How far is Ironville, KY from Nicholasville, KY?
The driving distance from Ironville, KY to Nicholasville, KY is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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 02h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Bath County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ironville and Nicholasville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ironville and Nicholasville.
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Start on Tiffany Drive
116 m · 17 sec · Tiffany Drive
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Continue on Brett Street
160 m · 28 sec · Brett Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pine Street
48 m · 8 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto West Donta Road
2902 ft · 1 min · West Donta Road
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Turn right
29 m · 3 sec
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Continue on Roberts Drive
1520 ft · 46 sec · Roberts Drive
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Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive
2549 ft · 1 min · Bob McCullough Drive
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Turn right onto 13th Street
1353 ft · 25 sec · 13th Street
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Continue on US Route 60
4.6 mi · 7 min · US Route 60
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Turn right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp slight right
2557 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
99.3 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Richmond, Knoxville
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
1535 ft · 19 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Lexington
1399 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Winchester Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Winchester Road
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Take the exit slight left toward KY 4 South: New Circle Road
1279 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto East New Circle Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · East New Circle Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Nicholasville, Lexington
1707 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Nicholasville Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Nicholasville Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
4.5 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · 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 Ironville and Nicholasville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US Route 60
Merge slight left
99.3 mi · 01h 47m
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 Ironville and Sunny near Nicholasville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ironville to Nicholasville?
The road trip is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Salt Lick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from Ironville and 69.7 miles from Nicholasville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 1:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.80 one way or $35.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ironville and Sunny near Nicholasville.
Stop Ideas Near Salt Lick
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 Salt Lick.
Maysville
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Ashland Transportation Center
Huntington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ironville and Nicholasville. Straight-line distance: 109.63 mi (176.43 km).
#1 Ironville
A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.
| Population | 288,649 |
| Coordinates | 38.4564700, -82.6923800 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| 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: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $17.80 | $35.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.07 | $40.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.97 | $43.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.03 | $50.07 |
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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