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Trip from Bloomfield, KY to Nicholasville, KY

Drive Time

1h 4m

Distance

52.6 mi

85 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
0h 59m ★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m

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

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Downtown Nicholasville, KY, KY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bloomfield, KY to Nicholasville, KY covers 52.6 miles and takes about 1h 4m 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 34.7 miles on Bluegrass Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.99 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

26.3 miles from Bloomfield, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 4m highway drive covering 52.6 miles, with most of the trip on Bluegrass Parkway and Keene Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 34.7 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 34.7 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

825 ft 713 ft

Total Climb

113 ft

Total Descent

146 ft

Highest Point

825 ft

~24.1 mi in

Elevation Range

113 ft

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 3.1 miles in near Bluegrass Parkway.

Route Complexity 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Bloomfield, KY to Nicholasville, KY is easy. At 1h 4m with 66% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (Bluegrass Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 37.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 39.3 miles (KY 169 / Pinckard Pike): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

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

3
3.1 mi into trip | ~5m in | Bluegrass Parkway

Merge onto Bluegrass Parkway

Merge point - match speed before joining

5
37.8 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the exit toward KY 33: Versailles

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 68 Toward KY 33: Versailles
4
39.3 mi into trip | ~45m in | KY 169 / Pinckard Pike

Turn left onto KY 169 / Pinckard Pike

Navigation decision point

3
46.2 mi into trip | ~54m in | KY 169; KY 1267 / Keene Road

Turn right onto KY 169; KY 1267 / Keene Road

Navigation decision point

5
52.5 mi into trip | ~1h 4m 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 34.7 mi 37m
Keene Road 5.3 mi 7m
Pinckard Pike 4.5 mi 6m
Springfield Road 3 mi 4m
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 — 34.7 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 62; KY 55

2.2 mi · 3 min · Springfield Road
2

Continue on KY 55

0.8 mi · 1 min · Springfield Road
3

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 17 sec
4

Merge onto Bluegrass Parkway

35 mi · 37 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

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 26.3 miles from Bloomfield, KY, or about 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.7 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 52.6 miles or 1h 4m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 26.3 miles or 29m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 52m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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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 Bloomfield, KY

This is one driving day of about 52.6 miles and 1h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bloomfield, 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 Bluegrass Parkway for about 34.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 26.3 mi from Bloomfield, KY · 29m into the drive

Downtown Lexington-Fayette, KY, KY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lexington-Fayette, KY

26 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 52.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lexington-Fayette, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.3 miles from Bloomfield, 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

$7.99 one way

$15.98 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $8.81 $17.61
premium $4.80 $9.93 $19.86
diesel $5.64 $11.69 $23.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.8 0 $5.52 $2.52
Efficient EV 13.2 0 $4.60 $2.10
EV Truck/SUV 21 0 $7.36 $3.37

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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 data refreshed 13 hours ago

Origin

Bloomfield, KY

Evening in Bloomfield on Sunday

Local time

5:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Partly Cloudy

SE 5 mph 3% 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

5:34 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 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 4m 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 Bloomfield, KY to Nicholasville, KY covers 52.6 miles and takes about 1h 4m 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 26.3 miles from Bloomfield, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.99 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 Bloomfield, KY to Nicholasville, KY is easy. At 1h 4m with 66% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (Bluegrass Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 37.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 39.3 miles (KY 169 / Pinckard Pike): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bloomfield, KY to Nicholasville, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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