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Trip from Georgetown, KY to Park Hills, KY

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

Drive Time

4h 49m

Distance

245.4 mi

395 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 36m ★
6 AM
4h 50m
8 AM
5h 17m
10 AM
4h 59m
12 PM
4h 56m
3 PM
5h 0m
5 PM
5h 15m
8 PM
4h 42m

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 Park Hills, KY, KY

Park Hills, KY

Vitali Adutskevich

Trip Overview

The drive from Georgetown, KY to Park Hills, KY covers 245.4 miles and takes about 4h 49m 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 1072 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.37 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

122.7 miles from Georgetown, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 24m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
the route
I 75 North
KY 1072
Kyles Lane
Dixie Highway
Sleepy Hollow Road
Amsterdam Road
Hamilton Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: the route — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown, KY and Park Hills, KY.

1

Start on the route

20 mi · 34 min · the route
2

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

89 ft · 2 sec · the route
3

Exit the roundabout

344 ft · 10 sec
4

Turn right

1.1 mi · 2 min
5

Turn left

29 mi · 33 min
6

At the end of the road, turn right

34 mi · 42 min
7

Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Lexington

0.3 mi · 24 sec · I 75 North: Lexington
8

Merge slight left

88 mi · 1 hr 34 min
9

Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati

71 mi · 1 hr 17 min · I 75 North: Cincinnati
10

Take the exit slight right toward KY 1072: Fort Wright, Park Hills

0.3 mi · 46 sec · KY 1072: Fort Wright, Park Hills
11

Turn sharp left onto Kyles Lane

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Kyles Lane
12

Turn right onto Dixie Highway

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Dixie Highway
13

Turn left onto Sleepy Hollow Road

0.4 mi · 58 sec · Sleepy Hollow Road
14

Turn sharp right onto Amsterdam Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Amsterdam Road
15

Turn right onto Hamilton Road

52 ft · 3 sec · Hamilton Road
16

Turn right

59 ft · 4 sec
17

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 122.7 miles from Georgetown, KY, or about 2h 24m 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 54 miles or 1h 3m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 122.7 miles or 2h 24m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Park Hills, 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 245.4 miles and 4h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 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.

city in Whitley and Knox counties in the southeastern portion of the U.S. state of Kentucky

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Corbin, KY

123 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

Harlan, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Corbin, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 122.7 miles from Georgetown, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$38.37 one way

$76.73 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 86 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $42.12 $84.25
premium $4.89 $47.23 $94.45
diesel $5.61 $54.18 $108.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$38

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 85.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 73.6 0 $25.77 $11.78
Efficient EV 61.4 0 $21.47 $9.82
EV Truck/SUV 98.2 1 $34.36 $15.71

Gas CO2

86 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Afternoon in Georgetown on Saturday

Local time

4:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Park Hills, KY

Afternoon in Park Hills on Saturday

Local time

4:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°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

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

4h 49m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

245.4 mi in 4h 49m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: the route.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 49m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

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

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 49m. Total distance: 245.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

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

Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Park Hills, KY, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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