How far is Stanton, KY from Nicholasville, KY?

The driving distance from Stanton, KY to Nicholasville, KY is about 57 miles (91.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.06 mi
01h 09m
Flight
39.07 mi
62.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.07 mi
Kilometers
62.87 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.06 mi
Kilometers
91.83 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nicholasville
Sun, Apr 12, 2:25 AM EDT
Return by in Stanton
Sun, Apr 12, 3:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stanton
2026-04-12T01:16
Arrive Nicholasville
Sun, Apr 12, 2:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stanton
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
Winchester
KY

City in and the county seat of Clark County, Kentucky, United States

From Stanton
28.5 mi
00h 34m
To Nicholasville
28.5 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stanton and Nicholasville.

  1. 1

    Start on East College Avenue

    17 m · 7 sec · East College Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1404 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Mountain Parkway

    22.3 mi · 24 min · Mountain Parkway

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    15.5 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Richmond, Knoxville

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1535 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Lexington

    1399 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Winchester Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Winchester Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward KY 4 South: New Circle Road

    1279 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto East New Circle Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · East New Circle Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Nicholasville, Lexington

    1707 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Nicholasville Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Nicholasville Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Lexington Road

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stanton 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mountain Parkway
37.8 mi · 66%
East New Circle Road
6.08 mi · 11%
Lexington Road
4.46 mi · 8%
Nicholasville Road
2.52 mi · 4%
North Main Street
2.15 mi · 4%
Winchester Road
1.78 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Mountain Parkway

Merge slight left onto Mountain Parkway

22.3 mi · 00h 24m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
39.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
00h 34m from Stanton
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Stanton 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 Stanton to Nicholasville?

The road trip is about 57 miles (91.8 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Stanton and 28.5 miles from Nicholasville.

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

The direct path is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.58 one way or $15.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Stanton and Mostly Sunny near Nicholasville.

Stop Ideas Near Winchester

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Winchester, 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 Winchester.

RAIL

Maysville

82 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stanton and Nicholasville. Straight-line distance: 39.07 mi (62.87 km).

Stanton

#1 Stanton

City in Kentucky

Population2,674
Coordinates37.8456400, -83.8582500
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Nicholasville

#2 Nicholasville

City in Kentucky

Population30,888
Coordinates37.8806300, -84.5730000
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Stanton (-83.85825, 37.84564)
End: Nicholasville (-84.573, 37.88063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.62 L · about $7.58
Round trip
$15.16
4.02 gal · 15.24 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.58 $15.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.55 $17.10
Premium $4.65 $9.35 $18.71
Diesel $5.30 $10.66 $21.32

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Stanton and Nicholasville. The current time is 01:16:06.

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.