How far is Taylorsville, KY from Nicholasville, KY?

The driving distance from Taylorsville, KY to Nicholasville, KY is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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
65.32 mi
01h 19m
Flight
43.2 mi
69.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.2 mi
Kilometers
69.52 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.32 mi
Kilometers
105.13 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nicholasville
Fri, Apr 17, 9:15 PM EDT
Return by in Taylorsville
Fri, Apr 17, 10:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taylorsville
2026-04-17T19:55
Arrive Nicholasville
Fri, Apr 17, 9:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Taylorsville
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
Willisburg
KY

Human settlement in Washington County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Taylorsville
32.6 mi
00h 39m
To Nicholasville
32.7 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    982 ft · 20 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Townhill Road

    2886 ft · 58 sec · Townhill Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Town Hill Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Town Hill Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Little Mount Road

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Little Mount Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Briar Ridge Road

    10.5 mi · 12 min · Briar Ridge Road

  7. 7

    Continue on New Liberty Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · New Liberty Road

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit left

    1530 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway

    26.3 mi · 28 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 33: Versailles

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Troy Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Troy Pike

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Pinckard Pike

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Pinckard Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on Keene-Versailles Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Keene-Versailles Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Pinchard Pike

    1974 ft · 41 sec · Pinchard Pike

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Keene Road

    860 ft · 21 sec · Keene Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Keene Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Keene Road

  19. 19

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North 3rd Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Oak Street

    932 ft · 23 sec · West Oak Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    641 ft · 13 sec · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Taylorsville and Nicholasville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bluegrass Parkway
26.3 mi · 40%
Briar Ridge Road
10.5 mi · 16%
New Liberty Road
8.3 mi · 13%
Keene Road
5.31 mi · 8%
Pinckard Pike
4.47 mi · 7%
Little Mount Road
3.83 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Bluegrass Parkway

Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway

26.3 mi · 00h 28m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
43.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willisburg
00h 39m from Taylorsville
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Taylorsville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Nicholasville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Taylorsville to Nicholasville?

The road trip is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Willisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from Taylorsville and 32.7 miles from Nicholasville.

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

The direct path is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.71 one way or $17.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Taylorsville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Nicholasville.

Stop Ideas Near Willisburg

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

74 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taylorsville and Nicholasville. Straight-line distance: 43.2 mi (69.52 km).

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#1 Taylorsville

City in Kentucky, United States

Population1,321
Coordinates38.0317300, -85.3424500
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Nicholasville

#2 Nicholasville

City in Kentucky

Population30,888
Coordinates37.8806300, -84.5730000
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Taylorsville (-85.34245, 38.03173)
End: Nicholasville (-84.573, 37.88063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.31 gal
8.73 L · about $8.71
Round trip
$17.42
4.62 gal · 17.46 L
Estimated CO2
20.5 kg one way
Round trip: 41.1 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.71 $17.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.82 $19.65
Premium $4.65 $10.75 $21.50
Diesel $5.30 $12.25 $24.50

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Taylorsville and Nicholasville. The current time is 19:55:45.

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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.