How far is Falmouth, KY from Nicholasville, KY?
The driving distance from Falmouth, KY to Nicholasville, KY is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.5 miles (91 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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 33m.
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.
County seat of Bourbon County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Falmouth and Nicholasville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Falmouth and Nicholasville.
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Start on Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Highway 27 South
7 mi · 10 min · U.S. Highway 27 South
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Continue on Falmouth Road
12.8 mi · 18 min · Falmouth Road
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Turn right
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Leesburg Pike
13 m · 2 sec · Leesburg Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Leesburg Pike
3.5 mi · 5 min · Leesburg Pike
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Turn left
82 m · 12 sec
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Continue on Russell Cave Road
19.8 mi · 30 min · Russell Cave Road
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Turn right onto West New Circle Road
1.4 km · 1 min · West New Circle Road
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 922 North
769 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Newtown Pike
33 m · 2 sec · Newtown Pike
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Continue on Newtown Pike
1.7 mi · 3 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 Falmouth and Nicholasville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Russell Cave Road
Continue on Russell Cave Road
19.8 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Falmouth and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Nicholasville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Falmouth to Nicholasville?
The road trip is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Paris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Falmouth and 31.6 miles from Nicholasville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.5 miles (91 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.41 one way or $16.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Falmouth and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Nicholasville.
Stop Ideas Near Paris
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Falmouth and Nicholasville. Straight-line distance: 56.56 mi (91.02 km).
#1 Falmouth
City in Kentucky
| Population | 2,086 |
| Coordinates | 38.6767400, -84.3302100 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| 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: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.48 | $18.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.38 | $20.76 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.83 | $23.66 |
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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