How far is Midway, KY from Nicholasville, KY?

The driving distance from Midway, KY to Nicholasville, KY is about 206.2 miles (331.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.2 miles (294.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m 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
206.17 mi
03h 53m
Flight
183.16 mi
294.76 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.16 mi
Kilometers
294.76 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.17 mi
Kilometers
331.8 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nicholasville
Fri, Apr 17, 5:50 PM EDT
Return by in Midway
Fri, Apr 17, 8:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midway
2026-04-17T12:57
Arrive Nicholasville
Fri, Apr 17, 4:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 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
9:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midway
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
Clarkson
KY

Human settlement in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Midway
103 mi
01h 56m
To Nicholasville
103.2 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jones-Keeney Road

    20 m · 4 sec · Jones-Keeney Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Dawson Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Dawson Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West Arcadia Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Arcadia Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Industrial Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Industrial Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Charleston Road

    147 m · 11 sec · Charleston Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1232 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    13 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

    1783 ft · 22 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

    98.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

    1955 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

    3052 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown

    3252 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    67.6 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 33: Versailles

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Troy Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Troy Pike

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Pinckard Pike

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Pinckard Pike

  18. 18

    Continue on Keene-Versailles Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Keene-Versailles Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Pinchard Pike

    1974 ft · 41 sec · Pinchard Pike

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Keene Road

    860 ft · 21 sec · Keene Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Keene Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Keene Road

  22. 22

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North 3rd Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Oak Street

    932 ft · 23 sec · West Oak Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    641 ft · 13 sec · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Midway 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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
99.2 mi · 48%
Bluegrass Parkway
67.6 mi · 33%
Charleston Road
13.3 mi · 6%
Keene Road
5.31 mi · 3%
Dawson Road
4.92 mi · 2%
Pinckard Pike
4.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Western Kentucky Parkway

Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

98.9 mi · 01h 46m

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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
183.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarkson
01h 56m from Midway
Leave By
9:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Midway 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 Midway to Nicholasville?

The road trip is about 206.2 miles (331.8 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Clarkson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103 miles from Midway and 103.2 miles from Nicholasville.

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

The direct path is about 183.2 miles (294.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 9:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.45 one way or $54.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Midway and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Nicholasville.

Stop Ideas Near Clarkson

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

93 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Madisonville, KY

113 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midway and Nicholasville. Straight-line distance: 183.16 mi (294.76 km).

Midway

#1 Midway

Human settlement in Woodford County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,915
Coordinates37.1378300, -87.7811200
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Nicholasville

#2 Nicholasville

City in Kentucky

Population30,888
Coordinates37.8806300, -84.5730000
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Midway (-87.78112, 37.13783)
End: Nicholasville (-84.573, 37.88063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.28 gal
27.54 L · about $27.45
Round trip
$54.91
14.56 gal · 55.08 L
Estimated CO2
64.7 kg one way
Round trip: 129.4 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.45 $54.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.96 $61.92
Premium $4.65 $33.88 $67.76
Diesel $5.30 $38.61 $77.23

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 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Midway, KY and Nicholasville, KY. The current time in Midway is 12:57:04, although it is 13:57:04 in Nicholasville.

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.