The drive from Edmonton, KY to Nicholasville, KY covers 104.4 miles and takes about 2h 2m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 127, Cumberland Parkway, Lexington Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48.4 miles on US 127.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.32 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.
Midpoint
52.2 miles from Edmonton, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 104.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 2h 2m highway drive covering 104.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 127 and Cumberland Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 48.4 miles on US 127.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 127 is the longest continuous segment at about 48.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 127 and Cumberland Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 68; KY 80 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 2m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 68; KY 80 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 68 / Greensburg Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 68; KY 80 / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 68; KY 80 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip|~0m in|US 68 / Greensburg Street
Turn left onto US 68 / Greensburg Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.4 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the ramp toward Somerset
Navigation decision point
Toward Somerset
6
33.8 mi into trip|~37m in
Take the exit toward US 127: Jamestown, Russell Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 62
Toward US 127: Jamestown, Russell Springs
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82.6 mi into trip|~1h 34m in|US 150; KY 34; KY 52 / West Main Street
Turn right onto US 150; KY 34; KY 52 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Edmonton, KY to Nicholasville, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Russell Springs along the way.
Russell Springs
33.8 mi in|~37m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 127
48.4 mi
56m
Cumberland Parkway
32 mi
34m
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
Greensburg Street
1 mi
1m
East Lexington Avenue
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 127
— 48.4 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edmonton, KY and Nicholasville, KY.
1
Start on this road
31 ft·4 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto US 68; KY 80
0.4 mi·38 sec·North Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 68
1.0 mi·1 min·Greensburg Street
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward Somerset
5
Merge onto Cumberland Parkway
32 mi·34 min·Cumberland Parkway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·30 sec
Exit 62Toward US 127: Jamestown, Russell Springs
7
Merge onto US 127
48 mi·56 min·US 127
8
Turn right onto US 150; KY 34; KY 52
0.3 mi·37 sec·West Main Street
9
Turn left onto KY 34
0.3 mi·23 sec·Wilderness Road
10
Continue on KY 34
0.9 mi·1 min·East Lexington Avenue
11
Continue on KY 34
0.7 mi·1 min·Lexington Road
12
Continue on KY 34
3.6 mi·5 min·Lexington Road
13
Continue on KY 34
1.4 mi·2 min·Chenault Bridge Road
14
Turn left onto US 27
6.4 mi·7 min·Lexington Road
15
Continue on US 27
6.0 mi·6 min·Danville Road
16
Turn right onto US 27 Business
2.2 mi·3 min·South Main Street
17
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 52.2 miles from Edmonton, KY, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.4 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 23 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.2 miles or 58m 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 38m
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 Edmonton, 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 Edmonton, KY
This is one driving day of about 104.4 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Edmonton, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 127 for about 48.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.2 mi from Edmonton, KY
· 58m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Camp Nelson National Monument
National Monument
The US Army established Camp Nelson as a fortified supply depot in April 1863. Over the next 3 years, the site evolved into a massive recruitment and training center for United States Colored Troops a...
The US won a significant victory early in the Civil War at the Battle of Mill Springs. Explore the rolling fields of Kentucky where the battle took place and learn about that state's strategic importa...
16 mi from route
~41 min detour
Free
near mile 43.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.32 one way
$32.64 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$17.92
$35.84
premium
$4.89
$20.09
$40.18
diesel
$5.61
$23.05
$46.10
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.3
0
$10.96
$5.01
Efficient EV
26.1
0
$9.14
$4.18
EV Truck/SUV
41.8
0
$14.62
$6.68
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Edmonton, KY
Night
in Edmonton on Thursday
Local time
10:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Nicholasville, KY
Night
in Nicholasville on Thursday
Local time
11:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Liberty, KY
52 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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
20 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
2h 2m 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 Edmonton, KY to Nicholasville, KY covers 104.4 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 127, Cumberland Parkway, 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 52.2 miles from Edmonton, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.32 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 is a straightforward 2h 2m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 68; KY 80 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 68 / Greensburg Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Edmonton, KY to Nicholasville, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Russell Springs along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Camp Nelson National Monument and Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument.
