How far is Nicholasville, KY from Augusta, KY?

The driving distance from Nicholasville, KY to Augusta, KY is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
90.76 mi
02h 04m
Flight
68.82 mi
110.75 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.82 mi
Kilometers
110.75 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.76 mi
Kilometers
146.07 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Sat, Apr 11, 1:26 PM EDT
Return by in Nicholasville
Sat, Apr 11, 3:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nicholasville
2026-04-11T11:22
Arrive Augusta
Sat, Apr 11, 1:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nicholasville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Carlisle
KY

County seat in Kentucky

From Nicholasville
45.4 mi
01h 02m
To Augusta
45.4 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Nicholasville Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Nicholasville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Limestone

    1 mi · 2 min · South Limestone

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Winslow Street

    128 m · 16 sec · Winslow Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Upper Street

    69 m · 10 sec · South Upper Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Bolivar Street

    839 ft · 21 sec · Bolivar Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Broadway

    4 mi · 8 min · South Broadway

  9. 9

    Continue on Paris Pike

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Paris Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on Lexington Road

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Lexington Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Millersburg Road

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Millersburg Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Millersburg Bypass

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Millersburg Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue on US 68

    2.2 mi · 2 min · US 68

  15. 15

    Continue on Carlisle Bypass

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Carlisle Bypass

  16. 16

    Continue on Maysville Road

    23.5 mi · 30 min · Maysville Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Clyde T. Barbour Highway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Clyde T. Barbour Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward AA, KY 9 North, KY 10 West: Brooksville

    1756 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto AA Highway

    12.8 mi · 16 min · AA Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Augusta Chatham Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Augusta Chatham Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Heather Renee French Boulevard

    2955 ft · 1 min · Heather Renee French Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Elizabeth Street

    68 m · 15 sec · Elizabeth Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    48 m · 8 sec · East 4th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    49 m · 12 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maysville Road
23.5 mi · 26%
AA Highway
12.8 mi · 14%
Lexington Road
11.3 mi · 12%
Millersburg Road
6.92 mi · 8%
Paris Pike
5.87 mi · 6%
Nicholasville Road
4.69 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Maysville Road

Continue on Maysville Road

23.5 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
68.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carlisle
01h 02m from Nicholasville
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Nicholasville and Mostly Sunny near Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Nicholasville and 45.4 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.07 one way or $24.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Carlisle

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

44 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

98 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

98 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

103 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nicholasville and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 68.82 mi (110.75 km).

Nicholasville

#1 Nicholasville

City in Kentucky

Population30,888
Coordinates37.8806300, -84.5730000
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
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#2 Augusta

City in Kentucky, United States

Population1,142
Coordinates38.7717400, -84.0057600
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Nicholasville (-84.573, 37.88063)
End: Augusta (-84.00576, 38.77174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.2 gal
12.12 L · about $12.07
Round trip
$24.13
6.4 gal · 24.24 L
Estimated CO2
28.4 kg one way
Round trip: 56.9 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.07 $24.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.61 $27.22
Premium $4.65 $14.89 $29.79
Diesel $5.30 $16.97 $33.95

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Nicholasville and Augusta. The current time is 11:22:00.

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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.