How far is Oldham County, KY from Nicholasville, KY?

The driving distance from Oldham County, KY to Nicholasville, KY is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
86.2 mi
01h 35m
Flight
59.56 mi
95.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.56 mi
Kilometers
95.86 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.2 mi
Kilometers
138.73 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nicholasville
Thu, Oct 15, 8:22 PM EDT
Return by in Oldham County
Thu, Oct 15, 9:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oldham County
2026-10-15T18:46
Arrive Nicholasville
Thu, Oct 15, 8:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oldham County
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
Shelbyville
KY

Township in Shelby County, Illinois

From Oldham County
40.3 mi
00h 47m
To Nicholasville
45.9 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SE
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oldham County and Nicholasville.

  1. 1

    Start on Margate Court

    56 m · 13 sec · Margate Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Morgan Place Boulevard

    940 ft · 43 sec · Morgan Place Boulevard

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Highway 393

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Highway 393

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto W Highway 146

    5.1 mi · 8 min · W Highway 146

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Dogwood Lane

    60 m · 5 sec · Dogwood Lane

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Lagrange Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lagrange Road

  7. 7

    Continue on La Grange Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · La Grange Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Lagrange Road

    1353 ft · 23 sec · Lagrange Road

  9. 9

    Continue on La Grange Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · La Grange Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto I 265 South, KY 841 South

    2400 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Shelbyville, Lexington

    1359 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    38.8 mi · 42 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Frankfort, Versailles

    1576 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Versailles

    76 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Versailles Road

    3229 ft · 45 sec · Versailles Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Frankfort Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Frankfort Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Frankfort Road

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Frankfort Road

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Frankfort Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Frankfort Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Troy Pike

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Troy Pike

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Pinckard Pike

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Pinckard Pike

  23. 23

    Continue on Keene-Versailles Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Keene-Versailles Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Pinchard Pike

    1974 ft · 41 sec · Pinchard Pike

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Keene Road

    860 ft · 21 sec · Keene Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Keene Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Keene Road

  27. 27

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North 3rd Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Oak Street

    932 ft · 23 sec · West Oak Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    641 ft · 13 sec · North Main Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
39 mi · 45%
Frankfort Road
5.9 mi · 7%
Keene Road
5.31 mi · 6%
W Highway 146
5.05 mi · 6%
Gene Snyder Freeway
4.59 mi · 5%
Pinckard Pike
4.47 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

38.8 mi · 00h 42m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
59.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shelbyville
00h 47m from Oldham County
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Oldham County and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nicholasville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oldham County to Nicholasville?

The road trip is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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 40.3 miles from Oldham County and 45.9 miles from Nicholasville.

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

The direct path is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 $12.14 one way or $24.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Oldham County and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nicholasville.

Stop Ideas Near Shelbyville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shelbyville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shelbyville.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

47 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

116 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

118 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oldham County and Nicholasville. Straight-line distance: 59.56 mi (95.86 km).

Oldham County

#1 Oldham County

County in Texas, United States

Population66,999
Coordinates38.3994400, -85.4483700
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Nicholasville

#2 Nicholasville

City in Kentucky

Population30,888
Coordinates37.8806300, -84.5730000
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Margate Court (-85.447993, 38.399415)
End: North Main Street (-84.572926, 37.88061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
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.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.51 L · about $12.14
Round trip
$24.29
6.08 gal · 23.02 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $12.14 $24.29
Mid-grade $4.56 $13.86 $27.72
Premium $5.00 $15.19 $30.39
Diesel $6.12 $18.60 $37.19

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Oldham County and Nicholasville. The current time is 18:46:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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