How far is Nicholasville, KY from Guthrie, KY?

The driving distance from Nicholasville, KY to Guthrie, KY is about 207.2 miles (333.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.1 miles (267.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
207.24 mi
04h 01m
Flight
166.08 mi
267.28 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.08 mi
Kilometers
267.28 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.24 mi
Kilometers
333.52 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Guthrie
Fri, Apr 17, 10:55 PM CDT
Return by in Nicholasville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nicholasville
2026-04-17T19:54
Arrive Guthrie
Fri, Apr 17, 11:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nicholasville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Bonnieville
KY

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

From Nicholasville
103.6 mi
02h 00m
To Guthrie
103.7 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    71.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165, KY 9007: Owensboro, Scottsville

    1272 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 165: Owensboro

    2931 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 80: Russellville, Bowling Green

    1843 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Russellville Road

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Russellville Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Bowling Green Road

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Bowling Green Road

  20. 20

    Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · East Jefferson Davis Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Bowling Green Road

    2964 ft · 54 sec · Bowling Green Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East 9th Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East 9th Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Clarksville Road

    2287 ft · 41 sec · Clarksville Road

  24. 24

    Continue on West 9th Street

    762 ft · 15 sec · West 9th Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Clarksville Road

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Clarksville Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Russellville Road

    8.9 mi · 13 min · Russellville Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Ewing Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Ewing Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ewing Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bluegrass Parkway
140 mi · 68%
Russellville Road
17.1 mi · 8%
Bowling Green Road
12.4 mi · 6%
Clarksville Road
11 mi · 5%
Keene Road
5.31 mi · 3%
I 165
5.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Bluegrass Parkway

Merge slight left

71.9 mi · 01h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.1 mi
166.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bonnieville
02h 00m from Nicholasville
Leave By
8:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Nicholasville and Mostly Sunny near Guthrie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 207.2 miles (333.5 km) and usually takes 04h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bonnieville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.6 miles from Nicholasville and 103.7 miles from Guthrie.

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

The direct path is about 166.1 miles (267.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.57 one way or $55.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Nicholasville and Mostly Sunny near Guthrie.

Stop Ideas Near Bonnieville

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

98 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nicholasville and Guthrie. Straight-line distance: 166.08 mi (267.28 km).

Nicholasville

#1 Nicholasville

City in Kentucky

Population30,888
Coordinates37.8806300, -84.5730000
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
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#2 Guthrie

City in Kentucky, USA

Population1,426
Coordinates36.6483800, -87.1663900
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: Nicholasville (-84.573, 37.88063)
End: Guthrie (-87.16639, 36.64838)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.31 gal
27.68 L · about $27.57
Round trip
$55.13
14.62 gal · 55.36 L
Estimated CO2
65 kg one way
Round trip: 129.9 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.57 $55.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.09 $62.18
Premium $4.65 $34.02 $68.04
Diesel $5.30 $38.77 $77.54

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 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Nicholasville, KY and Guthrie, KY. The current time in Nicholasville is 19:54:19, although it is 18:54:19 in Guthrie.

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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.