How far is Nicholasville, KY from Greensburg, KY?
The driving distance from Nicholasville, KY to Greensburg, KY is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Marion County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nicholasville and Greensburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholasville and Greensburg.
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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
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Perryville Road
8.4 mi · 10 min · Perryville Road
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Continue on East 2nd Street
2890 ft · 42 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn left onto South Buell Street
2871 ft · 50 sec · South Buell Street
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Continue on Jane Todd Crawford Trail
5.8 mi · 9 min · Jane Todd Crawford Trail
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Continue on Danville Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Danville Highway
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Continue on New Danville Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · New Danville Highway
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Continue on Danville Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Danville Highway
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Continue on Jane Todd Crawford Trail
2261 ft · 38 sec · Jane Todd Crawford Trail
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Continue on Danville Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Danville Road
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Continue on Danville Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Danville Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Campbellsville Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Campbellsville Road
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Continue on Jane Todd Crawford Trail
1.6 km · 1 min · Jane Todd Crawford Trail
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Continue on Campbellsville Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Campbellsville Road
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Continue on New Campbellsville Road
5.3 mi · 6 min · New Campbellsville Road
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Continue on New Lebanon Road
6.1 mi · 7 min · New Lebanon Road
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Continue on East Broadway Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Street
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Continue on West Broadway
1646 ft · 21 sec · West Broadway
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Continue on Greensburg Road
10 mi · 11 min · Greensburg Road
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Continue on North Main Street
918 ft · 19 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Hodgenville Avenue
815 ft · 38 sec · East Hodgenville Avenue
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Turn right onto North Depot Street
74 m · 11 sec · North Depot Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Depot Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nicholasville and Greensburg.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Greensburg Road
Continue on Greensburg Road
10 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Nicholasville and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greensburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nicholasville to Greensburg?
The road trip is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Bradfordsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.2 miles from Nicholasville and 40.3 miles from Greensburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 3:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.71 one way or $21.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Nicholasville and Greensburg, 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 Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greensburg.
Stop Ideas Near Bradfordsville
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 Bradfordsville.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nicholasville and Greensburg. Straight-line distance: 66.36 mi (106.8 km).
#1 Nicholasville
City in Kentucky
| Population | 30,888 |
| Coordinates | 37.8806300, -84.5730000 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greensburg
City in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 2,057 |
| Coordinates | 37.2608900, -85.4988500 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greensburg (-85.49885, 37.26089)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $10.71 | $21.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.08 | $24.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.22 | $26.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.06 | $30.13 |
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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