How far is Pioneer Village, KY from Nicholasville, KY?

The driving distance from Pioneer Village, KY to Nicholasville, KY is about 82.6 miles (133 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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
82.62 mi
01h 42m
Flight
61.45 mi
98.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.45 mi
Kilometers
98.89 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.62 mi
Kilometers
132.97 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nicholasville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:02 AM EDT
Return by in Pioneer Village
Sun, Apr 19, 11:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pioneer Village
2026-04-19T08:20
Arrive Nicholasville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pioneer Village
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Shelbyville
KY

Township in Shelby County, Illinois

From Pioneer Village
41.3 mi
00h 51m
To Nicholasville
41.3 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pioneer Village and Nicholasville.

  1. 1

    Start on Worth Avenue

    939 ft · 43 sec · Worth Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Stratford Avenue

    130 m · 25 sec · Stratford Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    150 m · 22 sec · Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Preston Highway

    3.4 mi · 6 min · North Preston Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 265, KY 841: Gene Snyder Freeway

    1190 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 265 East, KY 841 East: Gene Snyder Freeway

    1623 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    13 mi · 15 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Lexington

    3233 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    38.5 mi · 41 min

  10. 10

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

    1576 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Versailles

    76 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Versailles Road

    3229 ft · 45 sec · Versailles Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Frankfort Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Frankfort Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Frankfort Road

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Frankfort Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Frankfort Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Frankfort Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Troy Pike

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Troy Pike

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Pinckard Pike

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Pinckard Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on Keene-Versailles Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Keene-Versailles Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Pinchard Pike

    1974 ft · 41 sec · Pinchard Pike

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Keene Road

    860 ft · 21 sec · Keene Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Keene Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Keene Road

  23. 23

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North 3rd Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Oak Street

    932 ft · 23 sec · West Oak Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    641 ft · 13 sec · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pioneer Village 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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
39.1 mi · 47%
Gene Snyder Freeway
13 mi · 16%
Frankfort Road
5.9 mi · 7%
Keene Road
5.31 mi · 6%
Pinckard Pike
4.47 mi · 5%
North Preston Highway
3.42 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

38.5 mi · 00h 41m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
61.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shelbyville
00h 51m from Pioneer Village
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Pioneer Village and Chance Rain Showers near Nicholasville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pioneer Village to Nicholasville?

The road trip is about 82.6 miles (133 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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 41.3 miles from Pioneer Village and 41.3 miles from Nicholasville.

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

The direct path is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.01 one way or $22.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Pioneer Village and Chance Rain Showers 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 Pioneer Village and Nicholasville. Straight-line distance: 61.45 mi (98.89 km).

Pioneer Village

#1 Pioneer Village

City in Kentucky, United States

Population2,978
Coordinates38.0606200, -85.6777400
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Nicholasville

#2 Nicholasville

City in Kentucky

Population30,888
Coordinates37.8806300, -84.5730000
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Pioneer Village (-85.67774, 38.06062)
End: Nicholasville (-84.573, 37.88063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.04 L · about $11.01
Round trip
$22.02
5.84 gal · 22.08 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.01 $22.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.42 $24.84
Premium $4.65 $13.59 $27.18
Diesel $5.30 $15.49 $30.98

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Pioneer Village and Nicholasville. The current time is 08:20:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.