Origin
Coal Run Village, KY
Afternoon in Coal Run Village on Sunday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coal Run Village, KY to Nicholasville, KY
Drive Time
2h 53m
Distance
149.4 mi
240 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 42m
★
6 AM
2h 53m
8 AM
3h 15m
10 AM
3h 1m
12 PM
2h 59m
3 PM
3h 2m
5 PM
3h 14m
8 PM
2h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coal Run Village, KY
Vietnam Hidden Light
Nicholasville, KY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Coal Run Village to Nicholasville covers 149.4 miles of southeastern Kentucky, making for a straightforward trek that usually takes about 2 hours and 53 minutes. Because this is a highway-focused drive, you can easily complete the entire trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to budget roughly $23 for fuel, depending on your vehicle's efficiency. The route relies heavily on the Mountain Parkway, KY 114, and the North Mayo Trail to navigate between these two points. It is a practical, efficient path that connects the southeastern corner of the state toward the Lexington area, offering a reliable timeline for your travel plans.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
74.7 miles from Coal Run Village, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
With 73% of the journey spent on highways, you should prepare for a consistent, high-speed experience behind the wheel. The route transitions through different road types, but you will find your longest uninterrupted stretch on the Mountain Parkway, spanning 57 miles of the trip. This section allows you to settle into a rhythm, contrasting with the more localized feel of KY 114 and North Mayo Trail. Expect a drive that prioritizes speed and efficiency over winding backroads. Overall, the road personality is functional and predictable, providing a clear path from Coal Run Village to your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mountain Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 57 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Mountain Parkway and KY 114. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 130.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 149.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 130.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 132 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 134.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
130.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 South: Richmond, Knoxville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 81
Toward I 75 South: Richmond, Knoxville
8
132 mi into trip
|
~2h 27m in
Take the exit toward US 60: Lexington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 110
Toward US 60: Lexington
6
134.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 30m in
Take the exit toward KY 4 South: New Circle Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward KY 4 South: New Circle Road
8
140.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 40m in
Take the exit toward US 27: Nicholasville, Lexington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 19
Toward US 27: Nicholasville, Lexington
6
140.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 41m in
|
US 27 / Nicholasville Road
Turn left onto US 27 / Nicholasville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / none lanes.
Towns Along This Route
Between Coal Run Village, KY and Nicholasville, KY, road signs point toward Knoxville and Lexington.
Knoxville
130.6 mi in
|
~2h 25m
Lexington
140.4 mi in
|
~2h 40m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Parkway | 57 mi | 1h 1m |
| KY 114 | 36.3 mi | 40m |
| North Mayo Trail | 21.3 mi | 24m |
| I 64 | 15.5 mi | 16m |
| East New Circle Road | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| Lexington Road | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Nicholasville Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Winchester Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Mountain Parkway
— 57 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coal Run Village, KY and Nicholasville, KY.
1
Start on Leslie Drive
240 ft
·
16 sec
·
Leslie Drive
2
Turn left onto Combs Drive
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Combs Drive
3
Turn right onto US 23; US 460; KY 80
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
North Mayo Trail
4
Continue on US 23; US 460; KY 80
21 mi
·
24 min
·
North Mayo Trail
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
6
Turn left onto KY 114
36 mi
·
40 min
·
KY 114
7
Continue on Mountain Parkway
57 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
Mountain Parkway
8
Merge onto I 64
16 mi
·
16 min
·
I 64
9
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Exit 81
Toward I 75 South: Richmond, Knoxville
10
Merge onto I 75
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 75
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 110
Toward US 60: Lexington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto US 60
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Winchester Road
Use the none lane.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward KY 4 South: New Circle Road
Use the left lane.
14
Merge onto KY 4
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
East New Circle Road
Use the none lane.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 19
Toward US 27: Nicholasville, Lexington
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto US 27
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Nicholasville Road
Use the left / none lanes.
17
Continue on US 27
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Lexington Road
Use the none lane.
18
Turn left onto US 27 Business
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
US 27 Business
Trip Plan
Since the total drive time is under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. I recommend planning for at least one stop to break up the journey, especially if you are traveling during peak traffic hours. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Coal Run Village, as the $23 estimated cost can fluctuate based on local prices along the Mountain Parkway corridor. Since this is a highway-heavy route, ensure your vehicle is comfortable for sustained speeds. If you find yourself tiring during the 149.4-mile trek, take advantage of the single planned stop to stretch your legs and reset before finishing the final leg to Nicholasville.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.7 miles from Coal Run Village, KY, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57 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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.7 miles or 1h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 16m
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 Coal Run Village, 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 Coal Run Village, KY
This is one driving day of about 149.4 miles and 2h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Coal Run Village, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Mountain Parkway for about 57 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 74.7 mi from Coal Run Village, KY · 1h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 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 74.7 miles from Coal Run Village, 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
$22.69 one way
$45.38 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $25.02 | $50.03 |
| premium | $4.80 | $28.20 | $56.41 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $33.19 | $66.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.8 | 0 | $15.69 | $7.17 |
| Efficient EV | 37.4 | 0 | $13.07 | $5.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.8 | 0 | $20.92 | $9.56 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Afternoon in Nicholasville on Sunday
Local time
4:22 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
26 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
2h 53m 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 Coal Run Village, KY to Nicholasville, KY covers 149.4 miles and takes about 2h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mountain Parkway, KY 114, North Mayo Trail. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.7 miles from Coal Run Village, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.69 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 149.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 130.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 132 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 134.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Coal Run Village, KY and Nicholasville, KY, road signs point toward Knoxville and Lexington.
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