How far is Wurtland, KY from Nicholasville, KY?

The driving distance from Wurtland, KY to Nicholasville, KY is about 130.2 miles (209.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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
130.22 mi
02h 30m
Flight
107.87 mi
173.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.87 mi
Kilometers
173.6 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.22 mi
Kilometers
209.57 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nicholasville
Thu, Apr 16, 1:36 AM EDT
Return by in Wurtland
Thu, Apr 16, 4:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wurtland
2026-04-15T23:06
Arrive Nicholasville
Thu, Apr 16, 1:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wurtland
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
Salt Lick
KY

Human settlement in Bath County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Wurtland
65.1 mi
01h 15m
To Nicholasville
65.2 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wurtland and Nicholasville.

  1. 1

    Start on Wurtland Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Wurtland Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Industrial Parkway

    14 mi · 16 min · Industrial Parkway

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    1449 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    96.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Richmond, Knoxville

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1535 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Lexington

    1399 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Winchester Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Winchester Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward KY 4 South: New Circle Road

    1279 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto East New Circle Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · East New Circle Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Nicholasville, Lexington

    1707 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Nicholasville Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Nicholasville Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Lexington Road

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wurtland 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Industrial Parkway
111 mi · 85%
East New Circle Road
6.08 mi · 5%
Lexington Road
4.46 mi · 3%
Nicholasville Road
2.52 mi · 2%
Winchester Road
1.78 mi · 1%
North Main Street
1.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Industrial Parkway

Merge slight left

96.5 mi · 01h 44m

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
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
107.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salt Lick
01h 15m from Wurtland
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Wurtland and Mostly Clear near Nicholasville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wurtland to Nicholasville?

The road trip is about 130.2 miles (209.6 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Salt Lick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Wurtland and 65.2 miles from Nicholasville.

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

The direct path is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.31 one way or $34.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Wurtland and Mostly Clear near Nicholasville.

Stop Ideas Near Salt Lick

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

61 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

88 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

94 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

108 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wurtland and Nicholasville. Straight-line distance: 107.87 mi (173.6 km).

Wurtland

#1 Wurtland

City in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,013
Coordinates38.5503600, -82.7779400
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
Nicholasville

#2 Nicholasville

City in Kentucky

Population30,888
Coordinates37.8806300, -84.5730000
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Wurtland (-82.77794, 38.55036)
End: Nicholasville (-84.573, 37.88063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.59 gal
17.39 L · about $17.31
Round trip
$34.62
9.18 gal · 34.78 L
Estimated CO2
40.8 kg one way
Round trip: 81.6 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.31 $34.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.52 $39.04
Premium $4.65 $21.36 $42.72
Diesel $5.30 $24.35 $48.69

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Wurtland and Nicholasville. The current time is 23:06:42.

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.