The drive from Murray, KY to Georgetown, KY covers 361.6 miles and takes about 7h 13m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on KY 80, Cumberland Parkway, Russellville Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 87.7 miles on KY 80.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.53 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
180.8 miles from Murray, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 32m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 13m. Total distance: 361.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 13m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 7h 13m highway drive covering 361.6 miles, with most of the trip on KY 80 and Cumberland Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 87.7 miles on KY 80.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
KY 80 is the longest continuous segment at about 87.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on KY 80 and Cumberland Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in near KY 80.
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 22 significant decision points across 361.6 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 2.9 miles (KY 80): Lane positioning matters here; at 92.4 miles (US 68 Business; KY 3519 / West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 122.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.9 mi into trip|~3m in|KY 80
Turn right onto KY 80
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
92.4 mi into trip|~1h 53m in|US 68 Business; KY 3519 / West 4th Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 68 Business; KY 3519 / West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
5
122.1 mi into trip|~2h 28m in
Take the exit toward I 65 North: Louisville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 1A
Toward I 65 North: Louisville
5
122.5 mi into trip|~2h 29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 65 North: Louisville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 65 North: Louisville
6
231 mi into trip|~4h 26m 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 Murray, KY and Georgetown, KY, road signs point toward Somerset, Glasgow, Burnside and Barbourville.
Somerset
144.9 mi in|~2h 53m
Glasgow
144.9 mi in|~2h 53m
Burnside
231 mi in|~4h 26m
Barbourville
277 mi in|~5h 20m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
KY 80
87.7 mi
1h 47m
Cumberland Parkway
85.6 mi
1h 31m
Russellville Road
35.9 mi
42m
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi
36m
Interstate Highway 65
21.7 mi
23m
KY 38
19.7 mi
34m
Harlan Road
15.9 mi
18m
Pineville Road
13.1 mi
14m
Longest stretch:
KY 80
— 87.7 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murray, KY and Georgetown, KY.
1
Start on KY 94
135 ft·6 sec·Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 641; KY 121
2.9 mi·3 min·North 12th Street
3
Turn right onto KY 80
54 mi·1 hr 7 min·KY 80
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn straight onto US 68; KY 80; KY 109
0.9 mi·1 min·West 9th Street
5
Turn left onto US 68; KY 80
1.3 mi·1 min·McLean Avenue
6
Continue on US 68; KY 80
8.9 mi·10 min·Russellville Road
7
Continue on US 68; KY 80
5.2 mi·5 min·Jefferson Davis Highway
8
Continue on US 68; KY 80
19 mi·22 min·Russellville Road
9
Continue on US 68 Business
0.3 mi·25 sec·West 4th Street
10
At end of road, turn right onto US 68 Business; KY 3519
231 ft·7 sec·West 4th Street
11
Turn left onto US 68 Business; KY 3519
72 ft·1 sec·South Main Street
12
Turn right onto US 68 Business
0.6 mi·55 sec·East 4th Street
13
Turn right onto US 68 Business
373 ft·6 sec·Franklin Street
14
Continue on US 68 Business
0.2 mi·19 sec·Franklin Road
15
Continue on US 68 Business
0.1 mi·12 sec·Franklin Street
16
Continue on US 68 Business
0.6 mi·51 sec·Bowling Green Road
17
Continue on US 68; KY 80
3.2 mi·3 min·East Jefferson Davis Highway
18
Continue on US 68; KY 80
12 mi·13 min·Bowling Green Road
19
Continue on US 68; KY 80
8.0 mi·9 min·Russellville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 165 South
21
Merge onto I 165
4.8 mi·5 min·I 165
22
Take the exit
0.4 mi·58 sec
Exit 1AToward I 65 North: Louisville
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·53 sec
Toward I 65 North: Louisville
24
Merge onto I 65
22 mi·23 min·Interstate Highway 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward Somerset, Glasgow
26
Merge onto Cumberland Parkway
86 mi·1 hr 31 min·Cumberland Parkway
27
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Exit 86Toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside
28
Continue on KY 914
0.4 mi·33 sec·KY 914
29
Turn left onto KY 80
34 mi·40 min·KY 80
Use the left lane.
30
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
31
Merge onto I 75
11 mi·12 min·I 75
32
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville
33
Turn left onto US 25E
2.0 mi·3 min·Corbin Bypass
34
Continue on US 25E
31 mi·36 min·Cumberland Gap Parkway
35
Continue on US 25E
1.8 mi·2 min·Bob Madon Bypass
36
Turn left onto US 119
16 mi·18 min·Harlan Road
37
Continue on US 119
13 mi·14 min·Pineville Road
38
Turn right onto US 421
1.1 mi·2 min·US 421
39
Turn left onto KY 38
386 ft·9 sec·KY 38
40
Enter roundabout onto KY 38
91 ft·1 sec·KY 38
41
Continue on KY 38
20 mi·34 min·KY 38
42
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 180.8 miles from Murray, KY, or about 3h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.7 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 80 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 180.8 miles or 3h 32m 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 51m
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 Murray, 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 Murray, KY
This is one driving day of about 361.6 miles and 7h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Murray, 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 KY 80 for about 87.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 180.8 mi from Murray, KY
· 3h 32m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 224.5
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...
10 mi from route
~24 min detour
Free
near mile 311.7
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...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 149.6
Brigadier General Ulysses S. Grant was becoming quite famous as he wrote these words following the surrender of Confederate Fort Donelson on Sunday, February 16, 1862. The Union victory at Fort Donels...
21 mi from route
~52 min detour
Free
near mile 12.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$56.53 one way
$113.06 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg127 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$62.07
$124.14
premium
$4.89
$69.59
$139.17
diesel
$5.61
$79.84
$159.67
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$57
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 126.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
108.5
1
$37.97
$17.36
Efficient EV
90.4
1
$31.64
$14.46
EV Truck/SUV
144.6
1
$50.62
$23.14
Gas CO2
127 kg
EV CO2
42 kg (67% 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
Murray, KY
Late night
in Murray on Friday
Local time
2:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Georgetown, KY
Late night
in Georgetown on Friday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Somerset, KY
181 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
16 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 13m 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 Murray, KY to Georgetown, KY covers 361.6 miles and takes about 7h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are KY 80, Cumberland Parkway, Russellville Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 180.8 miles from Murray, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $56.53 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 22 significant decision points across 361.6 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 2.9 miles (KY 80): Lane positioning matters here; at 92.4 miles (US 68 Business; KY 3519 / West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 122.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Between Murray, KY and Georgetown, KY, road signs point toward 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. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the
methodology page.
