How far is Hendron, KY from Nicholasville, KY?

The driving distance from Hendron, KY to Nicholasville, KY is about 257.9 miles (415 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229.9 miles (370 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
257.88 mi
04h 05m
Flight
229.91 mi
370 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.91 mi
Kilometers
370 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
257.88 mi
Kilometers
415.01 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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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 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nicholasville
Sun, Apr 12, 8:34 AM EDT
Return by in Hendron
Sun, Apr 12, 11:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hendron
2026-04-12T03:28
Arrive Nicholasville
Sun, Apr 12, 7:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:06 AM to 1:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hendron
9:00 PM CDT
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
Caneyville
KY

Human settlement in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Hendron
129.5 mi
02h 02m
To Nicholasville
128.4 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on At Massa Drive

    93 m · 15 sec · At Massa Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Felix Avenue

    552 ft · 31 sec · Felix Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Mayfield Road

    2561 ft · 57 sec · Old Mayfield Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Elmdale Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Elmdale Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1857 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Lone Oak Road

    1457 ft · 46 sec · Lone Oak Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Nashville

    1037 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    34 mi · 36 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North: Elizabethtown, Princeton

    38.3 mi · 42 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

    1783 ft · 22 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

    98.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

    1955 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

    3052 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown

    3252 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    67.6 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 33: Versailles

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Troy Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Troy Pike

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Pinckard Pike

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Pinckard Pike

  20. 20

    Continue on Keene-Versailles Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Keene-Versailles Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Pinchard Pike

    1974 ft · 41 sec · Pinchard Pike

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Keene Road

    860 ft · 21 sec · Keene Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Keene Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Keene Road

  24. 24

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North 3rd Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Oak Street

    932 ft · 23 sec · West Oak Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    641 ft · 13 sec · North Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
99.2 mi · 38%
Bluegrass Parkway
67.6 mi · 26%
I 69 North
38.3 mi · 15%
Nashville
34.2 mi · 13%
Keene Road
5.31 mi · 2%
Pinckard Pike
4.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Western Kentucky Parkway

Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

98.9 mi · 01h 46m

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
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28 mi
229.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caneyville
02h 02m from Hendron
Leave By
8:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hendron 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 Hendron to Nicholasville?

The road trip is about 257.9 miles (415 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?

Caneyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.5 miles from Hendron and 128.4 miles from Nicholasville.

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

The direct path is about 229.9 miles (370 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 8:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.32 one way or $68.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hendron and Nicholasville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hendron and Mostly Sunny near Nicholasville.

Stop Ideas Near Caneyville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Caneyville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Caneyville.

BUS

Madisonville, KY

88 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

112 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Evansville, IN

113 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hendron and Nicholasville. Straight-line distance: 229.91 mi (370 km).

Hendron

#1 Hendron

Census designated place

Population4,687
Coordinates37.0395000, -88.6292200
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Nicholasville

#2 Nicholasville

City in Kentucky

Population30,888
Coordinates37.8806300, -84.5730000
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: At Massa Drive (-88.629431, 37.039505)
End: North Main Street (-84.572926, 37.88061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 415 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.1 gal
34.45 L · about $34.32
Round trip
$68.63
18.2 gal · 68.9 L
Estimated CO2
80.9 kg one way
Round trip: 161.7 kg / 356 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.32 $68.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.70 $77.40
Premium $4.65 $42.35 $84.70
Diesel $5.30 $48.27 $96.53

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 · Apr 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hendron, KY and Nicholasville, KY. The current time in Hendron is 03:28:46, although it is 04:28:46 in Nicholasville.

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.