How far is Nicholasville, KY from Cloverport, KY?

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
143.95 mi
02h 51m
Flight
112.41 mi
180.91 km direct

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

Flight Distance

112.41 mi
180.91 km · 00h 13m flight

Driving Distance

143.95 mi
231.66 km · 02h 51m drive

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cloverport
Thu, Apr 9, 10:58 PM CDT
Return by in Nicholasville
Fri, Apr 10, 2:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nicholasville
2026-04-09T21:06
Arrive Cloverport
Thu, Apr 9, 11:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:46 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
Lebanon Junction
KY

City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Nicholasville
71.9 mi
01h 25m
To Cloverport
72.1 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 9 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
78°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 9 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.6 mi
112.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon Junction
01h 25m from Nicholasville
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Nicholasville and Sunny near Cloverport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 144 miles (231.7 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Lebanon Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.9 miles from Nicholasville and 72.1 miles from Cloverport.

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

The direct path is about 112.4 miles (180.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 12:46 PM EDT.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nicholasville and Sunny near Cloverport.

Stop Ideas Near Lebanon Junction

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

47 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    641 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Oak Street

    932 ft · 20 sec · West Oak Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North 3rd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North 3rd Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Keene Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Keene Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Keene Road

    860 ft · 20 sec · Keene Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Pinchard Pike

    1974 ft · 40 sec · Pinchard Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on Keene-Versailles Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Keene-Versailles Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Pinckard Pike

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Pinckard Pike

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Troy Pike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Troy Pike

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left

    1839 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway

    67.6 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    2137 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1196 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62, KY 61: Elizabethtown

    1576 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 62: Historic Downtown Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown

    65 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Mulberry Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Mulberry Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Ring Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Ring Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Dixie Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · North Dixie Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on North Dixie Highway

    2473 ft · 49 sec · North Dixie Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Joe Prather Highway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Joe Prather Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Flaherty Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Flaherty Road

  22. 22

    Turn left

    37.4 mi · 43 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    2920 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    137 m · 22 sec · 5th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Poplar Street

    96 m · 14 sec · Poplar Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nicholasville and Cloverport. Straight-line distance: 112.41 mi (180.91 km).

Nicholasville

#1 Nicholasville

City in Kentucky

Population30,888
Coordinates37.8806300, -84.5730000
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Cloverport

#2 Cloverport

City in Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States

Population1,151
Coordinates37.8333900, -86.6327600
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Start: Nicholasville (-84.573, 37.88063)
End: Cloverport (-86.63276, 37.83339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Gas Consumption

Fuel needed: 19.23 L (5.08 gal). Cost: $19.16

GasMidPremDiesel
$/gal$3.77$4.25$4.65$5.3
Total$19.16$21.61$23.64$26.94

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 09, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Nicholasville, KY and Cloverport, KY. The current time in Nicholasville is 21:06:58, although it is 20:06:58 in Cloverport.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.