How far is Vine Grove, KY from Nicholasville, KY?

The driving distance from Vine Grove, KY to Nicholasville, KY is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77 miles (123.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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
96.86 mi
01h 43m
Flight
76.99 mi
123.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.99 mi
Kilometers
123.91 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.86 mi
Kilometers
155.88 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nicholasville
Wed, Apr 15, 3:22 AM EDT
Return by in Vine Grove
Wed, Apr 15, 5:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vine Grove
2026-04-15T01:39
Arrive Nicholasville
Wed, Apr 15, 3:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vine Grove
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
Bloomfield
KY

City in Nelson County, Kentucky, USA

From Vine Grove
49.2 mi
00h 51m
To Nicholasville
47.6 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vine Grove and Nicholasville.

  1. 1

    Start on North Mill Street

    14 m · 8 sec · North Mill Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1168 ft · 25 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Joe Prather Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Joe Prather Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Dixie Boulevard

    1935 ft · 25 sec · South Dixie Boulevard

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on South Dixie Boulevard

    551 ft · 7 sec · South Dixie Boulevard

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on South Dixie Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Dixie Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on North Dixie Highway

    145 m · 6 sec · North Dixie Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on North Dixie Highway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · North Dixie Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on West Dixie Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Dixie Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Mulberry Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Mulberry Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    1218 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3127 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    67.6 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 33: Versailles

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Troy Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Troy Pike

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Pinckard Pike

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Pinckard Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on Keene-Versailles Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Keene-Versailles Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Pinchard Pike

    1974 ft · 41 sec · Pinchard Pike

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Keene Road

    860 ft · 21 sec · Keene Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Keene Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Keene Road

  23. 23

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North 3rd Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Oak Street

    932 ft · 23 sec · West Oak Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    641 ft · 13 sec · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vine Grove 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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bluegrass Parkway
67.6 mi · 70%
Keene Road
5.31 mi · 5%
North Dixie Highway
4.91 mi · 5%
Pinckard Pike
4.47 mi · 5%
Joe Prather Highway
3.43 mi · 4%
North Mulberry Street
2.88 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Bluegrass Parkway

Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

67.6 mi · 01h 12m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
77 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomfield
00h 51m from Vine Grove
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Vine Grove and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nicholasville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Vine Grove to Nicholasville?

The road trip is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Bloomfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.2 miles from Vine Grove and 47.6 miles from Nicholasville.

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

The direct path is about 77 miles (123.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.90 one way or $25.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Vine Grove and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nicholasville.

Stop Ideas Near Bloomfield

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

55 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vine Grove and Nicholasville. Straight-line distance: 76.99 mi (123.91 km).

Vine Grove

#1 Vine Grove

City in Hardin County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population6,554
Coordinates37.8100700, -85.9813500
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Nicholasville

#2 Nicholasville

City in Kentucky

Population30,888
Coordinates37.8806300, -84.5730000
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: North Mill Street (-85.98125, 37.810064)
End: North Main Street (-84.572926, 37.88061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.42 gal
12.94 L · about $12.90
Round trip
$25.79
6.84 gal · 25.88 L
Estimated CO2
30.4 kg one way
Round trip: 60.8 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.90 $25.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.55 $29.09
Premium $4.65 $15.92 $31.83
Diesel $5.30 $18.14 $36.28

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Vine Grove and Nicholasville. The current time is 01:39:04.

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.