Origin
Oak Grove, KY
Afternoon in Oak Grove on Sunday
Local time
1:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Grove, KY to Georgetown, KY
Drive Time
4h 44m
Distance
277.7 mi
447 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
Photo: Vietnam Hidden Light
Trip Overview
The drive from Oak Grove, KY to Georgetown, KY covers 277.7 miles and takes about 4h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 505, Highway 231, Beaver Dam Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.18 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
138.8 miles from Oak Grove, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 44m drive with frequent turns across 277.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 505 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 44m 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 Oak Grove, KY to Georgetown, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 505 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 231 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Beaver Dam Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 165 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Morgantown Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Morgantown Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| University Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kentucky Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Highway 505
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove, KY and Georgetown, KY.
1
Start on State Highway 505
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 505
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 231
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 231
3
Continue on Beaver Dam Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Beaver Dam Road
4
Take the ramp slight right toward I 165 South: Bowling Green
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 165 South: Bowling Green
5
Merge slight left
26 mi
·
27 min
6
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
7
Turn left onto Morgantown Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Morgantown Road
8
Turn left onto Old Morgantown Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Morgantown Road
9
Turn left onto University Boulevard
361 ft
·
9 sec
·
University Boulevard
10
Continue on Kentucky Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Kentucky Street
11
Continue on Louisville Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Louisville Road
12
Turn right
0.7 mi
·
1 min
13
Keep slight left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
14
Merge slight left
14 mi
·
15 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward Somerset, Glasgow
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Somerset, Glasgow
16
Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
86 mi
·
1 hr 31 min
·
Cumberland Parkway
17
Take the exit slight right toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
KY 914: Somerset, Burnside
18
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
19
Turn left
34 mi
·
40 min
20
Take the exit right
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
21
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
12 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville
23
Turn left onto Corbin Bypass
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Corbin Bypass
24
Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway
31 mi
·
36 min
·
Cumberland Gap Parkway
25
Continue on Bob Madon Bypass
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Bob Madon Bypass
26
Turn left onto Harlan Road
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Harlan Road
27
Continue on Pineville Road
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Pineville Road
28
Turn right
1.1 mi
·
2 min
29
Turn left
387 ft
·
10 sec
30
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
31
Exit the roundabout
20 mi
·
34 min
32
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 138.8 miles from Oak Grove, KY, or about 2h 22m 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 80 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138.8 miles or 2h 22m 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 53m
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 Oak Grove, 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 Oak Grove, KY
This is one driving day of about 277.7 miles and 4h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Oak Grove, 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 138.8 mi from Oak Grove, KY · 2h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
139 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 138.8 miles from Oak Grove, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.18 one way
$84.36 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
97 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $46.50 | $93.00 |
| premium | $4.80 | $52.42 | $104.85 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $61.70 | $123.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 83.3 | 1 | $29.16 | $13.33 |
| Efficient EV | 69.4 | 0 | $24.30 | $11.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 111.1 | 1 | $38.88 | $17.77 |
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 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.
Destination
Georgetown, KY
Afternoon in Georgetown on Sunday
Local time
2:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 44m 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 Oak Grove, KY to Georgetown, KY covers 277.7 miles and takes about 4h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 505, Highway 231, Beaver Dam Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 138.8 miles from Oak Grove, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.18 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 44m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Oak Grove, KY to Georgetown, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Oak Grove, KY to Georgetown, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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