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Trip from Georgetown, KY to Olive Hill, KY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 29m

Distance

155 mi

249 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 17m ★
6 AM
3h 29m
8 AM
3h 54m
10 AM
3h 38m
12 PM
3h 35m
3 PM
3h 39m
5 PM
3h 53m
8 PM
3h 22m

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

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Olive Hill, KY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Georgetown, KY to Olive Hill, KY covers 155 miles and takes about 3h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on KY 15, Morehead Road, Cumberland Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.3 miles on KY 15. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.23 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

77.5 miles from Georgetown, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 29m. Total distance: 155 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (58%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

The drive from Georgetown, KY to Olive Hill, KY covers 155 miles and takes about 3h 29m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
KY 15 is the longest continuous segment at about 42.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near KY 179.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 29m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (KY 179): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 10.7 miles (US 119 / United States Highway 119): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (KY 160): Navigation decision point.

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
2.6 mi into trip | ~4m in | KY 179

Turn sharp right onto KY 179

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5
10.7 mi into trip | ~19m in | US 119 / United States Highway 119

At end of road, turn left onto US 119 / United States Highway 119

Navigation decision point

5
11.6 mi into trip | ~21m in | KY 160

At end of road, turn left onto KY 160

Navigation decision point

5
32.6 mi into trip | ~55m in | KY 7 / Cumberland Road

At end of road, turn left onto KY 7 / Cumberland Road

Navigation decision point

5
86.3 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in | KY 1812

Take the exit onto KY 1812

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
KY 15 42.3 mi 48m
Morehead Road 19.6 mi 22m
Cumberland Road 17.1 mi 30m
US Highway 60 East 16.8 mi 24m
Jackson Road 13.6 mi 15m
KY 463 9.8 mi 14m
Lee City Road 7.8 mi 8m
KY 179 7.5 mi 13m
Longest stretch: KY 15 — 42.3 mi, about 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown, KY and Olive Hill, KY.

1

Start on KY 38

2.6 mi · 4 min · KY 38
2

Turn sharp right onto KY 179

7.0 mi · 12 min · KY 179
3

Turn right onto KY 179

0.5 mi · 51 sec · KY 179
4

Continue on KY 179

305 ft · 12 sec · Gilley Hollow Road
5

Turn left onto KY 179

0.5 mi · 56 sec · College Road
6

At end of road, turn left onto US 119

0.6 mi · 40 sec · United States Highway 119
7

Turn right onto Sand Hill Bottom

0.3 mi · 1 min · Sand Hill Bottom
8

Continue on Sand Hill Bottom Road

399 ft · 20 sec · Sand Hill Bottom Road
9

At end of road, turn left onto KY 160

0.2 mi · 22 sec · KY 160
10

Keep slight right at fork onto KY 160

2.1 mi · 3 min · KY 160
11

Turn slight left onto KY 160

1.4 mi · 2 min · KY 160
12

Turn straight onto KY 463

9.8 mi · 14 min · KY 463
13

Turn right onto KY 699

1.7 mi · 2 min · Bridge Road
14

Turn straight onto KY 699

5.9 mi · 10 min · Cumberland Road
15

At end of road, turn left onto KY 7

11 mi · 19 min · Cumberland Road
16

Continue on KY 7

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Ken Mount Road
17

Turn right onto KY 15

5.0 mi · 5 min · KY 15
18

Turn left onto KY 15

2.1 mi · 2 min · KY 15
19

At end of road, turn left onto KY 15

30 mi · 34 min · KY 15
20

Turn right onto KY 15

5.4 mi · 6 min · KY 15
21

Take the exit onto KY 1812

0.1 mi · 19 sec · KY 1812
22

Continue on KY 205; KY 1812

7.8 mi · 8 min · Lee City Road
23

Continue on KY 205

14 mi · 15 min · Jackson Road
24

Turn right onto US 460

6.1 mi · 6 min · US 460
25

Continue on KY 7

1.3 mi · 1 min · KY 7
26

Continue on KY 519

20 mi · 22 min · Morehead Road
27

Continue on KY 519

0.9 mi · 1 min · Clearfield Road
28

Turn right onto US 60

1.6 mi · 2 min · West Wilkinson Boulevard
29

Continue on US 60; KY 32

1.0 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
30

Continue on US 60

17 mi · 24 min · US Highway 60 East
31

Turn right onto KY 986

385 ft · 7 sec · Cross Street
32

Arrive at destination

KY 986

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 77.5 miles from Georgetown, KY, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.3 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 57m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 77.5 miles or 1h 53m 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 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Olive Hill, 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 155 miles and 3h 29m.

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 KY 15 for about 42.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 77.5 mi from Georgetown, KY · 1h 53m into the drive

city and county seat of Perry County, Kentucky, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hazard, KY

78 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

Hazard, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jackson, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 77.5 miles from Georgetown, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Olive Hill, KY

The final approach into Olive Hill, 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 Olive Hill, KY.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Los Patroncitos Mexican Restaurant

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 55.4

Hazard, Kentucky

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+16069100104

The Dinner Bucket Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $50 to $10 mile 11.1

Benham, Kentucky

Hours: 4–8 pm

Kingdom Come State Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 11.1

Cumberland, Kentucky

Hours: 8:30 am–5 pm

+16065892478

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.23 one way

$48.46 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $26.61 $53.21
premium $4.89 $29.83 $59.66
diesel $5.61 $34.22 $68.44

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: 54.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 46.5 0 $16.28 $7.44
Efficient EV 38.8 0 $13.56 $6.20
EV Truck/SUV 62 0 $21.70 $9.92

Gas CO2

54 kg

EV CO2

18 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 17, 2026

Origin

Georgetown, KY

Morning in Georgetown on Saturday

Local time

9:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Olive Hill, KY

Morning in Olive Hill on Saturday

Local time

9:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

77°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

7 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 29m 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 Olive Hill, KY covers 155 miles and takes about 3h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are KY 15, Morehead Road, Cumberland Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 77.5 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 $24.23 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 29m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (KY 179): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 10.7 miles (US 119 / United States Highway 119): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (KY 160): Navigation decision point.

The route from Georgetown, KY to Olive Hill, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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