How far is Carlisle, KY from Nicholasville, KY?
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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City in Kentucky, United States
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Route Summary
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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.
Sunny leaving Carlisle and Sunny near Nicholasville.
Trip Questions
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How long does it take to drive from Carlisle to Nicholasville?
The road trip is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Carlisle and 23.4 miles from Nicholasville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:18 PM EDT.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carlisle and Sunny near Nicholasville.
Stop Ideas Near Monterey
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carlisle and Nicholasville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carlisle and Nicholasville.
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Start on East Main Street
2817 ft · 56 sec · East Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Concrete Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Concrete Road
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Turn left onto Carlisle Bypass
2661 ft · 41 sec · Carlisle Bypass
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Continue on US 68
2.2 mi · 2 min · US 68
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Continue on Millersburg Bypass
2.1 mi · 2 min · Millersburg Bypass
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Continue on Millersburg Road
6.9 mi · 8 min · Millersburg Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Bank Row Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Bank Row Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Lexington Road
6.8 mi · 8 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Paris Pike
5.9 mi · 7 min · Paris Pike
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Continue on North Broadway
3.9 mi · 8 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto Bolivar Street
900 ft · 30 sec · Bolivar Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Upper Street
1195 ft · 31 sec · South Upper Street
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Turn straight onto South Limestone
1.3 km · 2 min · South Limestone
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Continue on Nicholasville Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Nicholasville Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
4.5 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carlisle and Nicholasville. Straight-line distance: 42.05 mi (67.68 km).
#1 Carlisle
County seat in Kentucky
| Population | 2,059 |
| Coordinates | 38.3120200, -84.0274300 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nicholasville
City in Kentucky
| Population | 30,888 |
| Coordinates | 37.8806300, -84.5730000 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nicholasville (-84.573, 37.88063)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
Gas Consumption
Fuel needed: 6.24 L (1.65 gal). Cost: $6.22
| Gas | Mid | Prem | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $/gal | $3.77 | $4.25 | $4.65 | $5.3 |
| Total | $6.22 | $7.02 | $7.68 | $8.75 |
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