How far is Nicholasville, KY from Middletown, KY?

The driving distance from Nicholasville, KY to Middletown, KY is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.66 mi
01h 24m
Flight
58.27 mi
93.78 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Nicholasville.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.27 mi
Kilometers
93.78 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.66 mi
Kilometers
110.49 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Wed, Apr 15, 10:52 AM EDT
Return by in Nicholasville
Wed, Apr 15, 12:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nicholasville
2026-04-15T09:28
Arrive Middletown
Wed, Apr 15, 10:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Frankfort
KY

County seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city

From Nicholasville
34.3 mi
00h 42m
To Middletown
34.4 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    641 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Oak Street

    932 ft · 20 sec · West Oak Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North 3rd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North 3rd Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Keene Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Keene Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Keene Road

    860 ft · 20 sec · Keene Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Pinchard Pike

    1974 ft · 40 sec · Pinchard Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on Keene-Versailles Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Keene-Versailles Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Pinckard Pike

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Pinckard Pike

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Troy Pike

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Troy Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Frankfort Street

    3039 ft · 52 sec · Frankfort Street

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    144 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Frankfort Road

    6 mi · 7 min · Frankfort Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Frankfort Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Frankfort Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Versailles Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Versailles Road

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1691 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    38.4 mi · 41 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1329 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    1.4 km · 58 sec · Gene Snyder Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Middletown, Eastwood

    1796 ft · 44 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60: Middletown, Eastwood

    57 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Shelbyville Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Shelbyville Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Madison Avenue

    143 m · 20 sec · North Madison Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Main Street

    69 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Versailles Road
39.5 mi · 57%
Frankfort Road
6.05 mi · 9%
Keene Road
5.31 mi · 8%
Pinckard Pike
4.47 mi · 7%
Shelbyville Road
2.18 mi · 3%
Keene-Versailles Road
2.13 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Versailles Road

Merge slight left

38.4 mi · 00h 41m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
58.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frankfort
00h 42m from Nicholasville
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Nicholasville and Partly Cloudy near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Frankfort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.3 miles from Nicholasville and 34.4 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.13 one way or $18.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Nicholasville and Partly Cloudy near Middletown.

Stop Ideas Near Frankfort

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

78 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

104 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

106 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

108 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nicholasville and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 58.27 mi (93.78 km).

Nicholasville

#1 Nicholasville

City in Kentucky

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

#2 Middletown

City in Kentucky

Population7,898
Coordinates38.2453500, -85.5388500
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: Nicholasville (-84.573, 37.88063)
End: Middletown (-85.53885, 38.24535)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.42 gal
9.17 L · about $9.13
Round trip
$18.25
4.84 gal · 18.34 L
Estimated CO2
21.5 kg one way
Round trip: 43 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.13 $18.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.29 $20.58
Premium $4.65 $11.26 $22.53
Diesel $5.30 $12.84 $25.67

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Nicholasville and Middletown. The current time is 09:28:13.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.