How far is Nicholasville, KY from Flatwoods, KY?

The driving distance from Nicholasville, KY to Flatwoods, KY is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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
128.52 mi
02h 33m
Flight
110.09 mi
177.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.09 mi
Kilometers
177.18 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.52 mi
Kilometers
206.83 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flatwoods
Thu, Apr 16, 2:52 AM EDT
Return by in Nicholasville
Thu, Apr 16, 5:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nicholasville
2026-04-16T00:18
Arrive Flatwoods
Thu, Apr 16, 2:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 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
Salt Lick
KY

Human settlement in Bath County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Nicholasville
64.2 mi
01h 16m
To Flatwoods
64.3 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Nicholasville Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Nicholasville Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 4 East: New Circle Road

    1811 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto New Circle Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · New Circle Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Alumni Drive

    1175 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Alumni Drive

    3104 ft · 1 min · Alumni Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Man O War Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Man O War Boulevard

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Winchester Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Winchester Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Haley Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Haley Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    1579 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    9.7 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    81 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 67: Wurtland, Greenup

    1.4 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Industrial Parkway

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Industrial Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    843 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Argillite Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Argillite Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Argillite Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Argillite Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Greenbo Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Greenbo Boulevard

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bellefonte Road

    1500 ft · 38 sec · Bellefonte Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Argillite Road

    3009 ft · 1 min · Argillite Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Powell Lane

    7 m · 1 sec · Powell Lane

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Powell Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Haley Road
92.4 mi · 72%
Industrial Parkway
9.66 mi · 8%
Man O War Boulevard
4.92 mi · 4%
Lexington Road
4.47 mi · 3%
Argillite Road
3.84 mi · 3%
Winchester Road
3.09 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Haley Road

Keep slight left

81 mi · 01h 27m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
110.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salt Lick
01h 16m from Nicholasville
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Nicholasville and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Flatwoods.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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 64.2 miles from Nicholasville and 64.3 miles from Flatwoods.

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

The direct path is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.12 one way or $34.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Nicholasville and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Flatwoods.

Stop Ideas Near Salt Lick

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Salt Lick, 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 Salt Lick.

RAIL

Maysville

61 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

88 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

94 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

108 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nicholasville and Flatwoods. Straight-line distance: 110.09 mi (177.18 km).

Nicholasville

#1 Nicholasville

City in Kentucky

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

#2 Flatwoods

City in Kentucky

Population7,056
Coordinates38.5225800, -82.7171100
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Nicholasville (-84.573, 37.88063)
End: Flatwoods (-82.71711, 38.52258)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.54 gal
17.17 L · about $17.12
Round trip
$34.24
9.08 gal · 34.34 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.7 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.12 $34.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.31 $38.62
Premium $4.65 $21.13 $42.26
Diesel $5.30 $24.08 $48.16

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Nicholasville and Flatwoods. The current time is 00:18:38.

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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.