Origin
Georgetown, KY
Afternoon in Georgetown on Thursday
Local time
1:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Georgetown, KY to Alexandria, KY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 53m
Distance
217 mi
349 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 40m
★
6 AM
4h 54m
8 AM
5h 21m
10 AM
5h 3m
12 PM
5h 0m
3 PM
5h 4m
5 PM
5h 19m
8 PM
4h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Georgetown, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Georgetown, KY to Alexandria, KY covers 217 miles and takes about 4h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Gilley Hollow Road, College Road, Highway 119 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
108.5 miles from Georgetown, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 26m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 53m. Total distance: 217 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 53m drive with frequent turns across 217 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Gilley Hollow 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 53m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Georgetown, KY to Alexandria, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gilley Hollow Road | — | — |
| College Road | — | — |
| Highway 119 | — | — |
| Sand Hill Bottom | — | — |
| Sand Hill Bottom Road | — | — |
| Bridge Road | — | — |
| Cumberland Road | — | — |
| Ken Mount Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Gilley Hollow Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown, KY and Alexandria, KY.
1
Start on the route
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
the route
2
Turn sharp right
7.0 mi
·
12 min
3
Turn right
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
4
Continue on Gilley Hollow Road
305 ft
·
12 sec
·
Gilley Hollow Road
5
Turn left onto College Road
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
College Road
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto United States Highway 119
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
United States Highway 119
7
Turn right onto Sand Hill Bottom
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Sand Hill Bottom
8
Continue on Sand Hill Bottom Road
400 ft
·
21 sec
·
Sand Hill Bottom Road
9
At the end of the road, turn left
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
10
Keep slight right
2.1 mi
·
3 min
11
Turn slight left
1.4 mi
·
2 min
12
Turn straight
9.8 mi
·
14 min
13
Turn right onto Bridge Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Bridge Road
14
Turn straight onto Cumberland Road
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Cumberland Road
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto Cumberland Road
11 mi
·
19 min
·
Cumberland Road
16
Continue on Ken Mount Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Ken Mount Road
17
Turn right
5.0 mi
·
5 min
18
Turn left
2.1 mi
·
2 min
19
At the end of the road, turn left
30 mi
·
34 min
20
Turn right
19 mi
·
21 min
21
Merge slight left onto Mountain Parkway
43 mi
·
45 min
·
Mountain Parkway
22
Merge slight left
0.9 mi
·
55 sec
23
Take the exit slight right toward KY 627: Paris , Winchester
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
KY 627: Paris , Winchester
24
Turn right onto Paris Road
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Paris Road
25
Continue on Winchester Road
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Winchester Road
26
Continue on Winchester Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Winchester Street
27
Continue on East 10th Street
440 ft
·
10 sec
·
East 10th Street
28
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Main Street
29
Turn left onto 8th Street
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
8th Street
30
Continue on Georgetown Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Georgetown Road
31
Turn right onto By-Pass Road
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
By-Pass Road
32
Turn left onto Cynthiana Road
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Cynthiana Road
33
Continue on Paris Pike
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Paris Pike
34
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 27 North, US 62 East
161 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 27 North, US 62 East
35
Exit the roundabout onto US 27 North, US 62 East
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
US 27 North, US 62 East
36
Continue on Falmouth Road
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Falmouth Road
37
Continue on U.S. Highway 27 South
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
U.S. Highway 27 South
38
Continue on Ridgeway Avenue
22 mi
·
32 min
·
Ridgeway Avenue
39
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
40
Turn left onto Washington Street
36 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Street
41
Arrive at your destination
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 108.5 miles from Georgetown, KY, or about 2h 26m 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 48 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.5 miles or 2h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alexandria, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Georgetown, 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 Georgetown, KY
This is one driving day of about 217 miles and 4h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Georgetown, 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 108.5 mi from Georgetown, KY · 2h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
109 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 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 108.5 miles from Georgetown, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Alexandria, KY
The final approach into Alexandria, 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 Alexandria, 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
$33.93 one way
$67.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
76 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $37.25 | $74.50 |
| premium | $4.89 | $41.76 | $83.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.91 | $95.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.1 | 0 | $22.78 | $10.42 |
| Efficient EV | 54.3 | 0 | $18.99 | $8.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 86.8 | 1 | $30.38 | $13.89 |
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Alexandria, KY
Afternoon in Alexandria on Thursday
Local time
1:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
13 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
4h 53m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Alexandria, KY covers 217 miles and takes about 4h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Gilley Hollow Road, College Road, Highway 119. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 108.5 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 $33.93 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 53m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Georgetown, KY to Alexandria, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Georgetown, KY to Alexandria, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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