Skip to main content
Trip.ovh Logo
Trip.ovh

Trip from Newport, KY to Georgetown, KY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 55m

Distance

249.5 mi

402 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 42m ★
6 AM
4h 55m
8 AM
5h 22m
10 AM
5h 5m
12 PM
5h 2m
3 PM
5h 6m
5 PM
5h 21m
8 PM
4h 47m

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

Best Time Drive vs Fly
Google Maps Waze Apple Maps
Download GPX
Downtown Newport, KY, KY

Newport, KY

Vietnam Hidden Light

Downtown Georgetown, KY, KY

Georgetown, KY

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

The drive from Newport, KY to Georgetown, KY covers 249.5 miles and takes about 4h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 71, I 75, Cumberland Gap Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 106.4 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.01 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

124.8 miles from Newport, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 19m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 55m. Total distance: 249.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 55m highway drive covering 249.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 106.4 miles on I 71.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 106.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and I 75. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 27; KY 8 / Monmouth Street.

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 4h 55m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 27; KY 8 / Monmouth Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (US 27; KY 8 / East 3rd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (US 27): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 27; KY 8 / Monmouth Street

Turn left onto US 27; KY 8 / Monmouth Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
6
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 27; KY 8 / East 3rd Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 27; KY 8 / East 3rd Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 27

Enter roundabout onto US 27 toward US 27 North

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Toward US 27 North
5
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | East 3rd Street

Turn left onto East 3rd Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
1.5 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp toward I 71 South, I 75 South: Louisville, Lexington

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward I 71 South, I 75 South: Louisville, Lexi...

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 Newport, KY to Georgetown, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Barbourville along the way.

Barbourville

164.9 mi in | ~3h 2m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 71 106.4 mi 1h 56m
I 75 56.7 mi 1h
Cumberland Gap Parkway 30.7 mi 36m
KY 38 19.7 mi 34m
Harlan Road 15.9 mi 18m
Pineville Road 13.1 mi 14m
Corbin Bypass 2 mi 3m
Bob Madon Bypass 1.8 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 71 — 106.4 mi, about 1h 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West 5th Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · West 5th Street
Use the straight lane.
2

Turn left onto US 27; KY 8

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Monmouth Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
3

At end of road, turn left onto US 27; KY 8

439 ft · 20 sec · East 3rd Street
Use the left lane.
4

Enter roundabout onto US 27

137 ft · 2 sec · US 27
Toward US 27 North
5

Continue on US 27

0.5 mi · 1 min · US 27
Toward US 27 North
6

Continue on Broadway Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Broadway Street
Use the straight lane.
7

Turn left onto East 3rd Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East 3rd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 71 South, I 75 South: Louisville, Lexington Use the straight lane.
9

Merge onto I 71

106 mi · 1 hr 56 min · I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 75

57 mi · 1 hr · I 75
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville
12

Turn left onto US 25E

2.0 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass
13

Continue on US 25E

31 mi · 36 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway
14

Continue on US 25E

1.8 mi · 2 min · Bob Madon Bypass
15

Turn left onto US 119

16 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road
16

Continue on US 119

13 mi · 14 min · Pineville Road
17

Turn right onto US 421

1.1 mi · 2 min · US 421
18

Turn left onto KY 38

386 ft · 9 sec · KY 38
19

Enter roundabout onto KY 38

91 ft · 1 sec · KY 38
20

Continue on KY 38

20 mi · 34 min · KY 38
21

Arrive at destination

KY 38

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 124.8 miles from Newport, KY, or about 2h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106.4 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 55 miles or 1h 3m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 124.8 miles or 2h 19m 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 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Georgetown, KY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

+

Open the route before leaving Newport, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

+

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 Newport, KY

This is one driving day of about 249.5 miles and 4h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Newport, 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 I 71 for about 106.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 124.8 mi from Newport, KY · 2h 19m into the drive

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Corbin, KY

125 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

Cynthiana, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mount Vernon, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 124.8 miles from Newport, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 106.4 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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

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 206.5
Park Closure: Little Yellow Creek Bridge Closure - Construction Underway
Park Closure: Bartlett Park Restrooms Closed
View on nps.gov
Camp Nelson National Monument

Camp Nelson National Monument

National Monument

The US Army established Camp Nelson as a fortified supply depot in April 1863. Over the next 3 years, the site evolved into a massive recruitment and training center for United States Colored Troops a...

15 mi from route ~38 min detour Free near mile 94.6
View on nps.gov
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument

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...

30 mi from route ~74 min detour Free near mile 137.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$39.01 one way

$78.01 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 87 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $42.83 $85.66
premium $4.89 $48.01 $96.03
diesel $5.61 $55.09 $110.17

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$39

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 87.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 74.9 0 $26.20 $11.98
Efficient EV 62.4 0 $21.83 $9.98
EV Truck/SUV 99.8 1 $34.93 $15.97

Gas CO2

87 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (67% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Newport, KY

Afternoon in Newport on Thursday

Local time

1:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Georgetown, KY

Afternoon in Georgetown on Thursday

Local time

1:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°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

12 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 55m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Newport, KY to Georgetown, KY covers 249.5 miles and takes about 4h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, I 75, Cumberland Gap Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 124.8 miles from Newport, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.01 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 55m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 27; KY 8 / Monmouth Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (US 27; KY 8 / East 3rd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (US 27): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
On the drive from Newport, KY to Georgetown, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Barbourville along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, Camp Nelson National Monument and Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument.

Was this helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Continue From Georgetown, KY

Clinton, KY 412.5 mi · 8h 12m Hendron, KY 380.5 mi · 7h 31m Benton, KY 370.5 mi · 7h 18m Cadiz, KY 325.9 mi · 6h 30m

More from Newport, KY

Independence, KY 17 mi · 25m Florence, KY 13.5 mi · 22m

More trips to Georgetown, KY

Clinton, KY 411.6 mi Hendron, KY 393.3 mi Benton, KY 369.4 mi Oak Grove, KY 277.7 mi Morgantown, KY 261 mi Southgate, KY 251.1 mi
Overnight trips from Newport, KY Scenic drives in KY

Explore more options from Newport, KY or browse trips ending in Georgetown, KY.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse KY road trips.

Explore maps for Newport, KY or Georgetown, KY on MapSof.net.