How far is Nicholasville, KY from Valley Station, KY?
The driving distance from Nicholasville, KY to Valley Station, KY is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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 51m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nicholasville and Valley Station.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholasville and Valley Station.
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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 · 54 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
38.7 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Interstate 265, KY 841 South: Gene Snyder Freeway
1408 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
25.2 mi · 29 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31W, US 60: Fort Knox, Louisville
1368 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Louisville, Valley Station
54 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Dixie Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto Alanadale Drive
1492 ft · 1 min · Alanadale Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alanadale Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nicholasville and Valley Station.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Versailles Road
Merge slight left
38.7 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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Nicholasville and Mostly Clear near Valley Station.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nicholasville to Valley Station?
The road trip is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
Shelbyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.1 miles from Nicholasville and 46.2 miles from Valley Station.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.29 one way or $24.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Nicholasville and Mostly Clear near Valley Station.
Stop Ideas Near Shelbyville
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 Shelbyville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nicholasville and Valley Station. Straight-line distance: 72.41 mi (116.53 km).
#1 Nicholasville
City in Kentucky
| Population | 30,888 |
| Coordinates | 37.8806300, -84.5730000 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Valley Station
Human settlement in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 22,756 |
| Coordinates | 38.1111800, -85.8702400 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
End: Valley Station (-85.87024, 38.11118)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.29 | $24.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.86 | $27.73 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.17 | $30.34 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.29 | $34.58 |
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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