Trip from Augusta, KY to Nicholasville, KY

Drive Time

2h 2m

Distance

90 mi

145 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 54m ★

6 AM

2h 2m

8 AM

2h 20m

10 AM

2h 9m

12 PM

2h 7m

3 PM

2h 9m

5 PM

2h 19m

8 PM

1h 57m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Augusta, KY to Nicholasville, KY covers 90 miles and takes about 2h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 68, AA Highway, Lexington Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.4 miles on US 68. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.67 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

45 miles from Augusta, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Augusta, KY to Nicholasville, KY covers 90 miles and takes about 2h 2m, 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 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 68 is the longest continuous segment at about 39.4 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

981 ft 518 ft

Total Climb

749 ft

Total Descent

332 ft

Highest Point

981 ft

~75 mi in

Elevation Range

463 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East 4th Street.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 2h 2m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (East 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Elizabeth Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | East 4th Street

Turn left onto East 4th Street

Navigation decision point

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Elizabeth Street

Turn right onto Elizabeth Street

Navigation decision point

16.2 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

78.2 mi into trip | ~1h 43m in | South Upper Street

At end of road, turn right onto South Upper Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

88.3 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in | US 27 Business / North Main Street

Turn left onto US 27 Business / North Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 68	39.4 mi	49m
AA Highway	12.4 mi	15m
Lexington Road	11.2 mi	13m
Paris Pike	5.9 mi	6m
Nicholasville Road	4.7 mi	8m
North Broadway	3.9 mi	7m
Clyde T. Barbour Highway	3.4 mi	4m
East Augusta Chatham Road	3.2 mi	5m

Longest stretch: US 68 — 39.4 mi, about 49m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, KY and Nicholasville, KY.

Start on this road

161 ft · 16 sec · this road

Turn left onto East 4th Street

158 ft · 8 sec · East 4th Street

Turn right onto Elizabeth Street

224 ft · 14 sec · Elizabeth Street

Turn left onto KY 8

0.6 mi · 1 min · Heather Renee French Boulevard

Turn right onto KY 19

3.2 mi · 5 min · East Augusta Chatham Road

Turn left onto KY 9; AA

12 mi · 15 min · AA Highway

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Use the right lane.

Merge onto US 68

3.4 mi · 4 min · Clyde T. Barbour Highway

Continue on US 68

39 mi · 49 min · US 68

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto US 460; US 68 Business

0.7 mi · 1 min · Bank Row Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 68 Business

1.1 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Continue on US 27; US 68

6.8 mi · 7 min · Lexington Road

Continue on US 27; US 68

5.9 mi · 6 min · Paris Pike

Continue on US 27; US 68

3.9 mi · 7 min · North Broadway

Turn left onto Bolivar Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Bolivar Street

At end of road, turn right onto South Upper Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · South Upper Street

Turn straight onto South Limestone

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Limestone

Continue on US 27

4.7 mi · 8 min · Nicholasville Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 27

4.5 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road

Turn left onto US 27 Business

1.7 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

US 27 Business

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 45 miles from Augusta, KY, or about 59m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.4 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 47m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 45 miles or 59m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nicholasville, KY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Augusta, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Augusta, KY

This is one driving day of about 90 miles and 2h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Augusta, KY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on US 68 for about 39.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 45 mi from Augusta, KY · 59m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lexington-Fayette, KY

45 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Lexington-Fayette, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lexington-Fayette, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45 miles from Augusta, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Nicholasville, KY.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.67 one way

$27.34 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$15.07	$30.14
premium	$4.80	$16.99	$33.98
diesel	$5.64	$19.99	$39.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	27	$9.45	$4.32
Efficient EV	22.5	$7.87	$3.60
EV Truck/SUV	36	$12.60	$5.76

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (65% 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 data refreshed 14 hours ago

Origin

Augusta, KY

Evening in Augusta on Sunday

Local time

6:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Partly Cloudy

E 3 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 3:24AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 12:21AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Destination

Nicholasville, KY

Evening in Nicholasville on Sunday

Local time

6:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Mostly Clear

SE 5 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 3:24AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 12:21AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

2 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

2h 2m 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 Augusta, KY to Nicholasville, KY covers 90 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 68, AA Highway, Lexington Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 45 miles from Augusta, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.67 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 is a straightforward 2h 2m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The route from Augusta, KY to Nicholasville, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 518 ft to 981 ft elevation with about 749 ft of total climbing.

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Trip from Augusta, KY to Nicholasville, KY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Nicholasville, KY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Augusta, KY

Nicholasville, KY

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 2m on the road

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