How far is Southgate, KY from Nicholasville, KY?
The driving distance from Southgate, KY to Nicholasville, KY is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.5 miles (132.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southgate and Nicholasville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southgate and Nicholasville.
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Start on Evergreen Drive
610 ft · 33 sec · Evergreen Drive
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Turn left onto Temple Place
114 m · 19 sec · Temple Place
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Turn right onto Alexandria Pike
1781 ft · 47 sec · Alexandria Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 471 South
1765 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 West
2487 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71, I 75: Lexington, Louisville, Cincinnati
1389 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville
1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South, I 75 South, KY 236 East: Lexington, Louisville, Erlanger
1973 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
67.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 922: Airport, Lexington
1442 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Newtown Pike
3.3 mi · 5 min · Newtown Pike
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Continue on Oliver Lewis Way
1.4 km · 1 min · Oliver Lewis Way
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Continue on Bolivar Street
877 ft · 24 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 Southgate 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.
I 71 South
Merge slight left
67.8 mi · 01h 13m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Southgate and Partly Sunny near Nicholasville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southgate to Nicholasville?
The road trip is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Corinth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.4 miles from Southgate and 51.8 miles from Nicholasville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.5 miles (132.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 3:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.35 one way or $26.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Southgate and Partly Sunny near Nicholasville.
Stop Ideas Near Corinth
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 Corinth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southgate and Nicholasville. Straight-line distance: 82.49 mi (132.76 km).
#1 Southgate
City in Kentucky, USA
| Population | 4,046 |
| Coordinates | 39.0720000, -84.4727200 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| 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: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $13.35 | $26.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.06 | $30.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.48 | $32.95 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.78 | $37.55 |
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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