How far is Nicholasville, KY from Edmonton, KY?

The driving distance from Nicholasville, KY to Edmonton, KY is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
104.46 mi
02h 03m
Flight
84.39 mi
135.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.39 mi
Kilometers
135.82 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.46 mi
Kilometers
168.11 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edmonton
Sat, Apr 18, 6:20 AM CDT
Return by in Nicholasville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nicholasville
2026-04-18T05:17
Arrive Edmonton
Sat, Apr 18, 7:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:24 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
Liberty
KY

City in Kentucky, United States

From Nicholasville
52.2 mi
01h 01m
To Edmonton
52.3 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Nicholasville Bypass

    6 mi · 7 min · Nicholasville Bypass

  3. 3

    Continue on Lexington Road

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Lexington Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Chenault Bridge Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Chenault Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Lexington Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lexington Road

  7. 7

    Continue on East Lexington Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Lexington Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Wilderness Road

    1377 ft · 27 sec · Wilderness Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2160 ft · 48 sec · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Hustonville Road

    47.2 mi · 54 min · Hustonville Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Cumberland Parkway West

    2114 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

    32 mi · 34 min · Cumberland Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68: Edmonton, Greensburg

    1833 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Greensburg Road

    107 m · 5 sec · Greensburg Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Greensburg Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Greensburg Street

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    63 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto North Main Street

    1960 ft · 39 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    10 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nicholasville and Edmonton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hustonville Road
47.2 mi · 45%
Cumberland Parkway
32 mi · 31%
Lexington Road
10.7 mi · 10%
Nicholasville Bypass
6.02 mi · 6%
North Main Street
2.56 mi · 2%
Chenault Bridge Road
1.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Hustonville Road

Continue on Hustonville Road

47.2 mi · 00h 54m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
84.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Liberty
01h 01m from Nicholasville
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Nicholasville and Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Edmonton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Liberty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.2 miles from Nicholasville and 52.3 miles from Edmonton.

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

The direct path is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.91 one way or $27.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Nicholasville and Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Edmonton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nicholasville and Edmonton. Straight-line distance: 84.39 mi (135.82 km).

Nicholasville

#1 Nicholasville

City in Kentucky

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

#2 Edmonton

City in Kentucky, U.

Population1,597
Coordinates36.9800600, -85.6121900
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Nicholasville (-84.573, 37.88063)
End: Edmonton (-85.61219, 36.98006)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.69 gal
13.95 L · about $13.91
Round trip
$27.83
7.38 gal · 27.9 L
Estimated CO2
32.8 kg one way
Round trip: 65.6 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.91 $27.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.69 $31.39
Premium $4.65 $17.17 $34.35
Diesel $5.30 $19.57 $39.14

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Nicholasville, KY and Edmonton, KY. The current time in Nicholasville is 05:17:01, although it is 04:17:01 in Edmonton.

Distance to Other Cities

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