How far is Burlington, KY from Nicholasville, KY?
The driving distance from Burlington, KY to Nicholasville, KY is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burlington and Nicholasville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington and Nicholasville.
-
1
Start on Jefferson Street
21 m · 5 sec · Jefferson Street
-
2
Turn right onto Washington Street
975 ft · 22 sec · Washington Street
-
3
Continue on Burlington Pike
4.4 mi · 7 min · Burlington Pike
-
4
Take the ramp right toward I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville
1.6 mi · 4 min
-
5
Merge slight left
64.4 mi · 1 hr 9 min
-
6
Take the exit slight right toward KY 922: Airport, Lexington
1442 ft · 38 sec
-
7
Turn right onto Newtown Pike
3.3 mi · 5 min · Newtown Pike
-
8
Continue on Oliver Lewis Way
1.4 km · 1 min · Oliver Lewis Way
-
9
Continue on Bolivar Street
877 ft · 24 sec · Bolivar Street
-
10
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Upper Street
1195 ft · 31 sec · South Upper Street
-
11
Turn straight onto South Limestone
1.3 km · 2 min · South Limestone
-
12
Continue on Nicholasville Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Nicholasville Road
-
13
Continue on Lexington Road
4.5 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road
-
14
Turn left onto North Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
-
15
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Burlington and Nicholasville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 South
Merge slight left
64.4 mi · 01h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Burlington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Nicholasville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burlington to Nicholasville?
The road trip is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Corinth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.6 miles from Burlington and 47 miles from Nicholasville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.07 one way or $24.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Burlington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Nicholasville.
Stop Ideas Near Corinth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Corinth.
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
Maysville
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Nicholasville. Straight-line distance: 79.67 mi (128.21 km).
#1 Burlington
Census-designated place in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 15,926 |
| Coordinates | 39.0275600, -84.7241100 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nicholasville
City in Kentucky
| Population | 30,888 |
| Coordinates | 37.8806300, -84.5730000 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-84.572926, 37.88061)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $12.07 | $24.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.61 | $27.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.89 | $29.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.97 | $33.95 |
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 18, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.