How far is Henderson, KY from Nicholasville, KY?
The driving distance from Henderson, KY to Nicholasville, KY is about 208 miles (334.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.6 miles (264.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Henderson and Nicholasville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Henderson and Nicholasville.
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Start on the route
30 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Street
65 m · 10 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto South Green Street
1360 ft · 39 sec · South Green Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street
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Keep slight left to continue on 2nd Street
534 ft · 10 sec · 2nd Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1194 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight right
1.3 km · 53 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Owensboro
1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
23.2 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Hawesville
2027 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wendell Ford Expressway
6.2 mi · 7 min · Wendell Ford Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 165 South: Bowling Green
2273 ft · 56 sec
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Continue straight
28.8 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
1772 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
60.1 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
1955 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
3052 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown
3252 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
67.6 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 33: Versailles
1752 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Troy Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Troy Pike
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Turn left onto Pinckard Pike
4.5 mi · 6 min · Pinckard Pike
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Continue on Keene-Versailles Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Keene-Versailles Road
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Continue on Pinchard Pike
1974 ft · 41 sec · Pinchard Pike
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Turn right onto Keene Road
860 ft · 21 sec · Keene Road
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Continue on Keene Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · Keene Road
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Continue on North 3rd Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North 3rd Street
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Turn left onto West Oak Street
932 ft · 23 sec · West Oak Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
641 ft · 13 sec · 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 Henderson 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.
Bluegrass Parkway
Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
67.6 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Henderson 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 Henderson to Nicholasville?
The road trip is about 208 miles (334.8 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?
Clarkson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.9 miles from Henderson and 104.1 miles from Nicholasville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.6 miles (264.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.68 one way or $55.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Henderson and Nicholasville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Henderson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Nicholasville.
Stop Ideas Near Clarkson
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 Clarkson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Henderson and Nicholasville. Straight-line distance: 164.6 mi (264.9 km).
#1 Henderson
City in and county seat of Henderson County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 27,974 |
| Coordinates | 37.8361500, -87.5900100 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| 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: 335 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $27.68 | $55.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.22 | $62.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.16 | $68.32 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.93 | $77.86 |
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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