How far is Watterson Park, KY from Nicholasville, KY?
The driving distance from Watterson Park, KY to Nicholasville, KY is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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 35m.
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.
County seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Watterson Park and Nicholasville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watterson Park and Nicholasville.
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Start on Champions Trace Lane
1079 ft · 32 sec · Champions Trace Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bishop Lane
2876 ft · 1 min · Bishop Lane
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Turn left onto Newburg Road
596 ft · 20 sec · Newburg Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 264 East
1338 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Henry Watterson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Lexington
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
44.8 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Frankfort, Versailles
1576 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Versailles
76 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Versailles Road
3229 ft · 45 sec · Versailles Road
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Continue on Frankfort Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Frankfort Highway
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Continue on Frankfort Road
5.9 mi · 7 min · Frankfort Road
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Turn slight right onto Frankfort Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Frankfort Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Troy Pike
2.1 mi · 4 min · Troy Pike
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Turn left onto Pinckard Pike
4.5 mi · 6 min · Pinckard Pike
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Continue on Keene-Versailles Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Keene-Versailles Road
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Continue on Pinchard Pike
1974 ft · 41 sec · Pinchard Pike
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Turn right onto Keene Road
860 ft · 21 sec · Keene Road
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Continue on Keene Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · Keene Road
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Continue on North 3rd Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North 3rd Street
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Turn left onto West Oak Street
932 ft · 23 sec · West Oak Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
641 ft · 13 sec · 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 Watterson Park 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 64 East
Merge slight left
44.8 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Watterson Park and 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 Watterson Park to Nicholasville?
The road trip is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Frankfort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Watterson Park and 38.4 miles from Nicholasville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Watterson Park and Chance Rain Showers near Nicholasville.
Stop Ideas Near Frankfort
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 Frankfort.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Watterson Park and Nicholasville. Straight-line distance: 64.14 mi (103.23 km).
#1 Watterson Park
City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,018 |
| Coordinates | 38.1922900, -85.6832900 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nicholasville
City in Kentucky
| Population | 30,888 |
| Coordinates | 37.8806300, -84.5730000 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nicholasville (-84.573, 37.88063)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.53 | $23.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.61 | $25.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.37 | $28.75 |
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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