Origin
Georgetown, KY
Afternoon in Georgetown on Thursday
Local time
1:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Georgetown, KY to Beaver Dam, KY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 37m
Distance
284 mi
457 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 24m
★
6 AM
5h 38m
8 AM
6h 4m
10 AM
5h 47m
12 PM
5h 44m
3 PM
5h 48m
5 PM
6h 3m
8 PM
5h 30m
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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Beaver Dam, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Georgetown, KY to Beaver Dam, KY covers 284 miles and takes about 5h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on the route, I 75 North, US 25 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.40 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
142 miles from Georgetown, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 48m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 37m. Total distance: 284 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 37m 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 5h 37m drive with frequent turns across 284 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 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.
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 5h 37m 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 Beaver Dam, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| the route | — | — |
| I 75 North | — | — |
| US 25 | — | — |
| South Daniel Boone Trail | — | — |
| Crab Orchard Road | — | — |
| Stanford Road | — | — |
| South Danville Bypass | — | — |
| Perryville Road | — | — |
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Longest stretch:
the route
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown, KY and Beaver Dam, KY.
1
Start on the route
20 mi
·
34 min
·
the route
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
89 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
3
Exit the roundabout
344 ft
·
10 sec
4
Turn right
1.1 mi
·
2 min
5
Turn left
29 mi
·
33 min
6
At the end of the road, turn right
34 mi
·
42 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Lexington
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 75 North: Lexington
8
Merge slight left
30 mi
·
31 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 25: Mount Vernon, Livingston
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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US 25: Mount Vernon, Livingston
10
Keep slight left
177 ft
·
6 sec
11
Turn left onto South Daniel Boone Trail
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Daniel Boone Trail
12
Continue on Crab Orchard Road
29 mi
·
33 min
·
Crab Orchard Road
13
Continue on Stanford Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Stanford Road
14
Turn straight onto South Danville Bypass
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South Danville Bypass
15
Turn left onto Perryville Road
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Perryville Road
16
Continue on East 2nd Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East 2nd Street
17
Continue on Springfield Road
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Springfield Road
18
Turn left
92 ft
·
1 sec
19
Keep slight right
15 mi
·
17 min
20
Take the exit left toward Bluegrass Parkway West
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bluegrass Parkway West
21
Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Bluegrass Parkway
22
Keep slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
23
Merge slight left
1.2 mi
·
1 min
24
Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
25
Keep slight right to continue on US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
26
Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Paducah, Elizabethtown
27
Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
61 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
28
Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Morgantown, Beaver Dam
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
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US 231: Morgantown, Beaver Dam
29
Turn right onto US Highway 231
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
US Highway 231
30
Continue on South Main Street
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Main Street
31
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 142 miles from Georgetown, KY, or about 2h 48m 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 62 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 142 miles or 2h 48m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beaver Dam, 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 284 miles and 5h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 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 142 mi from Georgetown, KY · 2h 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
142 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 62 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 142 miles from Georgetown, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Beaver Dam, KY
The final approach into Beaver Dam, 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 Beaver Dam, 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
$44.40 one way
$88.80 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
99 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $48.75 | $97.50 |
| premium | $4.89 | $54.65 | $109.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $62.70 | $125.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 85.2 | 1 | $29.82 | $13.63 |
| Efficient EV | 71 | 0 | $24.85 | $11.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 113.6 | 1 | $39.76 | $18.18 |
Gas CO2
99 kg
EV CO2
33 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.
Destination
Beaver Dam, KY
Afternoon in Beaver Dam on Thursday
Local time
12:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
11 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
5h 37m 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 Beaver Dam, KY covers 284 miles and takes about 5h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are the route, I 75 North, US 25. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 142 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 $44.40 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 5h 37m 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 Beaver Dam, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Georgetown, KY to Beaver Dam, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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