How far is Nicholasville, KY from Ludlow, KY?
The driving distance from Nicholasville, KY to Ludlow, KY is about 93.1 miles (149.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholasville and Ludlow.
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Start on North Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Lexington Road
4.5 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Nicholasville Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Nicholasville Road
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Continue on South Limestone
1 mi · 2 min · South Limestone
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Turn left onto Winslow Street
128 m · 16 sec · Winslow Street
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Turn left onto South Upper Street
69 m · 10 sec · South Upper Street
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Turn right onto Bolivar Street
839 ft · 19 sec · Bolivar Street
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Continue on Oliver Lewis Way
1.3 km · 1 min · Oliver Lewis Way
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Continue on Newtown Pike
3.4 mi · 5 min · Newtown Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
1604 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati
70.9 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 1072: Fort Wright, Park Hills
1506 ft · 46 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Kyles Lane
1464 ft · 36 sec · Kyles Lane
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Turn right onto Dixie Highway
791 ft · 25 sec · Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto Sleepy Hollow Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Sleepy Hollow Road
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Continue on Deverill Street
1111 ft · 29 sec · Deverill Street
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Turn right onto Adela Avenue
2448 ft · 1 min · Adela Avenue
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Turn right onto Linden Street
1060 ft · 52 sec · Linden Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Davies Street
49 m · 9 sec · Davies Street
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Turn right
33 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nicholasville and Ludlow.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati
70.9 mi · 01h 18m
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 leaving Nicholasville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ludlow.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nicholasville to Ludlow?
The road trip is about 93.1 miles (149.8 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Corinth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.6 miles from Nicholasville and 46.5 miles from Ludlow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 2:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.37 one way or $24.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Nicholasville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ludlow.
Stop Ideas Near Corinth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nicholasville and Ludlow. Straight-line distance: 83.75 mi (134.78 km).
#1 Nicholasville
City in Kentucky
| Population | 30,888 |
| Coordinates | 37.8806300, -84.5730000 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ludlow
City in Kentucky
| Population | 4,506 |
| Coordinates | 39.0925600, -84.5474400 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ludlow (-84.54744, 39.09256)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.37 | $24.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.95 | $27.90 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.27 | $30.53 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.40 | $34.79 |
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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