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Trip from Georgetown, KY to Flatwoods, KY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 32m

Distance

165.7 mi

267 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 20m ★
6 AM
3h 33m
8 AM
3h 57m
10 AM
3h 41m
12 PM
3h 39m
3 PM
3h 43m
5 PM
3h 56m
8 PM
3h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Georgetown, KY, KY

Georgetown, KY

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Downtown Flatwoods, KY, KY

Flatwoods, KY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Georgetown, KY to Flatwoods, KY covers 165.7 miles and takes about 3h 32m 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 $25.91 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

82.8 miles from Georgetown, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 32m. Total distance: 165.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 32m 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 3h 32m drive with frequent turns across 165.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Georgetown, KY to Flatwoods, KY is easy. At 3h 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Georgetown, KY to Flatwoods, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Gilley Hollow Road
College Road
Highway 119
West Johnson Street
South Rasnick Road
Coldiron Branch Road
Pine Mountain Road
Whitesburg Bypass

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 Flatwoods, 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 · 54 sec · College Road
6

At the end of the road, turn right onto United States Highway 119

2.6 mi · 3 min · United States Highway 119
7

Continue on West Johnson Street

2.1 mi · 2 min · West Johnson Street
8

Continue on South Rasnick Road

0.1 mi · 7 sec · South Rasnick Road
9

Continue on Coldiron Branch Road

0.5 mi · 36 sec · Coldiron Branch Road
10

Continue on Pine Mountain Road

16 mi · 26 min · Pine Mountain Road
11

Turn left onto Whitesburg Bypass

2.3 mi · 2 min · Whitesburg Bypass
12

Turn left

9.0 mi · 10 min
13

Continue on Red Fox Road

3.9 mi · 4 min · Red Fox Road
14

Turn right

11 mi · 16 min
15

At the end of the road, turn right onto Hindman Bypass

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Hindman Bypass
16

Continue on Hindman Bypass

1.4 mi · 2 min · Hindman Bypass
17

Turn right onto East Highway 80

12 mi · 13 min · East Highway 80
18

Continue on Martin Road

15 mi · 16 min · Martin Road
19

Merge slight left onto Water Gap Road

331 ft · 12 sec · Water Gap Road
20

Take the exit left

0.2 mi · 30 sec
21

Merge slight left

68 mi · 1 hr 17 min
22

Continue on Walnut Street

1.2 mi · 1 min · Walnut Street
23

Continue on Center Street

0.8 mi · 58 sec · Center Street
24

Continue on Winchester Avenue

6.3 mi · 8 min · Winchester Avenue
25

Turn left onto Diederich Boulevard

1.8 mi · 3 min · Diederich Boulevard
26

Continue on Bellefonte Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Bellefonte Road
27

Turn right onto Argillite Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Argillite Road
28

Turn right onto Powell Lane

23 ft · 1 sec · Powell Lane
29

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 82.8 miles from Georgetown, KY, or about 1h 46m 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 36 miles or 46m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 82.8 miles or 1h 46m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 54m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Flatwoods, 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 165.7 miles and 3h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 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 82.8 mi from Georgetown, KY · 1h 46m into the drive

city and county seat of Floyd County, Kentucky

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Prestonsburg, KY

83 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

Pennington Gap, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Prestonsburg, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 82.8 miles from Georgetown, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Flatwoods, KY

The final approach into Flatwoods, 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 Flatwoods, 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

$25.91 one way

$51.81 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $28.44 $56.89
premium $4.89 $31.89 $63.77
diesel $5.61 $36.58 $73.17

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 58 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 49.7 0 $17.40 $7.95
Efficient EV 41.4 0 $14.50 $6.63
EV Truck/SUV 66.3 0 $23.20 $10.60

Gas CO2

58 kg

EV CO2

19 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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 15, 2026

Origin

Georgetown, KY

Afternoon in Georgetown on Thursday

Local time

1:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Flatwoods, KY

Afternoon in Flatwoods on Thursday

Local time

1:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°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

16 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

3h 32m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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 Flatwoods, KY covers 165.7 miles and takes about 3h 32m 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 82.8 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 $25.91 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Georgetown, KY to Flatwoods, KY is easy. At 3h 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Georgetown, KY to Flatwoods, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Georgetown, KY to Flatwoods, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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