How far is it from Richmond, KY, to Nicholasville, KY, ?

The distance between Richmond, KY, and Nicholasville, KY, is 36 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Richmond, KY, to Nicholasville, KY, ?

The drive from Richmond, KY, to Nicholasville, KY, takes approximately 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Richmond, KY, to Nicholasville, KY, ?

The fastest route from Richmond, KY, to Nicholasville, KY, covers 36 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.

Which direction is Nicholasville, KY from Richmond, KY?

Nicholasville, KY lies roughly to the north-west of Richmond, KY.

Which roads does the route from Richmond, KY to Nicholasville, KY follow?

The drive from Richmond, KY to Nicholasville, KY mainly follows I 75.

Which towns do you pass between Richmond, KY and Nicholasville, KY?

Towns on the route from Richmond, KY to Nicholasville, KY include Lexington.

Are there charging stations between Richmond, KY and Nicholasville, KY?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Richmond, KY to Nicholasville, KY, including MB BUCEES RICHMOND 9-10 (350 kW); Buc-ee's - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Meijer - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 40.

Richmond, KY Nicholasville, KY

Distance: 36 miDuration: 50 min

Driving from Richmond, KY to Nicholasville, KY takes about 50 min via I 75. The distance is 36 mi. The straight-line distance is 19 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Nicholasville, KY. Driving directions

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Driving directions23 · 36 mi

1 Depart left 87 yd
2 At end of road, turn right 114 yd
3 Turn right 19 yd
4 Turn left 59 yd
5 Turn left onto Eastern Bypass 2 mi
6 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
7 Merge slightly left 17 mi
8 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
9 Keep slightly left 120 yd
10 Continue slightly left onto Athens Boonesboro Road 3 mi
11 Continue straight onto Richmond Road 2 mi
12 Turn left onto Man O War Boulevard 1 mi
13 Turn right onto Alumni Drive 1 mi

14 Take ramp left 1 mi
15 Merge slightly left onto New Circle Road 3 mi
16 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
17 Turn left onto Nicholasville Road 3 mi
18 Continue straight onto Lexington Road 5 mi
19 Turn left onto North Main Street 1 mi
20 Turn left onto Strawberry Lane 25 yd
21 Turn right onto Blueberry Lane 1 mi
22 Turn left 15 yd
23 Arrive

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The return trip from Nicholasville, KY to Richmond, KY covers roughly the same distance, 36 mi.

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Charging points along the way

40 chargers

MB BUCEES RICHMOND 9-10CCS · 1013 Buc-ee's Blvd, Richmond, KY, 40475350 kW
Buc-ee's - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 1013 Buc-ee's Blvd, Richmond, KY, 40475250 kW
Meijer - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 351 Meijer Way, Lexington, KY, 40503250 kW
Meijer Store #161 - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 2155 Paul Jones Way, Lexington, KY, 40509250 kW
CircleK - Richmond, KYCCS · 1000 Amberley Way, Richmond, KY, 40475150 kW

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Nicholasville, KY → Versailles, KY17 mi · 30 min Nicholasville, KY → Harrodsburg, KY24 mi · 40 min Nicholasville, KY → Danville, KY24 mi · 35 min Nicholasville, KY → Midway, KY26 mi · 40 min Nicholasville, KY → Georgetown, KY27 mi · 40 min Nicholasville, KY → Keene, KY7 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 5, 2026.

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How far is it from Richmond, KY, {fromState} to Nicholasville, KY, {toState}?: The distance between Richmond, KY, {fromState} and Nicholasville, KY, {toState} is 36 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond, KY, {fromState} to Nicholasville, KY, {toState}?: The drive from Richmond, KY, {fromState} to Nicholasville, KY, {toState} takes approximately 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Richmond, KY, {fromState} to Nicholasville, KY, {toState}?: The fastest route from Richmond, KY, {fromState} to Nicholasville, KY, {toState} covers 36 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.
Which direction is Nicholasville, KY from Richmond, KY?: Nicholasville, KY lies roughly to the north-west of Richmond, KY.
Which roads does the route from Richmond, KY to Nicholasville, KY follow?: The drive from Richmond, KY to Nicholasville, KY mainly follows I 75.
Which towns do you pass between Richmond, KY and Nicholasville, KY?: Towns on the route from Richmond, KY to Nicholasville, KY include Lexington.
Are there charging stations between Richmond, KY and Nicholasville, KY?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Richmond, KY to Nicholasville, KY, including MB BUCEES RICHMOND 9-10 (350 kW); Buc-ee's - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Meijer - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 40.

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