How far is Hodgenville, KY from Nicholasville, KY?
The driving distance from Hodgenville, KY to Nicholasville, KY is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Washington County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hodgenville and Nicholasville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hodgenville and Nicholasville.
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Start on East Main Street
5 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Lincoln Square
135 m · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto East Main Street
2677 ft · 45 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Bardstown Road
10 mi · 15 min · Bardstown Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on New Haven Road
10 mi · 15 min · New Haven Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1568 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway
47.3 mi · 51 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 Hodgenville 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
Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway
47.3 mi · 00h 51m
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 Hodgenville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Nicholasville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hodgenville to Nicholasville?
The road trip is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Willisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Hodgenville and 42.4 miles from Nicholasville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 3:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.28 one way or $22.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hodgenville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Nicholasville.
Stop Ideas Near Willisburg
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 Willisburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hodgenville and Nicholasville. Straight-line distance: 67.2 mi (108.15 km).
#1 Hodgenville
City in of LaRue County, Kentucky, in the United States
| Population | 3,255 |
| Coordinates | 37.5739500, -85.7399600 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| 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: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.28 | $22.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.72 | $25.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.92 | $27.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.86 | $31.72 |
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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