How far is Nicholasville, KY from Danville, KY?
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
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Human settlement in Mercer County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Route Summary
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A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Nicholasville and Sunny near Danville.
Trip Questions
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How long does it take to drive from Nicholasville to Danville?
The road trip is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Burgin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Nicholasville and 10.9 miles from Danville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nicholasville and Sunny near Danville.
Stop Ideas Near Burgin
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Louisville, Kentucky
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nicholasville and Danville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholasville and Danville.
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Start on North Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Nicholasville Bypass
6 mi · 7 min · Nicholasville Bypass
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Continue on Lexington Road
6.4 mi · 7 min · Lexington Road
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Turn right onto Chenault Bridge Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Chenault Bridge Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on East Lexington Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · East Lexington Avenue
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Turn left onto Wilderness Road
1377 ft · 27 sec · Wilderness Road
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1610 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nicholasville and Danville. Straight-line distance: 19.54 mi (31.45 km).
#1 Nicholasville
City in Kentucky
| Population | 30,888 |
| Coordinates | 37.8806300, -84.5730000 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Danville
City in Boyle County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 16,970 |
| Coordinates | 37.6456300, -84.7721700 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| Country | United States |
End: Danville (-84.77217, 37.64563)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Gas Consumption
Fuel needed: 2.91 L (0.77 gal). Cost: $2.9
| Gas | Mid | Prem | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $/gal | $3.77 | $4.25 | $4.65 | $5.3 |
| Total | $2.9 | $3.27 | $3.58 | $4.08 |
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