How far is Nicholasville, KY from Vanceburg, KY?
The driving distance from Nicholasville, KY to Vanceburg, KY is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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 02h 21m.
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.
County seat in Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nicholasville and Vanceburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholasville and Vanceburg.
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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 · 21 sec · Bolivar Street
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Turn right onto South Broadway
4 mi · 8 min · South Broadway
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Continue on Paris Pike
5.9 mi · 7 min · Paris Pike
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Continue on Lexington Road
6.8 mi · 9 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Millersburg Road
6.9 mi · 8 min · Millersburg Road
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Continue on Millersburg Bypass
2.1 mi · 2 min · Millersburg Bypass
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Continue on US 68
2.2 mi · 2 min · US 68
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Continue on Carlisle Bypass
3.9 mi · 5 min · Carlisle Bypass
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Continue on Maysville Road
24.9 mi · 32 min · Maysville Road
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Turn right onto Duke of York Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Duke of York Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Maple Leaf Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Maple Leaf Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
144 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto AA Highway
26.9 mi · 37 min · AA Highway
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Turn left onto Shelton Lane
1852 ft · 1 min · Shelton Lane
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Turn left onto Fairlane Drive
109 m · 9 sec · Fairlane Drive
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Continue on Lexington Avenue
1729 ft · 42 sec · Lexington Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lexington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nicholasville and Vanceburg.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
AA Highway
Turn right onto AA Highway
26.9 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Nicholasville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Vanceburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nicholasville to Vanceburg?
The road trip is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from Nicholasville and 51.1 miles from Vanceburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 1:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.61 one way or $27.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Nicholasville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Vanceburg.
Stop Ideas Near Carlisle
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 Carlisle.
Maysville
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nicholasville and Vanceburg. Straight-line distance: 84.25 mi (135.58 km).
#1 Nicholasville
City in Kentucky
| Population | 30,888 |
| Coordinates | 37.8806300, -84.5730000 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vanceburg
City in Lewis County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,399 |
| Coordinates | 38.5992400, -83.3188000 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vanceburg (-83.3188, 38.59924)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $13.61 | $27.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.35 | $30.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.80 | $33.60 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.15 | $38.29 |
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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