The drive from Plano, KY to Georgetown, KY covers 241.9 miles and takes about 4h 49m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cumberland Parkway, KY 80, Cumberland Gap Parkway 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 $37.82 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
120.9 miles from Plano, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 13m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 49m. Total distance: 241.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 49m highway drive covering 241.9 miles, with most of the trip on Cumberland Parkway and KY 80. 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 24 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 KY 80. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near KY 622 / Plano Road.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 241.9 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KY 622 / Plano Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip|~0m in|KY 622 / Plano Road
Turn right onto KY 622 / Plano Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the ramp toward KY 9007 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward KY 9007 North
7
2.5 mi into trip|~4m in
Take the exit toward I 65 North: Louisville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1A
Toward I 65 North: Louisville
5
3.5 mi into trip|~5m in|I 65 / Interstate Highway 65
Merge onto I 65 / Interstate Highway 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
111.2 mi into trip|~2h 1m 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 Plano, KY and Georgetown, KY, road signs point toward Somerset, Glasgow, Burnside and Barbourville.
Somerset
25.1 mi in|~28m
Glasgow
25.1 mi in|~28m
Burnside
111.2 mi in|~2h 1m
Barbourville
157.3 mi in|~2h 56m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Cumberland Parkway
85.6 mi
1h 31m
KY 80
33.8 mi
40m
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
I 75
11.3 mi
12m
Longest stretch:
Cumberland Parkway
— 85.6 mi, about 1h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano, KY and Georgetown, KY.
1
Start on Larmon Mill Road
100 ft·7 sec·Larmon Mill Road
2
Turn right onto KY 622
2.0 mi·3 min·Plano Road
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward KY 9007 NorthUse the left lane.
4
Merge onto KY 9007
0.1 mi·7 sec·KY 9007
5
Take the exit
1.0 mi·1 min
Exit 1AToward I 65 North: LouisvilleUse the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 65
22 mi·23 min·Interstate Highway 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward Somerset, Glasgow
8
Merge onto Cumberland Parkway
86 mi·1 hr 31 min·Cumberland Parkway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Exit 86Toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside
10
Continue on KY 914
0.4 mi·33 sec·KY 914
11
Turn left onto KY 80
34 mi·40 min·KY 80
Use the left lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
13
Merge onto I 75
11 mi·12 min·I 75
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville
15
Turn left onto US 25E
2.0 mi·3 min·Corbin Bypass
16
Continue on US 25E
31 mi·36 min·Cumberland Gap Parkway
17
Continue on US 25E
1.8 mi·2 min·Bob Madon Bypass
18
Turn left onto US 119
16 mi·18 min·Harlan Road
19
Continue on US 119
13 mi·14 min·Pineville Road
20
Turn right onto US 421
1.1 mi·2 min·US 421
21
Turn left onto KY 38
386 ft·9 sec·KY 38
22
Enter roundabout onto KY 38
91 ft·1 sec·KY 38
23
Continue on KY 38
20 mi·34 min·KY 38
24
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 120.9 miles from Plano, KY, or about 2h 13m 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 53 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.9 miles or 2h 13m 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 46m
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 Plano, 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 Plano, KY
This is one driving day of about 241.9 miles and 4h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Plano, 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 Cumberland Parkway for about 85.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 120.9 mi from Plano, KY
· 2h 13m 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...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 108.4
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
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 200.2
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.82 one way
$75.64 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg85 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$41.52
$83.05
premium
$4.89
$46.55
$93.10
diesel
$5.61
$53.41
$106.82
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
72.6
0
$25.40
$11.61
Efficient EV
60.5
0
$21.17
$9.68
EV Truck/SUV
96.8
1
$33.87
$15.48
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 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
Plano, KY
Late night
in Plano on Friday
Local time
2:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Georgetown, KY
Late night
in Georgetown on Friday
Local time
3:36 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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
17 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 49m 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 Plano, KY to Georgetown, KY covers 241.9 miles and takes about 4h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cumberland Parkway, KY 80, 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 120.9 miles from Plano, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.82 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 241.9 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KY 622 / Plano Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Plano, 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.
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.
