How far is Lawrenceburg, KY from Nicholasville, KY?

The driving distance from Lawrenceburg, KY to Nicholasville, KY is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.35 mi
00h 37m
Flight
20.69 mi
33.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.69 mi
Kilometers
33.29 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.35 mi
Kilometers
40.8 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nicholasville
Wed, Apr 15, 11:22 PM EDT
Return by in Lawrenceburg
Thu, Apr 16, 12:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrenceburg
2026-04-15T22:44
Arrive Nicholasville
Wed, Apr 15, 11:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lawrenceburg
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Versailles
KY

City in Woodford County, Kentucky, United States

From Lawrenceburg
12.7 mi
00h 18m
To Nicholasville
12.7 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    29 m · 9 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Woodford Street

    3169 ft · 54 sec · East Woodford Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Versailles Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Versailles Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Troy Pike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Troy Pike

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Pinckard Pike

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Pinckard Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on Keene-Versailles Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Keene-Versailles Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Pinchard Pike

    1974 ft · 41 sec · Pinchard Pike

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Keene Road

    860 ft · 21 sec · Keene Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Keene Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Keene Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North 3rd Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Oak Street

    932 ft · 23 sec · West Oak Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    641 ft · 13 sec · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Versailles Road
7.67 mi · 30%
Keene Road
5.31 mi · 21%
Pinckard Pike
4.47 mi · 18%
Keene-Versailles Road
2.13 mi · 8%
Troy Pike
1.66 mi · 7%
North 3rd Street
0.76 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Versailles Road

Continue on Versailles Road

7.67 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
20.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Versailles
00h 18m from Lawrenceburg
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lawrenceburg and Mostly Clear near Nicholasville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lawrenceburg to Nicholasville?

The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Versailles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Lawrenceburg and 12.7 miles from Nicholasville.

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

The direct path is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lawrenceburg and Mostly Clear near Nicholasville.

Stop Ideas Near Versailles

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

93 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Maysville

107 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

118 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

119 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrenceburg and Nicholasville. Straight-line distance: 20.69 mi (33.29 km).

Lawrenceburg

#1 Lawrenceburg

4th-class city in Anderson County, Kentucky, in the United States

Population11,529
Coordinates38.0373000, -84.8966200
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Nicholasville

#2 Nicholasville

City in Kentucky

Population30,888
Coordinates37.8806300, -84.5730000
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-84.896368, 38.037349)
End: North Main Street (-84.572926, 37.88061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.39 L · about $3.39
Round trip
$6.79
1.8 gal · 6.78 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.39 $6.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.83 $7.66
Premium $4.65 $4.19 $8.38
Diesel $5.30 $4.77 $9.55

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrenceburg and Nicholasville. The current time is 22:44:32.

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.