How far is Nicholasville, KY from Manchester, KY?
The driving distance from Nicholasville, KY to Manchester, KY is about 95.3 miles (153.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67 miles (107.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Rockcastle 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 Manchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholasville and Manchester.
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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
13.4 mi · 15 min · Lexington Road
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Turn slight right onto Lexington Road
1692 ft · 22 sec · Lexington Road
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Continue on Stanford Street
7 mi · 8 min · Stanford Street
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Turn left
23.5 mi · 28 min
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Continue on South Daniel Boone Trail
2 mi · 3 min · South Daniel Boone Trail
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Take the ramp slight right
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
17.9 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 80, Hal Rogers Parkway: London, Somerset
1174 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Hal Rogers Parkway
20.8 mi · 24 min · Hal Rogers Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 80: Manchester
1315 ft · 38 sec
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Turn slight left
954 ft · 22 sec
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Continue straight
91 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Richmond Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nicholasville and Manchester.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn left
23.5 mi · 00h 28m
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 Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Manchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nicholasville to Manchester?
The road trip is about 95.3 miles (153.3 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Brodhead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.6 miles from Nicholasville and 47.7 miles from Manchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67 miles (107.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.67 one way or $25.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Nicholasville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Manchester.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nicholasville and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 67.07 mi (107.94 km).
#1 Nicholasville
City in Kentucky
| Population | 30,888 |
| Coordinates | 37.8806300, -84.5730000 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manchester
City in Kentucky
| Population | 1,277 |
| Coordinates | 37.1537000, -83.7618600 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manchester (-83.76186, 37.1537)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $12.67 | $25.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.29 | $28.58 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.64 | $31.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.82 | $35.64 |
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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