Origin
Danville, KY
Morning in Danville on Saturday
Local time
10:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Danville, 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
28m
Distance
21.8 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Danville, KY
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Nicholasville, KY
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick commute or a local excursion, the 21.8-mile trip from Danville to Nicholasville is a straightforward journey. Expect to spend about 28 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a half-day outing rather than an overnight stay. You will travel entirely on local roads, as this route features zero highway driving. With a fuel budget of just $3, this is an incredibly economical way to move between these two Southeast Kentucky towns. Because the trip is short and efficient, you have plenty of flexibility to explore either destination at your own pace without worrying about a grueling travel schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 21.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged throughout the entire trip. You will navigate primarily via Lexington Road, Danville Road, and South Main Street, which creates a driving experience focused on local navigation rather than highway speed. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 10.7-mile segment on Lexington Road. Since the highway share is 0%, you should anticipate a consistent pace that transitions through town infrastructure. Keep your focus sharp, as the frequent turns require steady attention compared to the monotony of an interstate commute.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lexington Road is the longest continuous segment at about 10.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near KY 34 / Wilderness Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Danville, KY to Nicholasville, KY is easy. At 28m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 0.3 miles (KY 34 / Wilderness Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
1 of 1 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.3 mi into trip
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KY 34 / Wilderness Road
Turn left onto KY 34 / Wilderness Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington Road | 10.7 mi | 13m |
| Danville Road | 6 mi | 6m |
| South Main Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Chenault Bridge Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East Lexington Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Wilderness Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Lexington Road
— 10.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danville, KY and Nicholasville, KY.
1
Start on US 150; KY 34; KY 52
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn left onto KY 34
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Wilderness Road
3
Continue on KY 34
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Lexington Avenue
4
Continue on KY 34
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lexington Road
5
Continue on KY 34
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Lexington Road
6
Continue on KY 34
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Chenault Bridge Road
7
Turn left onto US 27
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Lexington Road
8
Continue on US 27
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Danville Road
9
Turn right onto US 27 Business
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
10
Arrive at destination
US 27 Business
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.41 one way
$6.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.20 | $8.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Morning in Nicholasville on Saturday
Local time
10:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Sunny
S 6 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
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
8 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m 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 Danville, KY to Nicholasville, KY covers 21.8 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lexington Road, Danville Road, South Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.9 miles from Danville, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.41 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 Danville, KY to Nicholasville, KY is easy. At 28m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 0.3 miles (KY 34 / Wilderness Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Danville, KY to Nicholasville, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Camp Nelson National Monument.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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