How far is Nicholasville, KY from Watterson Park, KY?
The driving distance from Nicholasville, KY to Watterson Park, KY is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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 36m.
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 city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nicholasville and Watterson Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholasville and Watterson Park.
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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 · 52 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
44.8 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
1547 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 West: Watterson Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Henry Watterson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 1703 North: Newburg Road
999 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Newburg Road
158 m · 18 sec · Newburg Road
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Continue on Newburg Road
1758 ft · 44 sec · Newburg Road
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Turn right onto Bishop Lane
2876 ft · 1 min · Bishop Lane
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Turn left onto Champions Trace Lane
1079 ft · 30 sec · Champions Trace Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Champions Trace Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nicholasville and Watterson Park.
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.
Versailles Road
Merge slight left
44.8 mi · 00h 49m
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Watterson Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nicholasville to Watterson Park?
The road trip is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Frankfort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.7 miles from Nicholasville and 38.8 miles from Watterson Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.33 one way or $20.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Nicholasville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Watterson Park.
Stop Ideas Near Frankfort
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 Frankfort.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nicholasville and Watterson Park. Straight-line distance: 64.14 mi (103.23 km).
#1 Nicholasville
City in Kentucky
| Population | 30,888 |
| Coordinates | 37.8806300, -84.5730000 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Watterson Park
City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,018 |
| Coordinates | 38.1922900, -85.6832900 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
End: Watterson Park (-85.68329, 38.19229)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.33 | $20.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.65 | $23.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.75 | $25.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.53 | $29.07 |
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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