How far is Nicholasville, KY from Irvine, KY?
The driving distance from Nicholasville, KY to Irvine, KY is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Arlington is a city in Madison County, Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nicholasville and Irvine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholasville and Irvine.
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Start on North Main Street
915 ft · 21 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Richmond Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Richmond Avenue
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Continue on Union Mill Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Union Mill Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Union Mill Road
6.4 mi · 11 min · Union Mill Road
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Turn right onto Tates Creek Road
2 mi · 4 min · Tates Creek Road
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Continue on Valley View Ferry
126 m · 2 min · Valley View Ferry
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Continue on Tates Creek Road
11.1 mi · 20 min · Tates Creek Road
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Continue on Tates Creek Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Tates Creek Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Irvine Road
10.9 mi · 16 min · Irvine Road
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Continue on Richmond Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Richmond Road
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Continue on Main Street
1566 ft · 44 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
131 m · 17 sec · Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nicholasville and Irvine.
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.
Tates Creek Road
Continue on Tates Creek Road
11.1 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Sunny leaving Nicholasville and Sunny near Irvine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nicholasville to Irvine?
The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Nicholasville and 21.5 miles from Irvine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35 miles (56.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.69 one way or $11.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nicholasville and Sunny near Irvine.
Stop Ideas Near Arlington
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 Arlington.
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nicholasville and Irvine. Straight-line distance: 35 mi (56.33 km).
#1 Nicholasville
City in Kentucky
| Population | 30,888 |
| Coordinates | 37.8806300, -84.5730000 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Irvine
City in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 2,289 |
| Coordinates | 37.7006400, -83.9738100 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Irvine (-83.97381, 37.70064)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.69 | $11.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.03 | $14.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.01 | $16.02 |
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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