How far is Lewisport, KY from Nicholasville, KY?

The driving distance from Lewisport, KY to Nicholasville, KY is about 163.1 miles (262.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127 miles (204.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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
163.1 mi
03h 12m
Flight
127.03 mi
204.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.03 mi
Kilometers
204.44 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.1 mi
Kilometers
262.49 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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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 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nicholasville
Sat, Apr 18, 5:03 AM EDT
Return by in Lewisport
Sat, Apr 18, 7:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewisport
2026-04-18T00:50
Arrive Nicholasville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 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
10:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewisport
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
Elizabethtown
KY

County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States

From Lewisport
81.5 mi
01h 36m
To Nicholasville
81.6 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pell Street

    17 m · 8 sec · Pell Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    55.4 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Flaherty Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Flaherty Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Joe Prather Highway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Joe Prather Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Dixie Boulevard

    1935 ft · 25 sec · South Dixie Boulevard

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on South Dixie Boulevard

    551 ft · 7 sec · South Dixie Boulevard

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on South Dixie Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Dixie Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on North Dixie Highway

    145 m · 6 sec · North Dixie Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on North Dixie Highway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · North Dixie Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on West Dixie Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Dixie Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Mulberry Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Mulberry Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right

    1218 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3127 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown

    1.5 km · 2 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 Lewisport and Nicholasville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bluegrass Parkway
67.6 mi · 41%
Joe Prather Highway
10.4 mi · 6%
Keene Road
5.31 mi · 3%
North Dixie Highway
4.91 mi · 3%
Pinckard Pike
4.47 mi · 3%
North Mulberry Street
2.88 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Bluegrass Parkway

Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

67.6 mi · 01h 12m

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
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
127 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabethtown
01h 36m from Lewisport
Leave By
10:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lewisport and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Nicholasville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 163.1 miles (262.5 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

Elizabethtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.5 miles from Lewisport and 81.6 miles from Nicholasville.

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

The direct path is about 127 miles (204.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 10:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.72 one way or $43.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lewisport and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Nicholasville.

Stop Ideas Near Elizabethtown

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

63 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewisport and Nicholasville. Straight-line distance: 127.03 mi (204.44 km).

Lewisport

#1 Lewisport

City in Hancock County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,681
Coordinates37.9370000, -86.9022100
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Nicholasville

#2 Nicholasville

City in Kentucky

Population30,888
Coordinates37.8806300, -84.5730000
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewisport (-86.90221, 37.937)
End: Nicholasville (-84.573, 37.88063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.76 gal
21.79 L · about $21.72
Round trip
$43.44
11.52 gal · 43.58 L
Estimated CO2
51.2 kg one way
Round trip: 102.4 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.72 $43.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.50 $48.99
Premium $4.65 $26.81 $53.61
Diesel $5.30 $30.55 $61.10

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lewisport, KY and Nicholasville, KY. The current time in Lewisport is 00:50:54, although it is 01:50:54 in Nicholasville.

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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.