How far is Nicholasville, KY from Carlisle, KY?
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City in Kentucky, United States
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Route Summary
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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.
Sunny leaving Nicholasville and Sunny near Carlisle.
Trip Questions
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How long does it take to drive from Nicholasville to Carlisle?
The road trip is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Nicholasville and 23.4 miles from Carlisle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:16 PM EDT.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nicholasville and Sunny near Carlisle.
Stop Ideas Near Monterey
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nicholasville and Carlisle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholasville and Carlisle.
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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 · 21 sec · Bolivar Street
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Turn right onto South Broadway
4 mi · 8 min · South Broadway
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Continue on Paris Pike
5.9 mi · 7 min · Paris Pike
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Continue on Lexington Road
6.8 mi · 9 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Millersburg Road
6.9 mi · 8 min · Millersburg Road
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Continue on Millersburg Bypass
2.1 mi · 2 min · Millersburg Bypass
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Continue on US 68
2.2 mi · 2 min · US 68
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Continue on Carlisle Bypass
2661 ft · 44 sec · Carlisle Bypass
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Turn right onto Concrete Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Concrete Road
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Continue on West Main Street
2817 ft · 56 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nicholasville and Carlisle. Straight-line distance: 42.05 mi (67.68 km).
#1 Nicholasville
City in Kentucky
| Population | 30,888 |
| Coordinates | 37.8806300, -84.5730000 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carlisle
County seat in Kentucky
| Population | 2,059 |
| Coordinates | 38.3120200, -84.0274300 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carlisle (-84.02743, 38.31202)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
Gas Consumption
Fuel needed: 6.25 L (1.65 gal). Cost: $6.22
| Gas | Mid | Prem | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $/gal | $3.77 | $4.25 | $4.65 | $5.3 |
| Total | $6.22 | $7.02 | $7.68 | $8.75 |
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