The drive from Georgetown, KY to Brooks, KY covers 221.5 miles and takes about 4h 34m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 25E, I 75, Crab Orchard Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.4 miles on US 25E.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.63 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
110.8 miles from Georgetown, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 20m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 34m. Total distance: 221.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 34m highway drive covering 221.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 25E and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 34.4 miles on US 25E.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 25E is the longest continuous segment at about 34.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 25E and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 114 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 221.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 114 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 114.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 211.2 miles (I 65 / Kentucky Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
114 mi into trip|~2h 24m in
Take the exit toward US 25: Mount Vernon, Livingston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 25: Mount Vernon, Livingston
5
114.2 mi into trip|~2h 24m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
211.2 mi into trip|~4h 22m in|I 65 / Kentucky Turnpike
Merge onto I 65 / Kentucky Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
220.5 mi into trip|~4h 32m in
Take the exit toward KY 1526: Brooks Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 121
Toward KY 1526: Brooks Road
7
220.8 mi into trip|~4h 33m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Georgetown, KY to Brooks, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Livingston along the way.
Livingston
114 mi in|~2h 24m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 25E
34.4 mi
42m
I 75
29.5 mi
31m
Crab Orchard Road
29 mi
33m
US 119
29 mi
32m
KY 38
19.6 mi
34m
Springfield Road
15.6 mi
17m
US 150
15.2 mi
17m
Kentucky Turnpike
9.3 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
US 25E
— 34.4 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown, KY and Brooks, KY.
1
Start on KY 38
20 mi·34 min·KY 38
2
Enter roundabout onto KY 38
89 ft·1 sec·KY 38
3
Continue on KY 38
345 ft·10 sec·KY 38
4
Turn right onto US 421
1.1 mi·2 min·US 421
5
Turn left onto US 119
29 mi·32 min·US 119
6
At end of road, turn right onto US 25E
34 mi·42 min·US 25E
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·24 sec
Toward I 75 North: Lexington
8
Merge onto I 75
30 mi·31 min·I 75
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward US 25: Mount Vernon, Livingston
10
Keep slight left at fork
178 ft·5 sec
11
Turn left onto US 25
2.1 mi·3 min·South Daniel Boone Trail
12
Continue on US 150
29 mi·33 min·Crab Orchard Road
13
Continue on US 150
2.0 mi·2 min·Stanford Road
14
Turn straight onto US 150 Bypass
5.5 mi·6 min·South Danville Bypass
15
Turn left onto US 150; KY 52
7.7 mi·8 min·Perryville Road
16
Continue on US 150; KY 52
1.0 mi·1 min·East 2nd Street
17
Continue on US 150
16 mi·17 min·Springfield Road
18
Turn left onto US 150
92 ft·1 sec·US 150
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 150
15 mi·17 min·US 150
20
Turn right onto KY 245; US 31E Truck; US 150 Truck
4.4 mi·5 min·East John Rowan Boulevard
21
Continue on KY 245
7.9 mi·11 min·New Shepherdsville Road
22
Continue on KY 245
6.4 mi·9 min·Clermont Road
23
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·39 sec
24
Merge onto I 65
9.3 mi·9 min·Kentucky Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 121Toward KY 1526: Brooks RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight left at fork
190 ft·4 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
27
Turn left onto KY 1526
0.4 mi·46 sec·John Harper Highway
28
Continue on KY 1526
0.3 mi·32 sec·Brooks Hill Road
29
Arrive at destination
KY 1526
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 110.8 miles from Georgetown, KY, or about 2h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.4 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 49 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110.8 miles or 2h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brooks, 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 221.5 miles and 4h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 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.
The longest stretch is on US 25E for about 34.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 110.8 mi from Georgetown, KY
· 2h 20m into the drive
The midpoint is around 110.8 miles from Georgetown, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brooks, KY
The final approach into Brooks, 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 Brooks, KY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Cumberland Gap was the first great gateway to the west. Come follow the path of bison, Native Americans, longhunters, and pioneers. Walk where 300,000 people crossed the Appalachians to settle America...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 45.8
Park Closure: Little Yellow Creek Bridge Closure - Construction Underway
The US Army established Camp Nelson as a fortified supply depot in April 1863. Over the next 3 years, the site evolved into a massive recruitment and training center for United States Colored Troops a...
15 mi from route
~38 min detour
Free
near mile 152.8
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
National Historical Park
For over a century people from around the world have come to rural Central Kentucky to honor the humble beginnings of our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. His early life on Kentucky's frontier shaped...
20 mi from route
~50 min detour
Free
near mile 191
The US won a significant victory early in the Civil War at the Battle of Mill Springs. Explore the rolling fields of Kentucky where the battle took place and learn about that state's strategic importa...
28 mi from route
~70 min detour
Free
near mile 122.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.63 one way
$69.26 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg78 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$38.02
$76.04
premium
$4.89
$42.63
$85.25
diesel
$5.61
$48.90
$97.81
Estimated Tolls: $0.65
Kentucky Turnpike
(9.3 mi)$0.65
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
66.5
0
$23.26
$10.63
Efficient EV
55.4
0
$19.38
$8.86
EV Truck/SUV
88.6
1
$31.01
$14.18
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Georgetown, KY
Late night
in Georgetown on Friday
Local time
5:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Brooks, KY
Late night
in Brooks on Friday
Local time
5:42 AM
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
17 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 34m 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 Brooks, KY covers 221.5 miles and takes about 4h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 25E, I 75, Crab Orchard Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 110.8 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 $34.63 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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 221.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 114 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 114.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 211.2 miles (I 65 / Kentucky Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Georgetown, KY to Brooks, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Livingston along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, Camp Nelson National Monument and Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
