The drive from Morganfield, KY to Georgetown, KY covers 357.8 miles and takes about 7h 3m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cumberland Parkway, I 165, KY 80 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 85.6 miles on Cumberland Parkway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.94 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
178.9 miles from Morganfield, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 24m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 3m. Total distance: 357.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 3m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 7h 3m highway drive covering 357.8 miles, with most of the trip on Cumberland Parkway and I 165. The longest continuous stretch is about 85.6 miles on Cumberland Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cumberland Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 85.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Cumberland Parkway and I 165. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23.7 miles in near US 41.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 357.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 23.7 miles (US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 25 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 48.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
23.7 mi into trip|~28m in|US 41
Keep slight left at fork onto US 41 toward US 41 North: Henderson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 41 North: Henderson
5
25 mi into trip|~31m in
Take the exit toward Owensboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 12
Toward Owensboro
5
48.3 mi into trip|~56m in
Take the exit toward US 60 East: Hawesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 24A
Toward US 60 East: Hawesville
5
54.9 mi into trip|~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward I 165 South: Bowling Green
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 17
Toward I 165 South: Bowling Green
6
227.1 mi into trip|~4h 16m in
Take the exit toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 86
Toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Morganfield, KY and Georgetown, KY, road signs point toward Owensboro, Somerset, Glasgow, Burnside and Barbourville.
Owensboro
25 mi in|~31m
Somerset
141 mi in|~2h 43m
Glasgow
141 mi in|~2h 43m
Burnside
227.1 mi in|~4h 16m
Barbourville
273.2 mi in|~5h 11m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Cumberland Parkway
85.6 mi
1h 31m
I 165
62.4 mi
1h 6m
KY 80
33.8 mi
40m
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi
36m
Audubon Parkway
23 mi
24m
KY 38
19.7 mi
34m
US 60
18 mi
20m
Harlan Road
15.9 mi
18m
Longest stretch:
Cumberland Parkway
— 85.6 mi, about 1h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morganfield, KY and Georgetown, KY.
1
Start on KY 56
126 ft·6 sec·East Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 60; KY 130
0.4 mi·37 sec·North Morgan Street
3
Turn straight onto US 60
18 mi·20 min·US 60
4
Turn right onto KY 425
4.8 mi·6 min·Henderson Bypass
5
Continue on US 41
0.5 mi·41 sec·US 41
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 41
0.9 mi·2 min·US 41
Toward US 41 North: Henderson
7
Merge onto I 69; US41
0.3 mi·20 sec·I 69; US41
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Exit 12Toward Owensboro
9
Merge onto Audubon Parkway
23 mi·24 min·Audubon Parkway
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·34 sec
Exit 24AToward US 60 East: Hawesville
11
Merge onto US 60
6.2 mi·7 min·Wendell Ford Expressway
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·55 sec
Exit 17Toward I 165 South: Bowling Green
13
Continue on I 165
62 mi·1 hr 6 min·I 165
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
15
Turn left onto US 231
1.8 mi·2 min·Morgantown Road
16
Turn left onto Old Morgantown Road
1.0 mi·2 min·Old Morgantown Road
17
Turn left onto US 68 Business
361 ft·8 sec·University Boulevard
18
Continue on US 68 Business
1.6 mi·2 min·Kentucky Street
19
Continue on US 31W; US 68; KY 80
2.8 mi·4 min·Louisville Road
20
Turn right onto KY 446
0.7 mi·1 min·KY 446
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
22
Merge onto I 65
14 mi·15 min·I 65
23
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward Somerset, Glasgow
24
Merge onto Cumberland Parkway
86 mi·1 hr 31 min·Cumberland Parkway
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Exit 86Toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside
26
Continue on KY 914
0.4 mi·33 sec·KY 914
27
Turn left onto KY 80
34 mi·40 min·KY 80
Use the left lane.
28
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
29
Merge onto I 75
11 mi·12 min·I 75
30
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville
31
Turn left onto US 25E
2.0 mi·3 min·Corbin Bypass
32
Continue on US 25E
31 mi·36 min·Cumberland Gap Parkway
33
Continue on US 25E
1.8 mi·2 min·Bob Madon Bypass
34
Turn left onto US 119
16 mi·18 min·Harlan Road
35
Continue on US 119
13 mi·14 min·Pineville Road
36
Turn right onto US 421
1.1 mi·2 min·US 421
37
Turn left onto KY 38
386 ft·9 sec·KY 38
38
Enter roundabout onto KY 38
91 ft·1 sec·KY 38
39
Continue on KY 38
20 mi·34 min·KY 38
40
Arrive at destination
KY 38
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 178.9 miles from Morganfield, KY, or about 3h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.6 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 79 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 178.9 miles or 3h 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 5h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Georgetown, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Morganfield, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Morganfield, KY
This is one driving day of about 357.8 miles and 7h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 79 miles from Morganfield, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Cumberland Parkway for about 85.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 178.9 mi from Morganfield, KY
· 3h 24m into the drive
The midpoint is around 178.9 miles from Morganfield, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Cumberland Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.6 miles.
Arriving in Georgetown, KY
The final approach into Georgetown, 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 Georgetown, 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.
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument
National Monument
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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 222.1
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...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 308.4
Rolling hills, deep river valleys, and the world's longest known cave system. Mammoth Cave National Park is home to thousands of years of human history and a rich diversity of plant and animal life, e...
12 mi from route
~29 min detour
Free
near mile 135.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$55.94 one way
$111.88 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg125 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$61.42
$122.84
premium
$4.89
$68.86
$137.71
diesel
$5.61
$79.00
$158.00
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$56
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 125.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
107.3
1
$37.57
$17.17
Efficient EV
89.5
1
$31.31
$14.31
EV Truck/SUV
143.1
1
$50.09
$22.90
Gas CO2
125 kg
EV CO2
42 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Morganfield, KY
Evening
in Morganfield on Friday
Local time
8:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Georgetown, KY
Night
in Georgetown on Friday
Local time
9:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Somerset, KY
179 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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
14 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
7h 3m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Morganfield, KY to Georgetown, KY covers 357.8 miles and takes about 7h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cumberland Parkway, I 165, KY 80. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 178.9 miles from Morganfield, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.94 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 357.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 23.7 miles (US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 25 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 48.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Between Morganfield, KY and Georgetown, KY, road signs point toward Owensboro, Somerset, Glasgow, Burnside and Barbourville.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument, Cumberland Gap National Historical Park and Mammoth Cave National Park.
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.
