
3 PM
3h 18m
5 PM
3h 31m
8 PM
3h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Danville, KY
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Georgetown, KY
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Trip Overview
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 .
Drive Character
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.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,609 ft
895 ft
Total Climb
1,469 ft
Total Descent
843 ft
Highest Point
1,609 ft
~150.5 mi in
Elevation Range
713 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 150; KY 52 / Wilderness Road
Turn right onto US 150; KY 52 / Wilderness Road
Navigation decision point
3
2.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
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US 150 Bypass / South Danville Bypass
Merge onto US 150 Bypass / South Danville Bypass
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
66 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m 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
4
66.3 mi into trip
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~1h 16m in
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US 25E / Corbin Bypass
Turn left onto US 25E / Corbin Bypass
Navigation decision point
5
131 mi into trip
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~2h 34m in
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KY 38
Enter roundabout onto KY 38
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Danville, KY to Georgetown, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Barbourville along the way.
Barbourville
66 mi in
|
~1h 16m
Main Roads
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
Cumberland Gap Parkway
— 30.7 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danville, KY and Georgetown, KY.
1
Start on US 150; KY 34; KY 52
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 150; KY 52
430 ft
·
9 sec
·
Wilderness Road
3
Continue on US 150; KY 52
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Stanford Road
4
Merge onto US 150 Bypass
371 ft
·
9 sec
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South Danville Bypass
5
Continue on US 150 Bypass
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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South Danville Bypass
6
Continue on US 150
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Stanford Road
7
Continue on US 150
29 mi
·
33 min
·
Danville Road
8
Continue on US 25
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Daniel Boone Trail
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
10
Merge onto I 75
30 mi
·
31 min
·
I 75
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville
12
Turn left onto US 25E
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Corbin Bypass
13
Continue on US 25E
31 mi
·
36 min
·
Cumberland Gap Parkway
14
Continue on US 25E
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Bob Madon Bypass
15
Turn left onto US 119
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Harlan Road
16
Continue on US 119
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Pineville Road
17
Turn right onto US 421
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 421
18
Turn left onto KY 38
386 ft
·
9 sec
·
KY 38
19
Enter roundabout onto KY 38
91 ft
·
1 sec
·
KY 38
20
Continue on KY 38
20 mi
·
34 min
·
KY 38
21
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 75.3 miles from Danville, KY, or about 1h 28m 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 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.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Danville, 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 Danville, KY
This is one driving day of about 150.6 miles and 3h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Danville, 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 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 75.3 miles from Danville, 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
$22.87 one way
$45.75 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| 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.
Destination
Georgetown, KY
Afternoon in Georgetown on Sunday
Local time
4:22 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 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
3h 9m 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 Danville, KY to Georgetown, KY covers 150.6 miles and takes about 3h 9m 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 75.3 miles from Danville, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.87 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.
This is a straightforward 3h 9m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
On the drive from Danville, KY to Georgetown, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Barbourville along the way.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 895 ft to 1,609 ft elevation with about 1,469 ft of total climbing.
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