The drive from Anchorage, KY to Nicholasville, KY covers 69.9 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, Frankfort Road, Keene Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.8 miles on I 64.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 69.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Anchorage, KY to Nicholasville, KY covers 69.9 miles and takes about 1h 27m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 38.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Evergreen Road.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Evergreen Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (US 60 / Shelbyville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|Evergreen Road
At end of road, turn left onto Evergreen Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.6 mi into trip|~4m in|US 60 / Shelbyville Road
Turn left onto US 60 / Shelbyville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
4.5 mi into trip|~8m in
Take the exit toward I 64 East: Shelbyville, Lexington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 25A
Toward I 64 East: Shelbyville, Lexington
6
43.6 mi into trip|~51m in
Take the exit toward US 60: Frankfort, Versailles
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 58
Toward US 60: Frankfort, Versailles
6
43.9 mi into trip|~51m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Versailles
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Versailles
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Anchorage, KY and Nicholasville, KY, road signs point toward Lexington and Versailles.
Lexington
4.5 mi in|~8m
Versailles
43.6 mi in|~51m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 64
38.8 mi
41m
Frankfort Road
5.9 mi
6m
Keene Road
5.3 mi
7m
Pinckard Pike
4.5 mi
6m
Keene-Versailles Road
2.1 mi
2m
Troy Pike
2.1 mi
3m
Frankfort Highway
1.8 mi
2m
Shelbyville Road
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 38.8 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anchorage, KY and Nicholasville, KY.
1
Start on Hazelwood Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Hazelwood Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Evergreen Road
1.3 mi·3 min·Evergreen Road
3
Turn left onto US 60
1.5 mi·2 min·Shelbyville Road
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
5
Merge onto I 265; KY 841
1.2 mi·1 min·Gene Snyder Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·46 sec
Exit 25AToward I 64 East: Shelbyville, LexingtonUse the straight / right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 64
39 mi·41 min·I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 58Toward US 60: Frankfort, Versailles
9
Keep slight right at fork
249 ft·6 sec
Toward Versailles
10
Merge onto US 60
0.6 mi·45 sec·Versailles Road
11
Continue on US 60
1.8 mi·2 min·Frankfort Highway
12
Continue on US 60
5.9 mi·6 min·Frankfort Road
13
Turn slight right onto US 60 Business; US 62
0.8 mi·1 min·Frankfort Street
14
Continue on US 60 Business; US 62
1.4 mi·2 min·North Main Street
15
Continue on KY 33
2.1 mi·3 min·Troy Pike
16
Turn left onto KY 169
4.5 mi·6 min·Pinckard Pike
17
Continue on KY 169
2.1 mi·2 min·Keene-Versailles Road
18
Continue on KY 169
0.4 mi·40 sec·Pinchard Pike
19
Turn right onto KY 169; KY 1267
0.2 mi·21 sec·Keene Road
20
Continue on KY 169
5.1 mi·7 min·Keene Road
21
Continue on KY 169
0.8 mi·1 min·North 3rd Street
22
Turn left onto KY 169
0.2 mi·22 sec·West Oak Street
23
Turn right onto US 27 Business
0.1 mi·12 sec·North Main Street
24
Arrive at destination
US 27 Business
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.9 mi from Anchorage, KY
· 41m into the drive
The midpoint is around 34.9 miles from Anchorage, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Nicholasville, KY
The final approach into Nicholasville, KY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.93 one way
$21.86 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$12.00
$24.00
premium
$4.89
$13.45
$26.90
diesel
$5.61
$15.43
$30.87
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21
0
$7.34
$3.36
Efficient EV
17.5
0
$6.12
$2.80
EV Truck/SUV
28
0
$9.79
$4.47
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Anchorage, KY
Morning
in Anchorage on Friday
Local time
10:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Clear
SW 2 to 10 mph8% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 6:33PM CDT until April 16 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Louisville KY
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 6:32PM CDT until April 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Destination
Nicholasville, KY
Morning
in Nicholasville on Friday
Local time
10:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
80°F
Versailles, KY
35 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
14 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 27m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Anchorage, KY to Nicholasville, KY covers 69.9 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, Frankfort Road, Keene Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.9 miles from Anchorage, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.93 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Evergreen Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (US 60 / Shelbyville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Anchorage, KY and Nicholasville, KY, road signs point toward Lexington and Versailles.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Camp Nelson National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
