How far is Dayton, KY from Nicholasville, KY?
The driving distance from Dayton, KY to Nicholasville, KY is about 100.5 miles (161.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Nicholasville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Nicholasville.
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Start on Dayton Avenue
14 m · 8 sec · Dayton Avenue
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue
2488 ft · 2 min · 6th Avenue
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Continue on Fairfield Avenue
1.3 km · 3 min · Fairfield Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 471 North
1940 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
1808 ft · 24 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50, I 71 South: Third Street, Columbia Parkway
582 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West, I 71 South: Third Street
1561 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
937 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West, I 71 South, I 75 South
77.9 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 922: Airport, Lexington
1442 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Newtown Pike
3.3 mi · 5 min · Newtown Pike
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Continue on Oliver Lewis Way
1.4 km · 1 min · Oliver Lewis Way
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Continue on Bolivar Street
877 ft · 24 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
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton 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.
US 50 West
Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West, I 71 South, I 75 South
77.9 mi · 01h 27m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Dayton and Mostly Clear near Nicholasville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Nicholasville?
The road trip is about 100.5 miles (161.7 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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 48.5 miles from Dayton and 51.9 miles from Nicholasville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 2:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.39 one way or $26.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Dayton and Mostly Clear 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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Nicholasville. Straight-line distance: 85.31 mi (137.29 km).
#1 Dayton
City in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 5,647 |
| Coordinates | 39.1128400, -84.4727200 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| 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: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $13.39 | $26.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.10 | $30.20 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.52 | $33.04 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.83 | $37.66 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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