How far is Nicholasville, KY from Williamsburg, KY?

The driving distance from Nicholasville, KY to Williamsburg, KY is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
102.14 mi
01h 58m
Flight
81.79 mi
131.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.79 mi
Kilometers
131.63 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.14 mi
Kilometers
164.38 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamsburg
Fri, Apr 17, 3:59 AM EDT
Return by in Nicholasville
Fri, Apr 17, 5:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nicholasville
2026-04-17T02:01
Arrive Williamsburg
Fri, Apr 17, 3:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
Mount Vernon
KY

City in Rockcastle County, Kentucky

From Nicholasville
51.1 mi
00h 59m
To Williamsburg
51.1 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    43.1 mi · 46 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25W: Williamsburg

    1633 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Cumberland Falls Highway

    58 m · 3 sec · Cumberland Falls Highway

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Cumberland Falls Highway

    816 ft · 14 sec · Cumberland Falls Highway

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cumberland Falls Highway

    23 m · 1 sec · Cumberland Falls Highway

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Cumberland Falls Highway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Cumberland Falls Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    913 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North 2nd Street

    42 m · 6 sec · North 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Daniel Boone Trail
45.3 mi · 44%
Lexington Road
13.7 mi · 13%
Stanford Street
7.02 mi · 7%
Nicholasville Bypass
6.02 mi · 6%
Cumberland Falls Highway
3.92 mi · 4%
North Main Street
2.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Daniel Boone Trail

Merge slight left

43.1 mi · 00h 46m

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
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
81.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Vernon
00h 59m from Nicholasville
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Nicholasville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Williamsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from Nicholasville and 51.1 miles from Williamsburg.

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

The direct path is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.58 one way or $27.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Nicholasville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Williamsburg.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nicholasville and Williamsburg. Straight-line distance: 81.79 mi (131.63 km).

Nicholasville

#1 Nicholasville

City in Kentucky

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

#2 Williamsburg

City in Kentucky

Population5,384
Coordinates36.7434200, -84.1596600
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Start: Nicholasville (-84.573, 37.88063)
End: Williamsburg (-84.15966, 36.74342)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.6 gal
13.64 L · about $13.58
Round trip
$27.15
7.2 gal · 27.28 L
Estimated CO2
32 kg one way
Round trip: 64 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.58 $27.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.31 $30.62
Premium $4.65 $16.75 $33.51
Diesel $5.30 $19.09 $38.19

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Nicholasville and Williamsburg. The current time is 02:01:12.

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