How far is Nicholasville, KY from Catlettsburg, KY?
The driving distance from Nicholasville, KY to Catlettsburg, KY is about 126.8 miles (204.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.2 miles (182.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Bath County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nicholasville and Catlettsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholasville and Catlettsburg.
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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
2.2 mi · 4 min · Nicholasville Road
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 4 East: New Circle Road
1811 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Circle Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · New Circle Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Alumni Drive
1175 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Alumni Drive
3104 ft · 1 min · Alumni Drive
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Turn left onto Man O War Boulevard
4.9 mi · 8 min · Man O War Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Winchester Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Winchester Road
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Turn left onto Haley Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Haley Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1579 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left
93 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Louisa, Ashland
1678 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Louisa Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Louisa Road
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Continue on Louisa Street
1.1 km · 51 sec · Louisa Street
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Turn right onto 35th Street
37 m · 2 sec · 35th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 35th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nicholasville and Catlettsburg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Haley Road
Keep slight left
93 mi · 01h 40m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Nicholasville and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Catlettsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nicholasville to Catlettsburg?
The road trip is about 126.8 miles (204.1 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Salt Lick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.3 miles from Nicholasville and 63.5 miles from Catlettsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.2 miles (182.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 1:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.89 one way or $33.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Nicholasville and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Catlettsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Salt Lick
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 Salt Lick.
Maysville
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Ashland Transportation Center
Huntington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nicholasville and Catlettsburg. Straight-line distance: 113.14 mi (182.08 km).
#1 Nicholasville
City in Kentucky
| Population | 30,888 |
| Coordinates | 37.8806300, -84.5730000 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Catlettsburg
City in Boyd County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,736 |
| Coordinates | 38.4048000, -82.6004400 |
| Altitude | 169 |
| Country | United States |
End: Catlettsburg (-82.60044, 38.4048)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 204 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $16.89 | $33.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.05 | $38.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.85 | $41.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.76 | $47.52 |
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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