Origin
Campbellsville, KY
Afternoon in Campbellsville on Saturday
Local time
4:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Campbellsville, 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 23m
Distance
70.9 mi
114 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Campbellsville, KY
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Nicholasville, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Campbellsville, KY to Nicholasville, KY covers 70.9 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Lebanon Road, New Campbellsville Road, Campbellsville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Lebanon Road | — | — |
| New Campbellsville Road | — | — |
| Campbellsville Road | — | — |
| Jane Todd Crawford Trail | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| Danville Highway | — | — |
| Danville Road | — | — |
| New Danville Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
New Lebanon Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Campbellsville, KY and Nicholasville, KY.
1
Start on East Broadway Street
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Broadway Street
2
Continue on New Lebanon Road
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
New Lebanon Road
3
Continue on New Campbellsville Road
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
New Campbellsville Road
4
Continue on Campbellsville Road
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Campbellsville Road
5
Continue on Jane Todd Crawford Trail
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Jane Todd Crawford Trail
6
Continue on Campbellsville Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Campbellsville Road
7
Continue on West Main Street
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
8
Continue on Danville Highway
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Danville Highway
9
Continue on Danville Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Danville Road
10
Continue on Jane Todd Crawford Trail
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Jane Todd Crawford Trail
11
Continue on Danville Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Danville Highway
12
Continue on New Danville Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
New Danville Highway
13
Continue on Danville Highway
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Danville Highway
14
Continue on Jane Todd Crawford Trail
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Jane Todd Crawford Trail
15
Continue on South Buell Street
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Buell Street
16
Turn right onto East 2nd Street
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
East 2nd Street
17
Continue on Perryville Road
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Perryville Road
18
Continue on West Main Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
19
Turn left onto Wilderness Road
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Wilderness Road
20
Continue on East Lexington Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Lexington Avenue
21
Continue on Lexington Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lexington Road
22
Continue on Lexington Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Lexington Road
23
Continue on Chenault Bridge Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Chenault Bridge Road
24
Turn left onto Lexington Road
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Lexington Road
25
Continue on Danville Road
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Danville Road
26
Turn right onto South Main Street
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
27
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.4 miles from Campbellsville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.08 one way
$22.17 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.17 | $24.34 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.64 | $27.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.65 | $31.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.44 | $3.40 |
| Efficient EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.20 | $2.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.93 | $4.54 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Afternoon in Nicholasville on Saturday
Local time
4:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Nevada, 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
1 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 23m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
70.9 mi in 1h 23m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: New Lebanon Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Campbellsville, KY to Nicholasville, KY is easy. At 1h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Campbellsville, KY to Nicholasville, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 70.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Campbellsville, KY to Nicholasville, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Nicholasville, KY before heading back.
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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