Origin
Brodhead, KY
Evening in Brodhead on Sunday
Local time
5:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brodhead, KY to Nicholasville, KY
Drive Time
54m
Distance
46.3 mi
74 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
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6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brodhead, KY
Vietnam Hidden Light
Nicholasville, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brodhead, KY to Nicholasville, KY covers 46.3 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 27, US 150, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.7 miles on US 27. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.03 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
23.1 miles from Brodhead, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 54m highway drive covering 46.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 27 and US 150. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.7 miles on US 27.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 27 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and US 150. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near KY 1505 / Boone Way.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Brodhead, KY to Nicholasville, KY is easy. At 54m with 92% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (KY 1505 / Boone Way): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 150): Navigation decision point; at 17.4 miles (US 27): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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KY 1505 / Boone Way
At end of road, turn right onto KY 1505 / Boone Way
Navigation decision point
5
1.7 mi into trip
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~3m in
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US 150
At end of road, turn right onto US 150
Navigation decision point
3
17.4 mi into trip
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~21m in
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US 27
Turn right onto US 27
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 26.7 mi | 30m |
| US 150 | 15.7 mi | 17m |
| South Main Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Boone Way | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sycamore Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 26.7 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brodhead, KY and Nicholasville, KY.
1
Start on Sycamore Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Sycamore Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto KY 1505
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Boone Way
3
Continue on KY 2250
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 150
16 mi
·
17 min
·
US 150
5
Turn right onto US 27
27 mi
·
30 min
·
US 27
6
Turn right onto US 27 Business
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
7
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 23.1 miles from Brodhead, KY, or about 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.7 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 46.3 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.1 miles or 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 46m
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 Brodhead, 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 Brodhead, KY
This is one driving day of about 46.3 miles and 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brodhead, 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 27 for about 26.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.1 mi from Brodhead, KY · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 46.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.1 miles from Brodhead, 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
$7.03 one way
$14.06 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $7.75 | $15.51 |
| premium | $4.80 | $8.74 | $17.48 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.29 | $20.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.48 | $2.96 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Evening in Nicholasville on Sunday
Local time
5:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20 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
54m 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 Brodhead, KY to Nicholasville, KY covers 46.3 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 27, US 150, South Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.1 miles from Brodhead, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.03 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 Brodhead, KY to Nicholasville, KY is easy. At 54m with 92% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (KY 1505 / Boone Way): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 150): Navigation decision point; at 17.4 miles (US 27): Navigation decision point.
The route from Brodhead, KY to Nicholasville, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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