How far is Nicholasville, KY from Orchard Grass Hills, KY?
The driving distance from Nicholasville, KY to Orchard Grass Hills, KY is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60 miles (96.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nicholasville and Orchard Grass Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholasville and Orchard Grass Hills.
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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
38.4 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right
1329 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 146: Anchorage, Pewee Valley
1826 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto La Grange Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · La Grange Road
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Continue on Lagrange Road
1353 ft · 23 sec · Lagrange Road
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Continue on La Grange Road
2445 ft · 46 sec · La Grange Road
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
24 m · 3 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Mount Mercy Drive
72 m · 5 sec · Mount Mercy Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on Central Avenue
1571 ft · 33 sec · Central Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Ballardsville Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Ballardsville Road
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Turn right onto East Orchard Grass Boulevard
2180 ft · 2 min · East Orchard Grass Boulevard
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Turn left onto Sideoats Drive
115 m · 22 sec · Sideoats Drive
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Turn left onto Woodreed Court
735 ft · 32 sec · Woodreed Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Woodreed Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nicholasville and Orchard Grass Hills.
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
38.4 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Nicholasville and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Orchard Grass Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nicholasville to Orchard Grass Hills?
The road trip is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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 37.4 miles from Nicholasville and 37.5 miles from Orchard Grass Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60 miles (96.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.96 one way or $19.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Nicholasville and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Orchard Grass Hills.
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 Orchard Grass Hills. Straight-line distance: 59.96 mi (96.5 km).
#1 Nicholasville
City in Kentucky
| Population | 30,888 |
| Coordinates | 37.8806300, -84.5730000 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orchard Grass Hills
City in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,786 |
| Coordinates | 38.3236800, -85.5213500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orchard Grass Hills (-85.52135, 38.32368)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 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 | $9.96 | $19.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.23 | $22.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.29 | $24.57 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.00 | $28.01 |
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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