Drive Time
6h 30m
Distance
325.9 mi
525 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
Photo: Antonio Garcia Prats
The drive from Georgetown, KY to Cadiz, KY covers 325.9 miles and takes about 6h 30m 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, KY 80 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.50 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
163 miles from Georgetown, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 15m into the drive .
Expect a 6h 30m drive with frequent turns across 325.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 30m, 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 Cadiz, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| 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.
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown, KY and Cadiz, KY.
Start on the route
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
Exit the roundabout
Turn right
Turn left
At the end of the road, turn right
Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Lexington
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward KY 80: Somerset, London
Keep slight left
Turn left onto Hal Rogers Parkway
Turn right
Keep slight left to continue on Bowling Green
Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
Continue on Cumberland Parkway
Continue on Cumberland Expressway
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 165, KY 9007: Owensboro, Scottsville
Keep slight right to continue on I 165: Owensboro
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 80: Russellville, Bowling Green
Turn left onto Russellville Road
Continue on Bowling Green Road
Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway
Continue on Bowling Green Road
Continue on Franklin Street
Continue on Franklin Road
Continue on Franklin Street
Continue on East 4th Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Turn left onto West 4th Street
Continue on West 4th Street
Continue on Hopkinsville Road
Continue straight
Turn right onto East 9th Street
Continue on West 7th Street
Keep slight left to continue on Cadiz Road
Continue on Hopkinsville Road
Turn right onto Merchant Street
Continue on Main Street
Turn right onto Brown Street
Turn right onto Jefferson Street
Arrive at your destination
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 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 163 miles or 3h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cadiz, KY than in the middle of the route.
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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Georgetown, KY
This is one driving day of about 325.9 miles and 6h 30m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 163 mi from Georgetown, KY · 3h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
163 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 163 miles from Georgetown, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Cadiz, 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 Cadiz, KY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$49.50 one way
$99.00 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $54.57 | $109.14 |
| premium | $4.80 | $61.52 | $123.05 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $72.40 | $144.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 114 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 97.8 | 1 | $34.22 | $15.64 |
| Efficient EV | 81.5 | 0 | $28.52 | $13.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 130.4 | 1 | $45.63 | $20.86 |
Gas CO2
114 kg
EV CO2
38 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Georgetown on Sunday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Night in Cadiz on Saturday
Local time
11:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
61°F
Nicholasville, KY
163 mi in
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
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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