Origin
Masonville, KY
Morning in Masonville on Thursday
Local time
10:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Masonville, KY to Nicholasville, KY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 21m
Distance
171.5 mi
276 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 10m
★
6 AM
3h 22m
8 AM
3h 46m
10 AM
3h 30m
12 PM
3h 28m
3 PM
3h 31m
5 PM
3h 45m
8 PM
3h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Masonville, KY
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Nicholasville, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Masonville, KY to Nicholasville, KY covers 171.5 miles and takes about 3h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Union Street, Clay Street, I-165 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.81 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
85.8 miles from Masonville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 21m. Total distance: 171.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 21m 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 3h 21m drive with frequent turns across 171.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Union 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 Masonville, KY to Nicholasville, KY is easy. At 3h 21m 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 Masonville, KY to Nicholasville, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Union Street | — | — |
| Clay Street | — | — |
| I-165 South | — | — |
| Elizabethtown | — | — |
| Western Kentucky Parkway | — | — |
| I 65 North | — | — |
| Lexington | — | — |
| Bluegrass Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Union Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Masonville, KY and Nicholasville, KY.
1
Start on Masonville Habit Road
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
Masonville Habit Road
2
Turn left
17 mi
·
26 min
3
Turn left onto East Union Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Union Street
4
Turn right onto Clay Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Clay Street
5
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
6
Take the ramp slight right toward I-165 South
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I-165 South
7
Merge slight left
6.2 mi
·
6 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Elizabethtown
9
Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
60 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
12
Merge slight left
1.4 mi
·
1 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lexington, Bardstown
14
Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
68 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
Bluegrass Parkway
15
Take the exit slight right toward KY 33: Versailles
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
KY 33: Versailles
16
Turn straight onto Troy Pike
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Troy Pike
17
Turn left onto Pinckard Pike
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Pinckard Pike
18
Continue on Keene-Versailles Road
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Keene-Versailles Road
19
Continue on Pinchard Pike
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Pinchard Pike
20
Turn right onto Keene Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Keene Road
21
Continue on Keene Road
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Keene Road
22
Continue on North 3rd Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North 3rd Street
23
Turn left onto West Oak Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Oak Street
24
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
North Main Street
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 85.8 miles from Masonville, KY, or about 1h 40m 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 38 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85.8 miles or 1h 40m 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 45m
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 Masonville, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Masonville, KY
This is one driving day of about 171.5 miles and 3h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Masonville, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 85.8 mi from Masonville, KY · 1h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
86 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 85.8 miles from Masonville, 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
$26.81 one way
$53.62 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $29.44 | $58.88 |
| premium | $4.89 | $33.00 | $66.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.87 | $75.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.4 | 0 | $18.01 | $8.23 |
| Efficient EV | 42.9 | 0 | $15.01 | $6.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68.6 | 0 | $24.01 | $10.98 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Morning in Nicholasville on Thursday
Local time
11:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
19 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
3h 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 Masonville, KY to Nicholasville, KY covers 171.5 miles and takes about 3h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Union Street, Clay Street, I-165 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 85.8 miles from Masonville, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.81 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Masonville, KY to Nicholasville, KY is easy. At 3h 21m 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 Masonville, KY to Nicholasville, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Masonville, KY to Nicholasville, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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