How far is Nicholasville, KY from Monticello, KY?
The driving distance from Nicholasville, KY to Monticello, KY is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Kentucky.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nicholasville and Monticello.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholasville and Monticello.
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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
1.5 km · 1 min · Nicholasville Road
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Turn left onto Man O War Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Man O War Boulevard
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Turn right onto Winthrop Drive
2499 ft · 1 min · Winthrop Drive
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Turn left onto Denver Lane
568 ft · 22 sec · Denver Lane
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Turn left onto Boston Road
915 ft · 24 sec · Boston Road
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Turn right onto Halifax Drive
2470 ft · 1 min · Halifax Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Halifax Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nicholasville and Monticello.
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.
Lexington Road
Turn right onto Lexington Road
4.47 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Nicholasville and Clear near Monticello.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nicholasville to Monticello?
The road trip is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Nicholasville and 4.5 miles from Monticello.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.20 one way or $2.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nicholasville and Clear near Monticello.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lexington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nicholasville and Monticello. Straight-line distance: 7.82 mi (12.58 km).
#1 Nicholasville
City in Kentucky
| Population | 30,888 |
| Coordinates | 37.8806300, -84.5730000 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Monticello
Monticello is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.9923000, -84.5502200 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monticello (-84.55022, 37.9923)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.76 | $1.20 | $2.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.53 | $3.06 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $1.93 | $3.87 |
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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