How far is West Liberty, KY from Nicholasville, KY?
The driving distance from West Liberty, KY to Nicholasville, KY is about 105.8 miles (170.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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 54m.
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.
City in Montgomery County, Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Liberty and Nicholasville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Liberty and Nicholasville.
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Start on the route
12 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
21 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
43 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Morehead Road
19.6 mi · 22 min · Morehead Road
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Continue on Clearfield Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Clearfield Road
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Turn right onto West Wilkinson Boulevard
2764 ft · 59 sec · West Wilkinson Boulevard
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Turn left onto Flemingsburg Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Flemingsburg Road
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Take the exit left
2016 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
55.1 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Richmond, Knoxville
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
1535 ft · 19 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Lexington
1399 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Winchester Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Winchester Road
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Take the exit slight left toward KY 4 South: New Circle Road
1279 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto East New Circle Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · East New Circle Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Nicholasville, Lexington
1707 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Nicholasville Road
2.5 mi · 4 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 West Liberty and Nicholasville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Flemingsburg Road
Merge slight left
55.1 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving West Liberty 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 West Liberty to Nicholasville?
The road trip is about 105.8 miles (170.2 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Mount Sterling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.4 miles from West Liberty and 55.3 miles from Nicholasville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 2:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.07 one way or $28.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around West Liberty and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Nicholasville.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Sterling
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 Mount Sterling.
Maysville
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Liberty and Nicholasville. Straight-line distance: 71.66 mi (115.33 km).
#1 West Liberty
City in Morgan County, Kentucky
| Population | 3,407 |
| Coordinates | 37.9214800, -83.2596200 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| 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: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $14.07 | $28.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.86 | $31.73 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.36 | $34.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.78 | $39.57 |
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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