Origin
Russell Springs, KY
Afternoon in Russell Springs on Saturday
Local time
3:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Russell Springs, 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 15m
Distance
155.6 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
4 AM
3h 4m
★
6 AM
3h 16m
8 AM
3h 40m
10 AM
3h 24m
12 PM
3h 22m
3 PM
3h 25m
5 PM
3h 39m
8 PM
3h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Russell Springs, KY
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Georgetown, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Russell Springs, KY to Georgetown, KY covers 155.6 miles and takes about 3h 15m 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 Gap Parkway, Cumberland Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.8 miles on KY 80. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.33 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
77.8 miles from Russell Springs, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| KY 80 | 33.8 mi | 40m |
| Cumberland Gap Parkway | 30.7 mi | 36m |
| Cumberland Parkway | 23.2 mi | 24m |
| KY 38 | 19.7 mi | 34m |
| Harlan Road | 15.9 mi | 18m |
| Pineville Road | 13.1 mi | 14m |
| I 75 | 11.3 mi | 12m |
| Corbin Bypass | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
KY 80
— 33.8 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Russell Springs, KY and Georgetown, KY.
1
Start on KY 379
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto KY 619
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Maple Street
3
Turn right onto US 127
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 127
4
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward Cumberland Parkway East
5
Merge onto Cumberland Parkway
23 mi
·
24 min
·
Cumberland Parkway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 86
Toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside
7
Continue on KY 914
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
KY 914
8
Turn left onto KY 80
34 mi
·
40 min
·
KY 80
Use the left lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
10
Merge onto I 75
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 75
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 77.8 miles from Russell Springs, KY, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.8 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 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.8 miles or 1h 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 2h 31m
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 Russell Springs, 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 Russell Springs, KY
This is one driving day of about 155.6 miles and 3h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Russell Springs, 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 80 for about 33.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 77.8 miles from Russell Springs, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 136.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 127
Turn right onto US 127
Navigation decision point
6
25 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
4
25.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
KY 80
Turn left onto KY 80
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
71 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Take the exit toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville
5
136.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 41m in
|
KY 38
Enter roundabout onto KY 38
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.33 one way
$48.65 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $26.71 | $53.42 |
| premium | $4.89 | $29.94 | $59.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.35 | $68.71 |
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: 54.4 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 | 46.7 | 0 | $16.34 | $7.47 |
| Efficient EV | 38.9 | 0 | $13.61 | $6.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.2 | 0 | $21.78 | $9.96 |
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.
Destination
Georgetown, KY
Afternoon in Georgetown on Saturday
Local time
4:10 PM
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
4 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 15m 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.
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
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 21.5
View on nps.gov
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
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 112.7
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
155.6 mi in 3h 15m, mostly highway — 33.8 mi of that is on KY 80.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.8 mi on KY 80.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on KY 80 and Cumberland Gap Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near US 127.
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 3h 15m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (US 127): Navigation decision point; at 25 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.6 miles (KY 80): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Russell Springs, KY and Georgetown, KY, road signs point toward Burnside and Barbourville.
Burnside
25 mi in
|
~28m
Barbourville
71 mi in
|
~1h 23m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 15m. Total distance: 155.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.8 miles on KY 80. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (US 127): Navigation decision point; at 25 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.6 miles (KY 80): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument and Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Georgetown, KY, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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