Spanning 163.2 miles, this Kentucky journey connects Flemingsburg to Georgetown in about 3 hours and 36 minutes. Because the total duration is manageable, you can easily complete this trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $25 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating through the Southeast region, the route utilizes a combination of KY 15, KY 32, and Cumberland Road. It is a straightforward trip that works well for those looking to travel between these two points efficiently. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a weekend change of scenery, the route offers a reliable path across the state.
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
81.6 miles from Flemingsburg, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 38m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 36m. Total distance: 163.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience that keeps you engaged rather than lulling you into a monotonous interstate trance. With a highway share of 54%, you will spend just over half your time on faster roads, while the remainder involves more varied local driving. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 39.3 miles on KY 15, which provides a nice rhythm before the road transitions into different segments. The blend of highway and secondary roads creates a balanced pace that avoids the fatigue of strictly highway travel. You will find that the character of the road shifts as you navigate the different sections, providing a dynamic feel behind the wheel.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
KY 15 is the longest continuous segment at about 39.3 miles.
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 early in the drive near KY 32 Business / South Main Cross Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 36m drive. You will face about 18 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KY 32 Business / South Main Cross Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (KY 11 Business): Lane positioning matters here; at 76.7 miles (KY 1812): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|KY 32 Business / South Main Cross Street
Turn right onto KY 32 Business / South Main Cross Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip|~0m in|KY 11 Business
Turn right onto KY 11 Business
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
76.7 mi into trip|~1h 32m in|KY 1812
Take the exit onto KY 1812
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
151.9 mi into trip|~3h 17m in|US 119 / United States Highway 119
At end of road, turn left onto US 119 / United States Highway 119
Navigation decision point
5
160.5 mi into trip|~3h 32m in|KY 38
At end of road, turn sharp left onto KY 38
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
KY 15
39.3 mi
44m
KY 32
26.2 mi
33m
Cumberland Road
23.4 mi
38m
West Liberty Road
19.6 mi
22m
Jackson Road
13.6 mi
15m
KY 179
8 mi
14m
Lee City Road
7.9 mi
9m
KY 7
4.4 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
KY 15
— 39.3 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flemingsburg, KY and Georgetown, KY.
1
Start on KY 11 Business; KY 559
53 ft·5 sec·West Water Street
2
Turn right onto KY 32 Business
0.2 mi·25 sec·South Main Cross Street
3
Turn slight left onto Clark Street
0.1 mi·21 sec·Clark Street
4
Turn right onto KY 11 Business
0.4 mi·48 sec·KY 11 Business
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto KY 32
26 mi·33 min·KY 32
6
Turn right onto US 60
0.5 mi·59 sec·West Wilkinson Boulevard
7
Turn left onto KY 519
0.9 mi·1 min·Clearfield Road
8
Continue on KY 519
20 mi·22 min·West Liberty Road
9
Continue on KY 7
4.4 mi·5 min·KY 7
10
Continue on US 460
2.9 mi·3 min·US 460
11
Turn left onto KY 205
14 mi·15 min·Jackson Road
12
Continue on KY 205
7.9 mi·9 min·Lee City Road
13
Take the exit onto KY 1812
0.1 mi·24 sec·KY 1812
14
Continue on KY 15; KY 1812
5.4 mi·6 min·KY 15; KY 1812
15
At end of road, turn left onto KY 15; KY 30
3.2 mi·3 min·Park Road
16
Continue on KY 15
27 mi·30 min·KY 15
17
Continue on KY 15
2.1 mi·2 min·KY 15
18
Turn right onto KY 15
5.1 mi·5 min·KY 15
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
20
Turn right onto KY 7
11 mi·19 min·Cumberland Road
21
Continue on KY 699
5.9 mi·10 min·Cumberland Road
22
Turn straight onto KY 699
1.7 mi·2 min·Bridge Road
23
Turn left onto KY 463
6.5 mi·8 min·Cumberland Road
24
Continue on KY 463
3.3 mi·5 min·Trace Branch Road
25
Continue on KY 160
3.7 mi·6 min·KY 160
26
Turn right onto Sand Hill Bottom Road
399 ft·17 sec·Sand Hill Bottom Road
27
Continue on Sand Hill Bottom Road
0.3 mi·1 min·Sand Hill Bottom Road
28
At end of road, turn left onto US 119
0.6 mi·40 sec·United States Highway 119
29
Turn right onto KY 179
0.5 mi·54 sec·KY 179
30
Turn right onto KY 179
305 ft·12 sec·Gilley Hollow Road
31
Turn left onto KY 179
7.5 mi·13 min·KY 179
32
At end of road, turn sharp left onto KY 38
2.6 mi·4 min·KY 38
33
Arrive at destination
KY 38
Trip Plan
Since this is a one-day trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time based on your personal preference. I recommend scheduling at least one stop to break up the 3-hour and 36-minute duration, allowing you to stretch your legs and refresh. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge as you transition between the different road types; while $25 should cover your needs, being prepared is always smart. Given that the route relies on a mix of KY 15, KY 32, and Cumberland Road, stay alert to road signage changes during transitions. If you prefer a smoother pace, aim to avoid peak traffic hours when navigating the busier highway portions of the drive.
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 81.6 miles from Flemingsburg, KY, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.3 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 36 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.6 miles or 1h 38m 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 47m
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 Flemingsburg, 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 Flemingsburg, KY
This is one driving day of about 163.2 miles and 3h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Flemingsburg, 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 KY 15 for about 39.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 81.6 mi from Flemingsburg, KY
· 1h 38m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.51 one way
$51.03 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg57 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$28.01
$56.03
premium
$4.89
$31.41
$62.81
diesel
$5.61
$36.03
$72.07
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
49
0
$17.14
$7.83
Efficient EV
40.8
0
$14.28
$6.53
EV Truck/SUV
65.3
0
$22.85
$10.44
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Flemingsburg, KY
Night
in Flemingsburg on Thursday
Local time
9:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Georgetown, KY
Night
in Georgetown on Thursday
Local time
9:18 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 Flemingsburg, KY to Georgetown, KY covers 163.2 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 KY 15, KY 32, Cumberland Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 81.6 miles from Flemingsburg, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.51 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 36m drive. You will face about 18 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KY 32 Business / South Main Cross Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (KY 11 Business): Lane positioning matters here; at 76.7 miles (KY 1812): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Flemingsburg, KY to Georgetown, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
