How far is Nicholasville, KY from Maysville, KY?

The driving distance from Nicholasville, KY to Maysville, KY is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
76.74 mi
01h 45m
Flight
69.15 mi
111.29 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.15 mi
Kilometers
111.29 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.74 mi
Kilometers
123.5 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maysville
Sat, Apr 18, 8:31 AM EDT
Return by in Nicholasville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nicholasville
2026-04-18T06:45
Arrive Maysville
Sat, Apr 18, 8:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nicholasville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Millersburg
KY

City in Bourbon County, Kentucky, United States

From Nicholasville
38.3 mi
00h 52m
To Maysville
38.4 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Nicholasville Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Nicholasville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Limestone

    1 mi · 2 min · South Limestone

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Winslow Street

    128 m · 16 sec · Winslow Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Upper Street

    69 m · 10 sec · South Upper Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Bolivar Street

    839 ft · 21 sec · Bolivar Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Broadway

    4 mi · 8 min · South Broadway

  9. 9

    Continue on Paris Pike

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Paris Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on Lexington Road

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Lexington Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Millersburg Road

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Millersburg Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Millersburg Bypass

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Millersburg Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue on US 68

    2.2 mi · 2 min · US 68

  15. 15

    Continue on Carlisle Bypass

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Carlisle Bypass

  16. 16

    Continue on Maysville Road

    24.9 mi · 32 min · Maysville Road

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Turn sharp right onto Forest Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Forest Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Forest Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maysville Road
29.5 mi · 38%
Lexington Road
11.3 mi · 15%
Millersburg Road
6.92 mi · 9%
Paris Pike
5.87 mi · 8%
Nicholasville Road
4.69 mi · 6%
South Broadway
3.95 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Maysville Road

Continue on Maysville Road

24.9 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
69.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millersburg
00h 52m from Nicholasville
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Nicholasville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Maysville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Millersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Nicholasville and 38.4 miles from Maysville.

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

The direct path is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Nicholasville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Maysville.

Stop Ideas Near Millersburg

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

51 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

95 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

95 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

113 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nicholasville and Maysville. Straight-line distance: 69.15 mi (111.29 km).

Nicholasville

#1 Nicholasville

City in Kentucky

Population30,888
Coordinates37.8806300, -84.5730000
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Maysville

#2 Maysville

City in Mason County, Kentucky, United States

Population8,683
Coordinates38.6411900, -83.7443700
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Nicholasville (-84.573, 37.88063)
End: Maysville (-83.74437, 38.64119)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.71 gal
10.25 L · about $10.22
Round trip
$20.44
5.42 gal · 20.5 L
Estimated CO2
24.1 kg one way
Round trip: 48.2 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.22 $20.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.53 $23.05
Premium $4.65 $12.61 $25.22
Diesel $5.30 $14.37 $28.75

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Nicholasville and Maysville. The current time is 06:45:53.

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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.