How far is Union, KY from Nicholasville, KY?
The driving distance from Union, KY to Nicholasville, KY is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
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City in Scott County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union and Nicholasville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union and Nicholasville.
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Start on Union School Road
45 m · 12 sec · Union School Road
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Turn left onto Old Union Road
110 m · 9 sec · Old Union Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mount Zion Road
59 m · 4 sec · Mount Zion Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mount Zion Road
2180 ft · 48 sec · Mount Zion Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mount Zion Road
53 m · 4 sec · Mount Zion Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mount Zion Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Mount Zion Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South, I 71 South: Lexington, Louisville
2435 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
62.4 mi · 1 hr 7 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 Union 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 75 South
Merge slight left
62.4 mi · 01h 07m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Union and Slight 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 Union to Nicholasville?
The road trip is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Sadieville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41 miles from Union and 44.5 miles from Nicholasville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 3:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.39 one way or $22.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Union and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Nicholasville.
Stop Ideas Near Sadieville
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 Sadieville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union and Nicholasville. Straight-line distance: 73.83 mi (118.82 km).
#1 Union
Township in Boone County, Iowa
| Population | 6,116 |
| Coordinates | 38.9459000, -84.6805000 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| 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: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.39 | $22.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.84 | $25.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.06 | $28.11 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.02 | $32.04 |
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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