How far is Worthington Hills, KY from Nicholasville, KY?

The driving distance from Worthington Hills, KY to Nicholasville, KY is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
72.96 mi
01h 30m
Flight
59.72 mi
96.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.72 mi
Kilometers
96.11 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.96 mi
Kilometers
117.41 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nicholasville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:23 AM EDT
Return by in Worthington Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 9:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worthington Hills
2026-04-19T06:52
Arrive Nicholasville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Worthington Hills
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
Frankfort
KY

County seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city

From Worthington Hills
36.5 mi
00h 45m
To Nicholasville
36.5 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Worthington Hills and Nicholasville.

  1. 1

    Start on Jonel Court

    54 m · 10 sec · Jonel Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pulaski Court

    100 m · 20 sec · Pulaski Court

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lunenburg Drive

    774 ft · 35 sec · Lunenburg Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Northumberland Drive

    1317 ft · 1 min · Northumberland Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Westport Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Westport Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto La Grange Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · La Grange Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 265 South, KY 841 South

    2400 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Shelbyville, Lexington

    1359 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    38.8 mi · 42 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Frankfort, Versailles

    1576 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Versailles

    76 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Versailles Road

    3229 ft · 45 sec · Versailles Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Frankfort Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Frankfort Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Frankfort Road

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Frankfort Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Frankfort Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Frankfort Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Troy Pike

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Troy Pike

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Pinckard Pike

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Pinckard Pike

  20. 20

    Continue on Keene-Versailles Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Keene-Versailles Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Pinchard Pike

    1974 ft · 41 sec · Pinchard Pike

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Keene Road

    860 ft · 21 sec · Keene Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Keene Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Keene Road

  24. 24

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North 3rd Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Oak Street

    932 ft · 23 sec · West Oak Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    641 ft · 13 sec · North Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Worthington Hills 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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
39 mi · 54%
Frankfort Road
5.9 mi · 8%
Keene Road
5.31 mi · 7%
Gene Snyder Freeway
4.59 mi · 6%
Pinckard Pike
4.47 mi · 6%
Keene-Versailles Road
2.13 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

38.8 mi · 00h 42m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
59.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frankfort
00h 45m from Worthington Hills
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Worthington Hills 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 Worthington Hills to Nicholasville?

The road trip is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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 36.5 miles from Worthington Hills and 36.5 miles from Nicholasville.

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

The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.73 one way or $19.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Worthington Hills and Chance Rain Showers near Nicholasville.

Stop Ideas Near Frankfort

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

78 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

104 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

106 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

108 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worthington Hills and Nicholasville. Straight-line distance: 59.72 mi (96.11 km).

Worthington Hills

#1 Worthington Hills

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,555
Coordinates38.3089600, -85.5269000
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Nicholasville

#2 Nicholasville

City in Kentucky

Population30,888
Coordinates37.8806300, -84.5730000
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Worthington Hills (-85.5269, 38.30896)
End: Nicholasville (-84.573, 37.88063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.75 L · about $9.73
Round trip
$19.46
5.16 gal · 19.5 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.73 $19.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.97 $21.95
Premium $4.65 $12.01 $24.01
Diesel $5.30 $13.68 $27.37

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Worthington Hills and Nicholasville. The current time is 06:52:55.

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.