How far is Nicholasville, KY from Owingsville, KY?

The driving distance from Nicholasville, KY to Owingsville, KY is about 57 miles (91.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.99 mi
01h 12m
Flight
47.67 mi
76.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.67 mi
Kilometers
76.71 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.99 mi
Kilometers
91.72 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Owingsville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:15 AM EDT
Return by in Nicholasville
Sat, Apr 18, 1:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nicholasville
2026-04-17T23:02
Arrive Owingsville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Winchester
KY

City in and the county seat of Clark County, Kentucky, United States

From Nicholasville
28.5 mi
00h 36m
To Owingsville
28.5 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Nicholasville Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Nicholasville Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 4 East: New Circle Road

    1811 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto New Circle Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · New Circle Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Alumni Drive

    1175 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Alumni Drive

    3104 ft · 1 min · Alumni Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Man O War Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Man O War Boulevard

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Winchester Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Winchester Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Haley Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Haley Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    1579 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    9.7 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 36: Frenchburg, Owingsville

    1871 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Highway 36

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Highway 36

  16. 16

    Continue on Slate Avenue

    2863 ft · 59 sec · Slate Avenue

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    4 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Haley Road
34.9 mi · 61%
Man O War Boulevard
4.92 mi · 9%
Lexington Road
4.47 mi · 8%
Winchester Road
3.09 mi · 5%
New Circle Road
2.67 mi · 5%
Nicholasville Road
2.25 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Haley Road

Keep slight left

23.5 mi · 00h 25m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
47.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
00h 36m from Nicholasville
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Nicholasville and Mostly Clear near Owingsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57 miles (91.7 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Nicholasville and 28.5 miles from Owingsville.

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

The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.58 one way or $15.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Nicholasville and Mostly Clear near Owingsville.

Stop Ideas Near Winchester

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

82 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nicholasville and Owingsville. Straight-line distance: 47.67 mi (76.71 km).

Nicholasville

#1 Nicholasville

City in Kentucky

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

#2 Owingsville

City in Bath County, Kentucky

Population1,564
Coordinates38.1448000, -83.7640800
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Start: Nicholasville (-84.573, 37.88063)
End: Owingsville (-83.76408, 38.1448)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.61 L · about $7.58
Round trip
$15.16
4.02 gal · 15.22 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.58 $15.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.55 $17.10
Premium $4.65 $9.35 $18.71
Diesel $5.30 $10.66 $21.32

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

There is no time difference between Nicholasville and Owingsville. The current time is 23:02:55.

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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.