How far is Reidland, KY from Nicholasville, KY?
The driving distance from Reidland, KY to Nicholasville, KY is about 250.2 miles (402.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 225.1 miles (362.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reidland and Nicholasville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reidland and Nicholasville.
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Start on Reidland Rd
19 m · 9 sec · Reidland Rd
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Turn left onto Park Road
1483 ft · 42 sec · Park Road
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Turn right onto Kentucky Dam Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Kentucky Dam Road
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Turn left
2054 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
24.6 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North: Elizabethtown, Princeton
38.3 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
1783 ft · 22 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
98.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
1955 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
3052 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown
3252 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
67.6 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 33: Versailles
1752 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Troy Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Troy Pike
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Turn left onto Pinckard Pike
4.5 mi · 6 min · Pinckard Pike
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Continue on Keene-Versailles Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Keene-Versailles Road
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Continue on Pinchard Pike
1974 ft · 41 sec · Pinchard Pike
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Turn right onto Keene Road
860 ft · 21 sec · Keene Road
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Continue on Keene Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · Keene Road
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Continue on North 3rd Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North 3rd Street
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Turn left onto West Oak Street
932 ft · 23 sec · West Oak Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
641 ft · 13 sec · 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 Reidland and Nicholasville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Western Kentucky Parkway
Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
98.9 mi · 01h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Reidland and Mostly Sunny near Nicholasville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reidland to Nicholasville?
The road trip is about 250.2 miles (402.7 km) and usually takes 03h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Caneyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125 miles from Reidland and 125.3 miles from Nicholasville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 225.1 miles (362.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.30 one way or $66.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Reidland and Nicholasville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reidland and Mostly Sunny near Nicholasville.
Stop Ideas Near Caneyville
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 Caneyville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reidland and Nicholasville. Straight-line distance: 225.15 mi (362.34 km).
#1 Reidland
Census-designated place in McCracken County, Kentucky
| Population | 4,491 |
| Coordinates | 37.0175600, -88.5314300 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nicholasville
City in Kentucky
| Population | 30,888 |
| Coordinates | 37.8806300, -84.5730000 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-84.572926, 37.88061)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 403 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
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 | $33.30 | $66.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.55 | $75.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $41.09 | $82.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $46.83 | $93.67 |
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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