How far is Nicholasville, KY from Pineville, KY?

The driving distance from Nicholasville, KY to Pineville, KY is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
118.19 mi
02h 18m
Flight
91.11 mi
146.63 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Nicholasville.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.11 mi
Kilometers
146.63 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.19 mi
Kilometers
190.21 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pineville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:46 AM EDT
Return by in Nicholasville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nicholasville
2026-04-18T02:28
Arrive Pineville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 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
Livingston
KY

City in Kentucky, US

From Nicholasville
59.1 mi
01h 09m
To Pineville
59.1 mi
01h 09m

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
84°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Nicholasville Bypass

    6 mi · 7 min · Nicholasville Bypass

  3. 3

    Continue on Lexington Road

    13.4 mi · 15 min · Lexington Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Lexington Road

    1692 ft · 22 sec · Lexington Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Stanford Street

    7 mi · 8 min · Stanford Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    23.5 mi · 28 min

  7. 7

    Continue on South Daniel Boone Trail

    2 mi · 3 min · South Daniel Boone Trail

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Bob Madon Bypass

    1.2 km · 1 min · Bob Madon Bypass

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    632 ft · 13 sec · Pine Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Daniel Boone Trail
31.8 mi · 27%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 26%
Lexington Road
13.7 mi · 12%
Stanford Street
7.02 mi · 6%
Nicholasville Bypass
6.02 mi · 5%
North Main Street
2.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Cumberland Gap Parkway

Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

30.7 mi · 00h 37m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
91.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livingston
01h 09m from Nicholasville
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Nicholasville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pineville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.1 miles from Nicholasville and 59.1 miles from Pineville.

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

The direct path is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.73 one way or $31.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Nicholasville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pineville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nicholasville and Pineville. Straight-line distance: 91.11 mi (146.63 km).

Nicholasville

#1 Nicholasville

City in Kentucky

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

#2 Pineville

Pineville is a city in Bell County, Kentucky

Population1,692
Coordinates36.7620300, -83.6949200
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Start: Nicholasville (-84.573, 37.88063)
End: Pineville (-83.69492, 36.76203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.17 gal
15.79 L · about $15.73
Round trip
$31.45
8.34 gal · 31.58 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.1 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.73 $31.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.74 $35.47
Premium $4.65 $19.41 $38.81
Diesel $5.30 $22.12 $44.24

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 Pineville. The current time is 02:28:17.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.