How far is Nicholasville, KY from Leitchfield, KY?
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.
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Route Summary
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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 Leitchfield.
Trip Questions
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How long does it take to drive from Nicholasville to Leitchfield?
The road trip is about 115.7 miles (186.2 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Bardstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from Nicholasville and 57.9 miles from Leitchfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 2:04 PM EDT.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Nicholasville and Leitchfield, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nicholasville and Sunny near Leitchfield.
Stop Ideas Near Bardstown
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Louisville, Kentucky
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nicholasville and Leitchfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholasville and Leitchfield.
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Start on North Main Street
641 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Oak Street
932 ft · 20 sec · West Oak Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North 3rd Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North 3rd Street
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Continue on Keene Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · Keene Road
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Continue on Keene Road
860 ft · 20 sec · Keene Road
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Turn left onto Pinchard Pike
1974 ft · 40 sec · Pinchard Pike
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Continue on Keene-Versailles Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Keene-Versailles Road
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Continue on Pinckard Pike
4.5 mi · 6 min · Pinckard Pike
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Troy Pike
1.3 mi · 2 min · Troy Pike
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Take the ramp slight left
1839 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway
67.6 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Keep slight left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
1079 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
1286 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown
1710 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
29 mi · 31 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 259: Leitchfield, Brownsville
1619 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Public Square
138 m · 16 sec · Public Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Public Square
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nicholasville and Leitchfield. Straight-line distance: 98.08 mi (157.85 km).
#1 Nicholasville
City in Kentucky
| Population | 30,888 |
| Coordinates | 37.8806300, -84.5730000 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Leitchfield
City in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 6,819 |
| Coordinates | 37.4800500, -86.2938600 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: Leitchfield (-86.29386, 37.48005)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
Gas Consumption
Fuel needed: 15.45 L (4.08 gal). Cost: $15.39
| Gas | Mid | Prem | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $/gal | $3.77 | $4.25 | $4.65 | $5.3 |
| Total | $15.39 | $17.35 | $18.99 | $21.64 |
Prices in Kentucky · Apr 09, 2026