How far is Bloomfield, KY from Nicholasville, KY?

The driving distance from Bloomfield, KY to Nicholasville, KY is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
52.59 mi
01h 04m
Flight
40.59 mi
65.33 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.59 mi
Kilometers
65.33 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.59 mi
Kilometers
84.64 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nicholasville
Sat, Apr 11, 2:01 PM EDT
Return by in Bloomfield
Sat, Apr 11, 3:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomfield
2026-04-11T12:57
Arrive Nicholasville
Sat, Apr 11, 2:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomfield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lawrenceburg
KY

4th-class city in Anderson County, Kentucky, in the United States

From Bloomfield
26.3 mi
00h 32m
To Nicholasville
26.3 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomfield and Nicholasville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomfield and Nicholasville.

  1. 1

    Start on Springfield Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Springfield Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Springfield Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Springfield Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    703 ft · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway

    34.7 mi · 37 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 33: Versailles

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Troy Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Troy Pike

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Pinckard Pike

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Pinckard Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on Keene-Versailles Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Keene-Versailles Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Pinchard Pike

    1974 ft · 41 sec · Pinchard Pike

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Keene Road

    860 ft · 21 sec · Keene Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Keene Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Keene Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North 3rd Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Oak Street

    932 ft · 23 sec · West Oak Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    641 ft · 13 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomfield and Nicholasville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bluegrass Parkway
34.7 mi · 66%
Keene Road
5.31 mi · 10%
Pinckard Pike
4.47 mi · 9%
Springfield Road
3.11 mi · 6%
Keene-Versailles Road
2.13 mi · 4%
Troy Pike
1.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Bluegrass Parkway

Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway

34.7 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
40.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrenceburg
00h 32m from Bloomfield
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bloomfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nicholasville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomfield to Nicholasville?

The road trip is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km) and usually takes 01h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lawrenceburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Bloomfield and 26.3 miles from Nicholasville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.28 one way or $14.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bloomfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nicholasville.

Stop Ideas Near Lawrenceburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lawrenceburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lawrenceburg.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

79 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomfield and Nicholasville. Straight-line distance: 40.59 mi (65.33 km).

Bloomfield

#1 Bloomfield

City in Nelson County, Kentucky, USA

Population1,083
Coordinates37.9103400, -85.3166200
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Nicholasville

#2 Nicholasville

City in Kentucky

Population30,888
Coordinates37.8806300, -84.5730000
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomfield (-85.31662, 37.91034)
End: Nicholasville (-84.573, 37.88063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.32 L · about $7.28
Round trip
$14.56
3.86 gal · 14.64 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.28 $14.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.21 $16.42
Premium $4.65 $8.98 $17.96
Diesel $5.30 $10.24 $20.47

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomfield and Nicholasville. The current time is 12:57:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.