How far is Nicholasville, KY from Northfield, KY?
The driving distance from Nicholasville, KY to Northfield, KY is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
County seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nicholasville and Northfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholasville and Northfield.
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Start on North Main Street
641 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Oak Street
932 ft · 20 sec · West Oak Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North 3rd Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North 3rd Street
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Continue on Keene Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · Keene Road
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Continue on Keene Road
860 ft · 20 sec · Keene Road
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Turn left onto Pinchard Pike
1974 ft · 40 sec · Pinchard Pike
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Continue on Keene-Versailles Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Keene-Versailles Road
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Continue on Pinckard Pike
4.5 mi · 6 min · Pinckard Pike
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Troy Pike
2.1 mi · 3 min · Troy Pike
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Frankfort Street
3039 ft · 52 sec · Frankfort Street
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Continue straight
144 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Frankfort Road
6 mi · 7 min · Frankfort Road
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Continue on Frankfort Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Frankfort Highway
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Continue on Versailles Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Versailles Road
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Turn left
1691 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
44.8 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
1547 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
3160 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East, US 60 West: Watterson Expressway, Saint Matthews
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Henry Watterson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 42, KY 22: Brownsboro Road
1064 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 42: Brownsboro Road
89 m · 7 sec
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Continue on US 42: Brownsboro Road
90 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 42 East
36 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Brownsboro Road
111 m · 15 sec · Brownsboro Road
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Turn left onto Northfield Drive
115 m · 14 sec · Northfield Drive
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Turn right onto Newmarket Drive
2872 ft · 2 min · Newmarket Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Stannye Drive
714 ft · 36 sec · Stannye Drive
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Turn left onto Stannye Court
84 m · 12 sec · Stannye Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stannye Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nicholasville and Northfield.
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.
Versailles Road
Merge slight left
44.8 mi · 00h 49m
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 Rain Showers Likely near Northfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nicholasville to Northfield?
The road trip is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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 37.8 miles from Nicholasville and 37.8 miles from Northfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.07 one way or $20.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Nicholasville and Rain Showers Likely near Northfield.
Stop Ideas Near Frankfort
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 Frankfort.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nicholasville and Northfield. Straight-line distance: 64.52 mi (103.83 km).
#1 Nicholasville
City in Kentucky
| Population | 30,888 |
| Coordinates | 37.8806300, -84.5730000 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Northfield
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,052 |
| Coordinates | 38.2870100, -85.6410700 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northfield (-85.64107, 38.28701)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.07 | $20.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.36 | $22.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.43 | $24.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.16 | $28.32 |
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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