How far is Nicholasville, KY from Munfordville, KY?

The driving distance from Nicholasville, KY to Munfordville, KY is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.5 miles (134.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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
113.8 mi
02h 10m
Flight
83.52 mi
134.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.52 mi
Kilometers
134.42 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.8 mi
Kilometers
183.14 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Munfordville
Sat, Apr 18, 8:04 AM CDT
Return by in Nicholasville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nicholasville
2026-04-18T06:53
Arrive Munfordville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:08 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
Bardstown
KY

City in Kentucky

From Nicholasville
56.9 mi
01h 05m
To Munfordville
56.9 mi
01h 05m

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
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Troy Pike

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left

    1839 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway

    67.6 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    28.1 mi · 30 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31W: Munfordville

    2888 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Dixie Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Dixie Highway

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bluegrass Parkway
96.6 mi · 85%
Keene Road
5.31 mi · 5%
Pinckard Pike
4.47 mi · 4%
Keene-Versailles Road
2.13 mi · 2%
Dixie Highway
1.72 mi · 2%
Troy Pike
1.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Bluegrass Parkway

Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway

67.6 mi · 01h 13m

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
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
83.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bardstown
01h 05m from Nicholasville
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Bardstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.9 miles from Nicholasville and 56.9 miles from Munfordville.

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

The direct path is about 83.5 miles (134.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.16 one way or $30.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Nicholasville and Munfordville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bardstown

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

56 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nicholasville and Munfordville. Straight-line distance: 83.52 mi (134.42 km).

Nicholasville

#1 Nicholasville

City in Kentucky

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

#2 Munfordville

City in Hart County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,660
Coordinates37.2722800, -85.8910800
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Nicholasville (-84.573, 37.88063)
End: Munfordville (-85.89108, 37.27228)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.02 gal
15.2 L · about $15.16
Round trip
$30.32
8.04 gal · 30.4 L
Estimated CO2
35.7 kg one way
Round trip: 71.5 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.16 $30.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.10 $34.19
Premium $4.65 $18.71 $37.42
Diesel $5.30 $21.32 $42.64

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Nicholasville, KY and Munfordville, KY. The current time in Nicholasville is 06:53:30, although it is 05:53:30 in Munfordville.

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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.