How far is Piketon, OH from Nicholasville, KY?
The driving distance from Piketon, OH to Nicholasville, KY is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.
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.
Human settlement in Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Piketon and Nicholasville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Piketon and Nicholasville.
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Start on East 2nd Street
19 m · 8 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Forsyth Street
797 ft · 40 sec · Forsyth Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mill Street
121 m · 18 sec · Mill Street
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
1719 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
25.3 mi · 29 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Take the exit slight left
116 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight right
24.1 mi · 30 min
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Turn slight left
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
1395 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on East 3rd Street
1372 ft · 28 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Coughlin Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · Coughlin Boulevard
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
17.2 mi · 23 min
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Continue straight
22.8 mi · 27 min
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Bank Row Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Bank Row Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Lexington Road
6.8 mi · 8 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Paris Pike
5.9 mi · 7 min · Paris Pike
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Continue on North Broadway
3.9 mi · 8 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto Bolivar Street
900 ft · 30 sec · Bolivar Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Upper Street
1195 ft · 31 sec · South Upper Street
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Turn straight onto South Limestone
1.3 km · 2 min · South Limestone
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Continue on Nicholasville Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Nicholasville Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
4.5 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Piketon and Nicholasville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
25.3 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny leaving Piketon and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Nicholasville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Piketon to Nicholasville?
The road trip is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Sardis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.8 miles from Piketon and 66.9 miles from Nicholasville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.78 one way or $37.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny around Piketon and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Nicholasville.
Stop Ideas Near Sardis
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 Sardis.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Piketon and Nicholasville. Straight-line distance: 117.64 mi (189.33 km).
#1 Piketon
Piketon, Ohio
| Population | 2,161 |
| Coordinates | 39.0681300, -83.0143400 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nicholasville
City in Kentucky
| Population | 30,888 |
| Coordinates | 37.8806300, -84.5730000 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nicholasville (-84.573, 37.88063)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $3.98 | $18.78 | $37.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $21.53 | $43.07 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $24.08 | $48.16 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $30.17 | $60.33 |
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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