Origin
Bardstown, KY
Morning in Bardstown on Saturday
Local time
7:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bardstown, KY to Nicholasville, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
60.8 mi
98 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bardstown, KY
Brady Wilson
Nicholasville, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bardstown, KY to Nicholasville, KY covers 60.8 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bluegrass Parkway, Keene Road, Pinckard Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.2 miles on Bluegrass Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 60.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 12m highway drive covering 60.8 miles, with most of the trip on Bluegrass Parkway and Keene Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 43.2 miles on Bluegrass Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bluegrass Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 43.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Bluegrass Parkway and Keene Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bardstown, KY to Nicholasville, KY is easy. At 1h 12m with 75% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 2.7 miles (Bluegrass Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 45.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
3
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Bluegrass Parkway
Merge onto Bluegrass Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
45.9 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward KY 33: Versailles
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 68
Toward KY 33: Versailles
4
47.4 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
KY 169 / Pinckard Pike
Turn left onto KY 169 / Pinckard Pike
Navigation decision point
5
60.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
US 27 Business / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 27 Business / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegrass Parkway | 43.2 mi | 46m |
| Keene Road | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Pinckard Pike | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| US 62 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Keene-Versailles Road | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Troy Pike | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North 3rd Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Pinchard Pike | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bluegrass Parkway
— 43.2 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bardstown, KY and Nicholasville, KY.
1
Start on US 31E; US 62; US 150
329 ft
·
5 sec
·
Court Square
2
Continue on US 62; US 150
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
US 62; US 150
3
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
4
Merge onto Bluegrass Parkway
43 mi
·
46 min
·
Bluegrass Parkway
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 68
Toward KY 33: Versailles
6
Turn straight onto KY 33
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Troy Pike
7
Turn left onto KY 169
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Pinckard Pike
8
Continue on KY 169
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Keene-Versailles Road
9
Continue on KY 169
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Pinchard Pike
10
Turn right onto KY 169; KY 1267
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Keene Road
11
Continue on KY 169
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Keene Road
12
Continue on KY 169
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North 3rd Street
13
Turn left onto KY 169
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
West Oak Street
14
Turn right onto US 27 Business
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
North Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
US 27 Business
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.4 mi from Bardstown, KY · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.4 miles from Bardstown, 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
$9.51 one way
$19.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.44 | $20.87 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.70 | $23.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.42 | $26.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.38 | $2.92 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.51 | $3.89 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Nicholasville, KY
Morning in Nicholasville on Saturday
Local time
7:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Oregon, KY
30 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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 12m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bardstown, KY to Nicholasville, KY covers 60.8 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bluegrass Parkway, Keene Road, Pinckard Pike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.4 miles from Bardstown, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.51 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.
The drive from Bardstown, KY to Nicholasville, KY is easy. At 1h 12m with 75% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 2.7 miles (Bluegrass Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 45.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Bardstown, KY to Nicholasville, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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