Origin
Flemingsburg, KY
Evening in Flemingsburg on Thursday
Local time
8:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flemingsburg, KY to Nicholasville, KY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 38m
Distance
69.4 mi
112 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 31m
★
6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Flemingsburg, KY
Esteban Carriazo
Nicholasville, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Flemingsburg, KY to Nicholasville, KY covers 69.4 miles and takes about 1h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Cross Street, Elizaville Avenue, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.85 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
34.7 miles from Flemingsburg, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 69.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 38m drive with frequent turns across 69.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Cross Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Flemingsburg, KY to Nicholasville, KY is easy. At 1h 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Flemingsburg, KY to Nicholasville, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Cross Street | — | — |
| Elizaville Avenue | — | — |
| East Main Street | — | — |
| Bank Row Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Lexington Road | — | — |
| Paris Pike | — | — |
| North Broadway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Main Cross Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flemingsburg, KY and Nicholasville, KY.
1
Start on West Water Street
52 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Water Street
2
Turn right onto South Main Cross Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Main Cross Street
3
Continue on Elizaville Avenue
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Elizaville Avenue
4
Turn right
6.2 mi
·
10 min
5
At the end of the road, turn left
26 mi
·
31 min
6
Continue on East Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
7
Turn right onto Bank Row Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bank Row Street
8
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
9
Continue on Lexington Road
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Lexington Road
10
Continue on Paris Pike
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Paris Pike
11
Continue on North Broadway
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
North Broadway
12
Turn left onto Bolivar Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Bolivar Street
13
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Upper Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Upper Street
14
Turn straight onto South Limestone
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Limestone
15
Continue on Nicholasville Road
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Nicholasville Road
16
Continue on Lexington Road
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Lexington Road
17
Turn left onto North Main Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
18
Arrive at your destination
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 34.7 miles from Flemingsburg, KY, or about 49m into the drive.
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 15 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.7 miles or 49m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nicholasville, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Flemingsburg, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Flemingsburg, KY
This is one driving day of about 69.4 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Flemingsburg, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.7 mi from Flemingsburg, KY · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.7 miles from Flemingsburg, 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
$10.85 one way
$21.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.91 | $23.83 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.36 | $26.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.32 | $30.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.29 | $3.33 |
| Efficient EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.07 | $2.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.72 | $4.44 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Evening in Nicholasville on Thursday
Local time
8:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Paris, KY
35 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
23 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
1h 38m 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 Flemingsburg, KY to Nicholasville, KY covers 69.4 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Cross Street, Elizaville Avenue, East Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.7 miles from Flemingsburg, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.85 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 Flemingsburg, KY to Nicholasville, KY is easy. At 1h 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Flemingsburg, KY to Nicholasville, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Flemingsburg, KY to Nicholasville, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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