How far is Nicholasville, KY from Bellevue, KY?
The driving distance from Nicholasville, KY to Bellevue, KY is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nicholasville and Bellevue.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholasville and Bellevue.
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Start on North Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Lexington Road
4.5 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Nicholasville Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Nicholasville Road
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Continue on South Limestone
1 mi · 2 min · South Limestone
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Turn left onto Winslow Street
128 m · 16 sec · Winslow Street
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Turn left onto South Upper Street
69 m · 10 sec · South Upper Street
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Turn right onto Bolivar Street
839 ft · 19 sec · Bolivar Street
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Continue on Oliver Lewis Way
1.3 km · 1 min · Oliver Lewis Way
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Continue on Newtown Pike
3.4 mi · 5 min · Newtown Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
1604 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati
74.4 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North, US 50 East: Columbus
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 50 East: Columbia Parkway
2753 ft · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 471 South: Newport Kentucky
1035 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
1507 ft · 20 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Newport, Bellevue
1248 ft · 31 sec
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Turn slight right onto Park Avenue
146 m · 23 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Dave Cowens Drive
1369 ft · 39 sec · Dave Cowens Drive
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Continue on Fairfield Avenue
2959 ft · 2 min · Fairfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
767 ft · 38 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto Poplar Street
752 ft · 33 sec · Poplar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nicholasville and Bellevue.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati
74.4 mi · 01h 22m
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 Clear leaving Nicholasville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bellevue.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nicholasville to Bellevue?
The road trip is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Corinth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Nicholasville and 48.2 miles from Bellevue.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 2:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.86 one way or $25.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Nicholasville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bellevue.
Stop Ideas Near Corinth
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 Corinth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nicholasville and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 84.85 mi (136.55 km).
#1 Nicholasville
City in Kentucky
| Population | 30,888 |
| Coordinates | 37.8806300, -84.5730000 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bellevue
City in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 5,767 |
| Coordinates | 39.1064500, -84.4788300 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bellevue (-84.47883, 39.10645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $12.86 | $25.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.50 | $29.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.87 | $31.74 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.09 | $36.17 |
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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