Road Trips from Nicholasville, KY
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
22
Shortest
0.2h
With Parks Nearby
18
Under 2 hours
13 total in this range
Stanton, KY
1h 8m54.3 mi one way
Providence, KY
1h 46m77.9 mi one way
Manchester, KY
1h 52m95.3 mi one way
Northfield, KY
1h 35m75.6 mi one way
Whitley City, KY
1h 47m92.3 mi one way
Full-day getaway
Silver Grove, KY
2h 3m100.6 mi one way
Oak Grove, KY
2h 56m153.4 mi one way
Morehead, KY
3h 19m172.1 mi one way
Meads, KY
2h 24m121.7 mi one way
Munfordville, KY
2h 10m113.8 mi one way
Weekend trip
Browse by Mood
Stanton, KY
1h 8m54.3 mi one way
Providence, KY
1h 46m77.9 mi one way
Manchester, KY
1h 52m95.3 mi one way
Silver Grove, KY
2h 3m100.6 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
Shorter days — prioritize shorter drives or southbound routes.
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