How far is Georgetown, KY from Nicholasville, KY?

The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Nicholasville, KY is about 169 miles (271.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
168.93 mi
03h 10m
Flight
107.86 mi
173.59 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.86 mi
Kilometers
173.59 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.93 mi
Kilometers
271.86 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nicholasville
Sat, May 30, 1:44 PM EDT
Return by in Georgetown
Sat, May 30, 4:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-05-30T10:34
Arrive Nicholasville
Sat, May 30, 1:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Georgetown
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
North Corbin
KY

City in Kentucky, United States of America

From Georgetown
84.4 mi
01h 35m
To Nicholasville
84.6 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19.6 mi · 34 min

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    27 m · 2 sec

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout

    105 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    29 mi · 33 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    34.4 mi · 43 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Lexington

    1811 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    29.5 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25: Mount Vernon, Livingston

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    54 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Daniel Boone Trail

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Daniel Boone Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on Crab Orchard Road

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Crab Orchard Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    26.7 mi · 30 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Georgetown and Nicholasville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
29.9 mi · 18%
Crab Orchard Road
23.5 mi · 14%
South Main Street
2.21 mi · 1%
South Daniel Boone Trail
2.11 mi · 1%
US 25
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn right

34.4 mi · 00h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.1 mi
107.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Corbin
01h 35m from Georgetown
Leave By
10:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Georgetown and Mostly Sunny near Nicholasville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Georgetown to Nicholasville?

The road trip is about 169 miles (271.9 km) and usually takes 03h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North Corbin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.4 miles from Georgetown and 84.6 miles from Nicholasville.

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

The direct path is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.48 one way or $44.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Georgetown and Mostly Sunny near Nicholasville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Nicholasville. Straight-line distance: 107.86 mi (173.59 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Nicholasville

#2 Nicholasville

City in Kentucky

Population30,888
Coordinates37.8806300, -84.5730000
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: KY 38 (-83.055148, 36.889287)
End: North Main Street (-84.572926, 37.88061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.96 gal
22.56 L · about $22.48
Round trip
$44.95
11.92 gal · 45.12 L
Estimated CO2
53 kg one way
Round trip: 105.9 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.48 $44.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.35 $50.70
Premium $4.65 $27.74 $55.48
Diesel $5.30 $31.61 $63.22

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Georgetown and Nicholasville. The current time is 10:34:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.