How far is Flatwoods, KY from Nicholasville, KY?
The driving distance from Flatwoods, KY to Nicholasville, KY is about 131 miles (210.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
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.
Human settlement in Bath County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flatwoods and Nicholasville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flatwoods and Nicholasville.
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Start on Powell Lane
7 m · 8 sec · Powell Lane
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Turn left onto Argillite Road
3009 ft · 1 min · Argillite Road
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Turn right onto Bellefonte Road
1500 ft · 35 sec · Bellefonte Road
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Turn left onto Greenbo Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Greenbo Boulevard
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Continue on Argillite Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Argillite Road
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Continue on Argillite Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Argillite Road
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Take the ramp left
792 ft · 29 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Industrial Parkway
9.8 mi · 11 min · Industrial Parkway
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Keep slight right
1449 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
96.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Richmond, Knoxville
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
1535 ft · 19 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Lexington
1399 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Winchester Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Winchester Road
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Take the exit slight left toward KY 4 South: New Circle Road
1279 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto East New Circle Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · East New Circle Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Nicholasville, Lexington
1707 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Nicholasville Road
2.5 mi · 4 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 Flatwoods 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.
Industrial Parkway
Merge slight left
96.5 mi · 01h 44m
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 Sunny leaving Flatwoods 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 Flatwoods to Nicholasville?
The road trip is about 131 miles (210.9 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Salt Lick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.4 miles from Flatwoods and 65.7 miles from Nicholasville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 1:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.42 one way or $34.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Flatwoods and Mostly Clear near Nicholasville.
Stop Ideas Near Salt Lick
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 Salt Lick.
Maysville
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Ashland Transportation Center
Huntington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flatwoods and Nicholasville. Straight-line distance: 110.09 mi (177.18 km).
#1 Flatwoods
City in Kentucky
| Population | 7,056 |
| Coordinates | 38.5225800, -82.7171100 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| 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: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $17.42 | $34.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.65 | $39.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.50 | $43.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.50 | $49.01 |
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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