How far is Cloverport, KY from Nicholasville, KY?
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America
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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 Cloverport and Sunny near Nicholasville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cloverport to Nicholasville?
The road trip is about 144.7 miles (232.9 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Lebanon Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.3 miles from Cloverport and 72.5 miles from Nicholasville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.4 miles (180.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM CDT.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cloverport and Nicholasville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cloverport and Sunny near Nicholasville.
Stop Ideas Near Lebanon Junction
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 Lebanon Junction.
Louisville, Kentucky
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cloverport and Nicholasville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cloverport and Nicholasville.
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Start on Poplar Street
96 m · 19 sec · Poplar Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
137 m · 22 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
2920 ft · 1 min · Elm Street
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Turn left
12.1 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
22.4 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto Flaherty Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Flaherty Road
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Continue on Joe Prather Highway
10.4 mi · 12 min · Joe Prather Highway
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Turn right onto South Dixie Boulevard
1935 ft · 25 sec · South Dixie Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on South Dixie Boulevard
551 ft · 7 sec · South Dixie Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on South Dixie Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Dixie Boulevard
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Continue on North Dixie Highway
145 m · 6 sec · North Dixie Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Dixie Highway
4.8 mi · 6 min · North Dixie Highway
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Continue on West Dixie Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · West Dixie Avenue
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Turn left onto North Mulberry Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Mulberry Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1218 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
3127 ft · 38 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
67.6 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 33: Versailles
1752 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Troy Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Troy Pike
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Turn left onto Pinckard Pike
4.5 mi · 6 min · Pinckard Pike
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Continue on Keene-Versailles Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Keene-Versailles Road
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Continue on Pinchard Pike
1974 ft · 41 sec · Pinchard Pike
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Turn right onto Keene Road
860 ft · 21 sec · Keene Road
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Continue on Keene Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · Keene Road
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Continue on North 3rd Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North 3rd Street
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Turn left onto West Oak Street
932 ft · 23 sec · West Oak Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
641 ft · 13 sec · 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 Cloverport and Nicholasville. Straight-line distance: 112.41 mi (180.91 km).
#1 Cloverport
City in Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 1,151 |
| Coordinates | 37.8333900, -86.6327600 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| 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: 233 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
Gas Consumption
Fuel needed: 19.33 L (5.11 gal). Cost: $19.27
| Gas | Mid | Prem | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $/gal | $3.77 | $4.25 | $4.65 | $5.3 |
| Total | $19.27 | $21.73 | $23.78 | $27.1 |
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