How far is it from Somerset, KY, to Mount Vernon, KY, ?

The distance between Somerset, KY, and Mount Vernon, KY, is 29 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Somerset, KY, to Mount Vernon, KY, ?

The drive from Somerset, KY, to Mount Vernon, KY, takes approximately 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Somerset, KY, to Mount Vernon, KY, ?

The fastest route from Somerset, KY, to Mount Vernon, KY, covers 29 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.

Which direction is Mount Vernon, KY from Somerset, KY?

Mount Vernon, KY lies roughly to the north-east of Somerset, KY.

Which roads does the route from Somerset, KY to Mount Vernon, KY follow?

The drive from Somerset, KY to Mount Vernon, KY mainly follows KY 461.

Are there charging stations between Somerset, KY and Mount Vernon, KY?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Somerset, KY to Mount Vernon, KY, including DON FRANKLIN CL1-PL1-CUST-PK (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 1.

Somerset, KY Mount Vernon, KY

Distance: 29 miDuration: 40 min

Driving from Somerset, KY to Mount Vernon, KY takes about 40 min via KY 461. The distance is 29 mi. The straight-line distance is 25 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions14 · 29 mi

Starting on Beecher Street, this 28-mile trip takes about 37 minutes. The route follows KY 80 and KY 461 through rolling hills, ending in Mount Vernon, the Rockcastle County seat.

1 Depart right onto Beecher Street 64 yd
2 Turn right onto Adams Street 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn left onto Langdon Street 153 yd
4 At end of road, turn right onto Monticello Street 1 mi
5 Turn left onto South Main Street 2 mi
6 Turn right 62 yd
7 Continue right onto East Mount Vernon Street 2 mi
8 Turn left onto Mount Victory Road 65 yd

9 Turn right onto Hal Rogers Parkway 6 mi
10 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
11 Turn straight 18 mi
12 Turn right onto Richmond Street 1 mi
13 Turn right onto Negro Town Hill Road 1 mi
14 Arrive left onto Negro Town Hill Road

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The return trip from Mount Vernon, KY to Somerset, KY covers roughly the same distance, 29 mi.

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DON FRANKLIN CL1-PL1-CUST-PKCCS · 132 Turner Street, Somerset, KY, 42503150 kW

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Starting on Beecher Street, this 28-mile trip takes about 37 minutes. The route follows KY 80 and KY 461 through rolling hills, ending in Mount Vernon, the Rockcastle County seat.

Popular destinations close by

Mount Vernon, KY → Burnside, KY36 mi · 50 min Mount Vernon, KY → Stanford, KY26 mi · 35 min Mount Vernon, KY → Blue Grass Airport (LEX)60 mi · 1 h 25 min Mount Vernon, KY → Brodhead, KY9 mi · 15 min Mount Vernon, KY → Livingston, KY11 mi · 20 min Mount Vernon, KY → Berea, KY19 mi · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 2, 2026.

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How far is it from Somerset, KY, {fromState} to Mount Vernon, KY, {toState}?: The distance between Somerset, KY, {fromState} and Mount Vernon, KY, {toState} is 29 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Somerset, KY, {fromState} to Mount Vernon, KY, {toState}?: The drive from Somerset, KY, {fromState} to Mount Vernon, KY, {toState} takes approximately 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Somerset, KY, {fromState} to Mount Vernon, KY, {toState}?: The fastest route from Somerset, KY, {fromState} to Mount Vernon, KY, {toState} covers 29 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.
Which direction is Mount Vernon, KY from Somerset, KY?: Mount Vernon, KY lies roughly to the north-east of Somerset, KY.
Which roads does the route from Somerset, KY to Mount Vernon, KY follow?: The drive from Somerset, KY to Mount Vernon, KY mainly follows KY 461.
Are there charging stations between Somerset, KY and Mount Vernon, KY?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Somerset, KY to Mount Vernon, KY, including DON FRANKLIN CL1-PL1-CUST-PK (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 1.

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