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Trip from Olive Hill, KY to Georgetown, KY

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

Drive Time

3h 29m

Distance

155.3 mi

250 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 18m ★
6 AM
3h 30m
8 AM
3h 54m
10 AM
3h 38m
12 PM
3h 36m
3 PM
3h 40m
5 PM
3h 53m
8 PM
3h 22m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Olive Hill, KY to Georgetown, KY covers 155.3 miles and takes about 3h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on KY 15, Cumberland Road, West Liberty Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.3 miles on KY 15. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.28 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

77.6 miles from Olive Hill, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 29m. Total distance: 155.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (52%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

The drive from Olive Hill, KY to Georgetown, KY covers 155.3 miles and takes about 3h 29m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
KY 15 is the longest continuous segment at about 39.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Railroad Street.

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 3h 29m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Railroad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Scott Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 60): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Railroad Street

Turn right onto Railroad Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Scott Street

Turn left onto Scott Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 60

Turn left onto US 60

Navigation decision point

5
144 mi into trip | ~3h 10m in | US 119 / United States Highway 119

At end of road, turn left onto US 119 / United States Highway 119

Navigation decision point

5
152.6 mi into trip | ~3h 25m in | KY 38

At end of road, turn sharp left onto KY 38

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
KY 15 39.3 mi 44m
Cumberland Road 23.4 mi 38m
West Liberty Road 19.6 mi 22m
US 60 19.4 mi 28m
Jackson Road 13.6 mi 15m
KY 179 8 mi 14m
Lee City Road 7.9 mi 9m
KY 7 4.4 mi 5m
Longest stretch: KY 15 — 39.3 mi, about 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on KY 986

97 ft · 3 sec · Cross Street
2

Turn right onto Railroad Street

221 ft · 9 sec · Railroad Street
3

Turn left onto Scott Street

372 ft · 14 sec · Scott Street
4

Turn left onto US 60

19 mi · 28 min · US 60
5

Turn left onto KY 519

0.9 mi · 1 min · Clearfield Road
6

Continue on KY 519

20 mi · 22 min · West Liberty Road
7

Continue on KY 7

4.4 mi · 5 min · KY 7
8

Continue on US 460

2.9 mi · 3 min · US 460
9

Turn left onto KY 205

14 mi · 15 min · Jackson Road
10

Continue on KY 205

7.9 mi · 9 min · Lee City Road
11

Take the exit onto KY 1812

0.1 mi · 24 sec · KY 1812
12

Continue on KY 15; KY 1812

5.4 mi · 6 min · KY 15; KY 1812
13

At end of road, turn left onto KY 15; KY 30

3.2 mi · 3 min · Park Road
14

Continue on KY 15

27 mi · 30 min · KY 15
15

Continue on KY 15

2.1 mi · 2 min · KY 15
16

Turn right onto KY 15

5.1 mi · 5 min · KY 15
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
18

Turn right onto KY 7

11 mi · 19 min · Cumberland Road
19

Continue on KY 699

5.9 mi · 10 min · Cumberland Road
20

Turn straight onto KY 699

1.7 mi · 2 min · Bridge Road
21

Turn left onto KY 463

6.5 mi · 8 min · Cumberland Road
22

Continue on KY 463

3.3 mi · 5 min · Trace Branch Road
23

Continue on KY 160

3.7 mi · 6 min · KY 160
24

Turn right onto Sand Hill Bottom Road

399 ft · 17 sec · Sand Hill Bottom Road
25

Continue on Sand Hill Bottom Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Sand Hill Bottom Road
26

At end of road, turn left onto US 119

0.6 mi · 40 sec · United States Highway 119
27

Turn right onto KY 179

0.5 mi · 54 sec · KY 179
28

Turn right onto KY 179

305 ft · 12 sec · Gilley Hollow Road
29

Turn left onto KY 179

7.5 mi · 13 min · KY 179
30

At end of road, turn sharp left onto KY 38

2.6 mi · 4 min · KY 38
31

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 77.6 miles from Olive Hill, KY, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.3 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 34 miles or 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 77.6 miles or 1h 36m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 43m

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 Olive Hill, 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 Olive Hill, KY

This is one driving day of about 155.3 miles and 3h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Olive Hill, 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 KY 15 for about 39.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 77.6 mi from Olive Hill, KY · 1h 36m into the drive

city and county seat of Perry County, Kentucky, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hazard, KY

78 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.

Popular next leg

Hazard, KY to Georgetown, KY

49.9 mi · 1h 23m

Pacing Suggestions

Owingsville, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jackson, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 77.6 miles from Olive Hill, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Los Patroncitos Mexican Restaurant

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 99.8

Hazard, Kentucky

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+16069100104

The Dinner Bucket Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $50 to $10 mile 144.2

Benham, Kentucky

Hours: 4–8 pm

Kingdom Come State Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 144.2

Cumberland, Kentucky

Hours: 8:30 am–5 pm

+16065892478

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.28 one way

$48.56 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $26.66 $53.32
premium $4.89 $29.89 $59.77
diesel $5.61 $34.29 $68.58

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 54.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 46.6 0 $16.31 $7.45
Efficient EV 38.8 0 $13.59 $6.21
EV Truck/SUV 62.1 0 $21.74 $9.94

Gas CO2

54 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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

Olive Hill, KY

Morning in Olive Hill on Saturday

Local time

6:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Georgetown, KY

Morning in Georgetown on Saturday

Local time

6:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°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

7 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

3h 29m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Olive Hill, KY to Georgetown, KY covers 155.3 miles and takes about 3h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are KY 15, Cumberland Road, West Liberty Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 77.6 miles from Olive Hill, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.28 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 3h 29m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Railroad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Scott Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 60): Navigation decision point.

The route from Olive Hill, KY to Georgetown, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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