How far is Highview, KY from Nicholasville, KY?

The driving distance from Highview, KY to Nicholasville, KY is about 76.9 miles (123.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60 miles (96.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
76.89 mi
01h 25m
Flight
60.02 mi
96.59 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.02 mi
Kilometers
96.59 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.89 mi
Kilometers
123.75 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nicholasville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:57 AM EDT
Return by in Highview
Thu, Apr 23, 2:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highview
2026-04-22T23:32
Arrive Nicholasville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Highview
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Frankfort
KY

County seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city

From Highview
38.4 mi
00h 42m
To Nicholasville
38.5 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Highview Drive

    34 m · 7 sec · Highview Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fegenbush Lane

    1.1 km · 1 min · Fegenbush Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Beulah Church Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Beulah Church Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 265 East, KY 841 East

    1959 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Lexington

    3233 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    38.5 mi · 41 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Frankfort, Versailles

    1576 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Versailles

    76 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Versailles Road

    3229 ft · 45 sec · Versailles Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Frankfort Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Frankfort Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Frankfort Road

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Frankfort Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Frankfort Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Frankfort Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Troy Pike

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Troy Pike

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Pinckard Pike

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Pinckard Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on Keene-Versailles Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Keene-Versailles Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Pinchard Pike

    1974 ft · 41 sec · Pinchard Pike

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Keene Road

    860 ft · 21 sec · Keene Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Keene Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Keene Road

  21. 21

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North 3rd Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Oak Street

    932 ft · 23 sec · West Oak Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    641 ft · 13 sec · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Highview 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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
39.1 mi · 51%
Gene Snyder Freeway
9.5 mi · 12%
Frankfort Road
5.9 mi · 8%
Keene Road
5.31 mi · 7%
Pinckard Pike
4.47 mi · 6%
Keene-Versailles Road
2.13 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

38.5 mi · 00h 41m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
60 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frankfort
00h 42m from Highview
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Highview 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 Highview to Nicholasville?

The road trip is about 76.9 miles (123.8 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Frankfort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.4 miles from Highview and 38.5 miles from Nicholasville.

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

The direct path is about 60 miles (96.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Highview and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Nicholasville.

Stop Ideas Near Frankfort

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Frankfort, 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 Frankfort.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

78 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

104 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

106 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

108 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Highview and Nicholasville. Straight-line distance: 60.02 mi (96.59 km).

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#1 Highview

City in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America

Population15,167
Coordinates38.1428500, -85.6241300
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Nicholasville

#2 Nicholasville

City in Kentucky

Population30,888
Coordinates37.8806300, -84.5730000
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Highview Drive (-85.623939, 38.14275)
End: North Main Street (-84.572926, 37.88061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.71 gal
10.27 L · about $10.22
Round trip
$20.44
5.42 gal · 20.54 L
Estimated CO2
24.1 kg one way
Round trip: 48.2 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.22 $20.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.53 $23.05
Premium $4.65 $12.61 $25.22
Diesel $5.30 $14.37 $28.75

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Highview and Nicholasville. The current time is 23:32:36.

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.