Trip from Georgetown, KY to Clinton, KY

Drive Time

8h 12m

Distance

412.5 mi

664 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$63

one way

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Trip Overview

The drive from Georgetown, KY to Clinton, KY covers 412.5 miles and takes about 8h 12m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on the route, I 75 North, KY 80 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $62.65 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

206.2 miles from Georgetown, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 6m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 8h 12m drive with frequent turns across 412.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 46 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

the route 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 12m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Georgetown, KY to Clinton, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
the route	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 75 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
KY 80	Unavailable	Refreshing
Hal Rogers Parkway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Bowling Green	Unavailable	Refreshing
Cumberland Parkway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Cumberland Expressway	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 165	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: the route — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown, KY and Clinton, KY.

Start on the route

20 mi · 34 min · the route

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

89 ft · 2 sec · the route

Exit the roundabout

344 ft · 10 sec

Turn right

1.1 mi · 2 min

Turn left

29 mi · 33 min

At the end of the road, turn right

34 mi · 42 min

Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Lexington

0.3 mi · 24 sec · I 75 North: Lexington

Merge slight left

11 mi · 12 min

Take the exit slight right toward KY 80: Somerset, London

0.2 mi · 16 sec · KY 80: Somerset, London

Keep slight left

233 ft · 10 sec

Turn left onto Hal Rogers Parkway

35 mi · 41 min · Hal Rogers Parkway

Turn right

0.4 mi · 35 sec

Keep slight left to continue on Bowling Green

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bowling Green

Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

86 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Cumberland Parkway

Continue on Cumberland Parkway

0.3 mi · 20 sec · Cumberland Parkway

Continue on Cumberland Expressway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Cumberland Expressway

Merge slight left

21 mi · 22 min

Take the exit slight right toward I 165, KY 9007: Owensboro, Scottsville

0.2 mi · 22 sec · I 165, KY 9007: Owensboro, Scottsville

Keep slight right to continue on I 165: Owensboro

0.6 mi · 50 sec · I 165: Owensboro

Merge slight left

4.3 mi · 4 min

Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 80: Russellville, Bowling Green

0.3 mi · 45 sec · US 68, KY 80: Russellville, Bowling Green

Turn left onto Russellville Road

8.2 mi · 9 min · Russellville Road

Continue on Bowling Green Road

12 mi · 13 min · Bowling Green Road

Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway

3.2 mi · 3 min · East Jefferson Davis Highway

Continue on Bowling Green Road

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Bowling Green Road

Continue on Franklin Street

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Franklin Street

Continue on Franklin Road

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Franklin Road

Continue on Franklin Street

374 ft · 7 sec · Franklin Street

Continue on East 4th Street

0.6 mi · 54 sec · East 4th Street

Turn right onto North Main Street

128 ft · 6 sec · North Main Street

Turn left onto West 4th Street

226 ft · 6 sec · West 4th Street

Continue on West 4th Street

0.3 mi · 24 sec · West 4th Street

Continue on Hopkinsville Road

7.9 mi · 9 min · Hopkinsville Road

Continue straight

26 mi · 31 min

Turn right onto East 9th Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · East 9th Street

Continue on West 7th Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · West 7th Street

Keep slight left to continue on Cadiz Road

9.2 mi · 11 min · Cadiz Road

Continue on Hopkinsville Road

3.6 mi · 4 min · Hopkinsville Road

Take the exit right toward US 68, KY 80: Hopkinsville, Cadiz

0.3 mi · 39 sec · US 68, KY 80: Hopkinsville, Cadiz

Merge slight left

39 mi · 42 min

Keep slight left

38 mi · 41 min

Take the exit slight right toward KY 339: Wingo, Clinton

0.2 mi · 28 sec · KY 339: Wingo, Clinton

Turn left

2.2 mi · 4 min

At the end of the road, turn left

12 mi · 21 min

Turn right onto South Washington Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · South Washington Street

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 206.2 miles from Georgetown, KY, or about 4h 6m into the drive.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 91 miles or 1h 48m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 206.2 miles or 4h 6m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 206.2 miles or 4h 6m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 7h

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clinton, KY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Georgetown, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Georgetown, KY

Aim for roughly 206 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Clinton, KY

Aim for roughly 206 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 91 miles from Georgetown, KY.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 206.2 mi from Georgetown, KY · 4h 6m into the drive

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Nicholasville, KY

206 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

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Overnight Options

Night 1

Nicholasville, KY

206 mi · about 4.1h in

A practical overnight split lands near Nicholasville, KY after about 206 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Knoxville, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 91 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Nicholasville, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 206.2 miles from Georgetown, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 206 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.

Arriving in Clinton, KY

The final approach into Clinton, 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 Clinton, KY.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Clinton, KY with some flexibility left in the schedule.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$62.65 one way

$125.31 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 144 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$69.07	$138.14
premium	$4.80	$77.87	$155.74
diesel	$5.64	$91.64	$183.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$63

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$193–$303

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 144.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	123.8	1	$43.31	$19.80
Efficient EV	103.1	1	$36.09	$16.50
EV Truck/SUV	165	2	$57.75	$26.40

Gas CO2

144 kg

EV CO2

48 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 data refreshed 12 hours ago

Origin

Georgetown, KY

Afternoon in Georgetown on Sunday

Local time

3:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clinton, KY

Afternoon in Clinton on Sunday

Local time

2:14 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

Time zone

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

15 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

8h 12m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Georgetown, KY to Clinton, KY covers 412.5 miles and takes about 8h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are the route, I 75 North, KY 80. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 206 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 206.2 miles from Georgetown, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $62.65 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 12m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Georgetown, KY to Clinton, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Georgetown, KY to Clinton, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.