The drive from Georgetown, KY to Monticello, KY covers 152.6 miles and takes about 3h 11m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 25E, Hal Rogers Parkway, US 119 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 $23.86 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
76.3 miles from Georgetown, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 42m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 11m. Total distance: 152.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 3h 11m highway drive covering 152.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 25E and Hal Rogers Parkway. 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 17 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 Hal Rogers Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 19.6 miles in near KY 38.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 11m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 19.6 miles (KY 38): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 20.8 miles (US 119): Navigation decision point; at 95.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
19.6 mi into trip|~34m in|KY 38
Enter roundabout onto KY 38
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
20.8 mi into trip|~36m in|US 119
Turn left onto US 119
Navigation decision point
5
95.8 mi into trip|~2h 4m in
Take the exit toward KY 80: Somerset, London
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward KY 80: Somerset, London
5
95.9 mi into trip|~2h 5m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
125.4 mi into trip|~2h 38m in|KY 914
Turn left onto KY 914
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Monticello, KY, road signs begin pointing toward London along the way.
London
95.8 mi in|~2h 4m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 25E
34.4 mi
42m
Hal Rogers Parkway
29.4 mi
33m
US 119
29 mi
32m
KY 38
19.6 mi
34m
KY 90
16.9 mi
19m
I 75
11.3 mi
12m
KY 914
4.4 mi
5m
KY 1247
3.8 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
US 25E
— 34.4 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown, KY and Monticello, 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
11 mi·12 min·I 75
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·16 sec
Toward KY 80: Somerset, London
10
Keep slight left at fork
232 ft·9 sec
11
Turn left onto KY 80
29 mi·33 min·Hal Rogers Parkway
12
Turn left onto KY 914
1.0 mi·1 min·KY 914
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on KY 914
3.3 mi·3 min·KY 914
14
Turn left onto KY 1247
3.8 mi·4 min·KY 1247
15
Continue on KY 90
17 mi·19 min·KY 90
16
Turn left onto KY 90 Business; KY 1275
2.2 mi·4 min·KY 90 Business; KY 1275
17
Arrive at destination
KY 90 Business; KY 92
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 76.3 miles from Georgetown, KY, or about 1h 42m 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 34 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.3 miles or 1h 42m 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Monticello, 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 152.6 miles and 3h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 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 76.3 mi from Georgetown, KY
· 1h 42m into the drive
The midpoint is around 76.3 miles from Georgetown, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Monticello, KY
The final approach into Monticello, 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 Monticello, 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...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 47.4
Park Closure: Little Yellow Creek Bridge Closure - Construction Underway
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...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 136.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.86 one way
$47.71 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg53 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$26.19
$52.39
premium
$4.89
$29.37
$58.73
diesel
$5.61
$33.69
$67.38
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.8
0
$16.02
$7.32
Efficient EV
38.2
0
$13.35
$6.10
EV Truck/SUV
61
0
$21.36
$9.77
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Georgetown, KY
Morning
in Georgetown on Saturday
Local time
6:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Monticello, KY
Morning
in Monticello on Saturday
Local time
6:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Pineville, KY
76 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 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
3h 11m 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 Monticello, KY covers 152.6 miles and takes about 3h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 25E, Hal Rogers Parkway, US 119. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.3 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 $23.86 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.
This is a straightforward 3h 11m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 19.6 miles (KY 38): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 20.8 miles (US 119): Navigation decision point; at 95.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Georgetown, KY to Monticello, KY, road signs begin pointing toward London along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
