Origin
Eminence, KY
Night in Eminence on Friday
Local time
11:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eminence, 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 21m
Distance
62.3 mi
100 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eminence, KY
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Nicholasville, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Eminence, KY to Nicholasville, KY covers 62.3 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, Eminence Pike, Frankfort Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.5 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 62.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Eminence, KY to Nicholasville, KY covers 62.3 miles and takes about 1h 21m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 13.5 miles in near I 64.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 13.5 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 36 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
13.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 64
Merge onto I 64
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
36 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward US 60: Frankfort, Versailles
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 58
Toward US 60: Frankfort, Versailles
6
36.3 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Versailles
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Versailles
4
49 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
KY 169 / Pinckard Pike
Turn left onto KY 169 / Pinckard Pike
Navigation decision point
5
62.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
US 27 Business / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 27 Business / North 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 Eminence, KY to Nicholasville, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Versailles along the way.
Versailles
36 mi in
|
~44m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 22.5 mi | 24m |
| Eminence Pike | 8.7 mi | 12m |
| Frankfort Road | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| Keene Road | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Pinckard Pike | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Keene-Versailles Road | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Troy Pike | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Mount Eden Road | 2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 22.5 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eminence, KY and Nicholasville, KY.
1
Start on Depot Avenue
153 ft
·
6 sec
·
Depot Avenue
2
Turn right onto KY 55
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on KY 55
8.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Eminence Pike
4
Continue on KY 55 Business
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Boone Station Road
5
Continue on KY 53
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Eden Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
7
Merge onto I 64
22 mi
·
24 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 58
Toward US 60: Frankfort, Versailles
9
Keep slight right at fork
249 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Versailles
10
Merge onto US 60
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
·
Versailles Road
11
Continue on US 60
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Frankfort Highway
12
Continue on US 60
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Frankfort Road
13
Turn slight right onto US 60 Business; US 62
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Frankfort Street
14
Continue on US 60 Business; US 62
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
15
Continue on KY 33
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Troy Pike
16
Turn left onto KY 169
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Pinckard Pike
17
Continue on KY 169
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Keene-Versailles Road
18
Continue on KY 169
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Pinchard Pike
19
Turn right onto KY 169; KY 1267
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Keene Road
20
Continue on KY 169
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Keene Road
21
Continue on KY 169
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North 3rd Street
22
Turn left onto KY 169
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
West Oak Street
23
Turn right onto US 27 Business
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
North Main Street
24
Arrive at destination
US 27 Business
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.2 mi from Eminence, KY · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.2 miles from Eminence, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.74 one way
$19.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.69 | $21.39 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.99 | $23.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.76 | $27.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 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 | 18.7 | 0 | $6.54 | $2.99 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.72 | $3.99 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Night in Nicholasville on Friday
Local time
11:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 21m 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 Eminence, KY to Nicholasville, KY covers 62.3 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, Eminence Pike, Frankfort Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.2 miles from Eminence, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.74 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 62.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 13.5 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 36 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Eminence, KY to Nicholasville, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Versailles along the way.
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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