How far is Nicholasville, KY from Ryland Heights, KY?
The driving distance from Nicholasville, KY to Ryland Heights, KY is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nicholasville and Ryland Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholasville and Ryland Heights.
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Start on North Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Lexington Road
4.5 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Nicholasville Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Nicholasville Road
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Continue on South Limestone
1 mi · 2 min · South Limestone
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Turn left onto Winslow Street
128 m · 16 sec · Winslow Street
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Turn left onto South Upper Street
69 m · 10 sec · South Upper Street
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Turn right onto Bolivar Street
839 ft · 19 sec · Bolivar Street
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Continue on Oliver Lewis Way
1.3 km · 1 min · Oliver Lewis Way
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Continue on Newtown Pike
3.4 mi · 5 min · Newtown Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
1604 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati
53.7 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 14, KY 16: Verona, Walton
1301 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Mary Grubbs Highway
1268 ft · 29 sec · Mary Grubbs Highway
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Turn left onto School Road
2475 ft · 1 min · School Road
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Continue on Stephenson Mill Road
1400 ft · 38 sec · Stephenson Mill Road
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Continue on Old Beaver Road
875 ft · 28 sec · Old Beaver Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
2298 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Dixie Highway
3210 ft · 60 sec · Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto Walton Nicholson Road
2119 ft · 36 sec · Walton Nicholson Road
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Continue on Walton Nicholson Pike
4.1 mi · 6 min · Walton Nicholson Pike
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Continue on Taylor Mill Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Taylor Mill Road
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Turn right onto Marshall Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Marshall Road
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Turn right onto Petty Road
1 mi · 4 min · Petty Road
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Continue on Pruett Road
613 ft · 33 sec · Pruett Road
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Continue on Pruett Road
80 m · 12 sec · Pruett Road
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Turn straight onto Decoursey Pike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Decoursey Pike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Decoursey Pike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nicholasville and Ryland Heights.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati
53.7 mi · 00h 58m
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 Mostly Sunny near Ryland Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nicholasville to Ryland Heights?
The road trip is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Corinth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Nicholasville and 42.8 miles from Ryland Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 2:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.39 one way or $22.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Nicholasville and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Ryland Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Corinth
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 Corinth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nicholasville and Ryland Heights. Straight-line distance: 74.65 mi (120.13 km).
#1 Nicholasville
City in Kentucky
| Population | 30,888 |
| Coordinates | 37.8806300, -84.5730000 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ryland Heights
City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,081 |
| Coordinates | 38.9575600, -84.4630000 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ryland Heights (-84.463, 38.95756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.39 | $22.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.84 | $25.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.06 | $28.11 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.02 | $32.04 |
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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