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
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 .
Expect a 8h 12m drive with frequent turns across 412.5 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 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.
| 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 Clinton, 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
Take the exit right toward US 68, KY 80: Hopkinsville, Cadiz
Merge slight left
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward KY 339: Wingo, Clinton
Turn left
At the end of the road, turn left
Turn right onto South Washington 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Find hotels in Nicholasville, KYNight 1
206 mi · about 4.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Nicholasville, KY after about 206 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsA short stop after about 91 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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 stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 206 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.
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.
Regular Gas
$62.65 one way
$125.31 round trip
| 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Georgetown on Sunday
Local time
11:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Clinton on Sunday
Local time
10:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
61°F
Nicholasville, KY
206 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.
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
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
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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