How far is Crittenden, KY from Nicholasville, KY?

The driving distance from Crittenden, KY to Nicholasville, KY is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
71.12 mi
01h 17m
Flight
62.36 mi
100.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.36 mi
Kilometers
100.36 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.12 mi
Kilometers
114.45 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nicholasville
Sat, Apr 18, 6:34 AM EDT
Return by in Crittenden
Sat, Apr 18, 7:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crittenden
2026-04-18T05:17
Arrive Nicholasville
Sat, Apr 18, 6:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crittenden
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
Sadieville
KY

City in Scott County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Crittenden
33.9 mi
00h 38m
To Nicholasville
37.3 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    853 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Violet Road

    1762 ft · 46 sec · Violet Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 South: Lexington

    1567 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    50.4 mi · 54 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 922: Airport, Lexington

    1442 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Newtown Pike

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Newtown Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on Oliver Lewis Way

    1.4 km · 1 min · Oliver Lewis Way

  8. 8

    Continue on Bolivar Street

    877 ft · 24 sec · Bolivar Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Upper Street

    1195 ft · 31 sec · South Upper Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto South Limestone

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Limestone

  11. 11

    Continue on Nicholasville Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Nicholasville Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Lexington Road

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crittenden 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
50.7 mi · 71%
Nicholasville Road
4.69 mi · 7%
Lexington Road
4.46 mi · 6%
Newtown Pike
3.29 mi · 5%
North Main Street
1.67 mi · 2%
Oliver Lewis Way
0.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

50.4 mi · 00h 54m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
62.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sadieville
00h 38m from Crittenden
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Crittenden 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 Crittenden to Nicholasville?

The road trip is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Sadieville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Crittenden and 37.3 miles from Nicholasville.

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

The direct path is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.47 one way or $18.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Crittenden and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Nicholasville.

Stop Ideas Near Sadieville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sadieville, 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 Sadieville.

RAIL

Maysville

73 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

79 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

80 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

108 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crittenden and Nicholasville. Straight-line distance: 62.36 mi (100.36 km).

Crittenden

#1 Crittenden

City in Kentucky, USA

Population3,925
Coordinates38.7828400, -84.6052200
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Nicholasville

#2 Nicholasville

City in Kentucky

Population30,888
Coordinates37.8806300, -84.5730000
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: US 25 (-84.605228, 38.782846)
End: North Main Street (-84.572926, 37.88061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.5 L · about $9.47
Round trip
$18.93
5.02 gal · 19 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.47 $18.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.68 $21.35
Premium $4.65 $11.68 $23.36
Diesel $5.30 $13.31 $26.63

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

There is no time difference between Crittenden and Nicholasville. The current time is 05:17:25.

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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.