Origin
Claryville, KY
Evening in Claryville on Sunday
Local time
5:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Claryville, KY to Nicholasville, KY
Drive Time
1h 59m
Distance
90.7 mi
146 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 50m
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6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Claryville, KY
Tom Fisk
Nicholasville, KY
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Claryville, KY to Nicholasville, KY covers 90.7 miles and takes about 1h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, Nicholasville Road, Lexington Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.8 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.78 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
45.4 miles from Claryville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 59m highway drive covering 90.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and Nicholasville Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 55.8 miles on I 75.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 55.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Nicholasville Road. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 90.7 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 17.9 miles (KY 14; KY 16 / Mary Grubbs Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
At end of road, turn right
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
17.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
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KY 14; KY 16 / Mary Grubbs Highway
Turn right onto KY 14; KY 16 / Mary Grubbs Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
18.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 South: Lexington
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 75 South: Lexington
6
18.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
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I 75
Merge onto I 75 toward I 75 South: Lexington
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 South: Lexington
8
74.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
Take the exit toward KY 922: Airport, Lexington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 115
Toward KY 922: Airport, Lexington
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Claryville, KY to Nicholasville, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Lexington along the way.
Lexington
74.3 mi in
|
~1h 33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 55.8 mi | 59m |
| Nicholasville Road | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Lexington Road | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Walton Nicholson Pike | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Newtown Pike | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Visalia Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Creektrace Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Taylor Mill Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 55.8 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Claryville, KY and Nicholasville, KY.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi
·
51 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right
486 ft
·
37 sec
3
At end of road, turn right onto South Licking Pike
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Licking Pike
4
Turn left onto KY 536
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Creektrace Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto KY 177; KY 536
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Decoursey Pike
6
Turn right onto KY 536
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Visalia Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto KY 536
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Staffordsburg Road
8
Turn left onto KY 536
398 ft
·
9 sec
·
Maverick Road
9
Turn left onto KY 16; KY 536
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Taylor Mill Road
Use the none lane.
10
Continue on KY 16
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Walton Nicholson Pike
Use the none lane.
11
Continue on KY 16
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Walton Nicholson Road
12
Turn right onto US 25; KY 16
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Dixie Highway
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on US 25; KY 16
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
14
Turn right onto Old Beaver Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Old Beaver Road
15
Continue on Stephenson Mill Road
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Stephenson Mill Road
16
Keep slight left at fork onto School Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
School Road
17
Turn right onto KY 14; KY 16
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Mary Grubbs Highway
Use the right lane.
18
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 75 South: Lexington
Use the left lane.
19
Merge onto I 75
56 mi
·
59 min
·
I 75
Toward I 75 South: Lexington
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 115
Toward KY 922: Airport, Lexington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn right onto KY 922
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Newtown Pike
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on KY 922
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Oliver Lewis Way
Use the none lane.
23
Continue on Bolivar Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Bolivar Street
24
At end of road, turn right onto South Upper Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Upper Street
25
Turn straight onto South Limestone
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Limestone
26
Continue on US 27
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Nicholasville Road
Use the left / none lanes.
27
Continue on US 27
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Lexington Road
Use the none lane.
28
Turn left onto US 27 Business
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
Use the left lane.
29
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 45.4 miles from Claryville, KY, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.8 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 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.4 miles or 1h 1m 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 33m
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 Claryville, 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 Claryville, KY
This is one driving day of about 90.7 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Claryville, 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 I 75 for about 55.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.4 mi from Claryville, KY · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.4 miles from Claryville, 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
$13.78 one way
$27.55 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $15.19 | $30.37 |
| premium | $4.80 | $17.12 | $34.24 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $20.15 | $40.30 |
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: 31.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.52 | $4.35 |
| Efficient EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.94 | $3.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.3 | 0 | $12.70 | $5.80 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
5:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
62°F
Warsaw, KY
45 mi in
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
1h 59m 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 Claryville, KY to Nicholasville, KY covers 90.7 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Nicholasville Road, Lexington Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.4 miles from Claryville, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.78 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 90.7 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 17.9 miles (KY 14; KY 16 / Mary Grubbs Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Claryville, KY to Nicholasville, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Lexington along the way.
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