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Trip from Maysville, 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 44m

Distance

76.6 mi

123 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 37m ★
6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 0m
10 AM
1h 50m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 51m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 40m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Mason County, Kentucky, United States

Maysville, KY

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city in Jessamine County, Kentucky, United States

Nicholasville, KY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Maysville, KY to Nicholasville, KY covers 76.6 miles and takes about 1h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 68, US 68 Business, Lexington Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.8 miles on US 68. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.98 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

38.3 miles from Maysville, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 76.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (55%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Maysville, KY to Nicholasville, KY covers 76.6 miles and takes about 1h 44m, 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 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 68 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near US 62; KY 10 / Coughlin Boulevard.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Maysville, KY to Nicholasville, KY is easy. At 1h 44m with 55% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (US 62; KY 10 / Coughlin Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.2 miles (US 460; US 68 Business / Bank Row Street): Navigation decision point; at 46.9 miles (US 68 Business / Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 62; KY 10 / Coughlin Boulevard

Turn sharp left onto US 62; KY 10 / Coughlin Boulevard

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
3
46.2 mi into trip | ~1h in | US 460; US 68 Business / Bank Row Street

Turn right onto US 460; US 68 Business / Bank Row Street

Navigation decision point

4
46.9 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in | US 68 Business / Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 68 Business / Main Street

Navigation decision point

6
64.8 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in | South Upper Street

At end of road, turn right onto South Upper Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

6
75 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in | US 27 Business / North Main Street

Turn left onto US 27 Business / North Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 68 22.8 mi 27m
US 68 Business 17.2 mi 23m
Lexington Road 11.2 mi 13m
Paris Pike 5.9 mi 6m
Nicholasville Road 4.7 mi 8m
North Broadway 3.9 mi 7m
Coughlin Boulevard 2.9 mi 4m
US 62 1.7 mi 2m
Longest stretch: US 68 — 22.8 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maysville, KY and Nicholasville, KY.

1

Start on KY 10

0.8 mi · 1 min · Forest Avenue
2

Turn sharp left onto US 62; KY 10

2.9 mi · 4 min · Coughlin Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3

Continue on US 62; US 68

1.7 mi · 2 min · US 62; US 68
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4

Continue on US 68 Business

17 mi · 23 min · US 68 Business
5

Continue on US 68; KY 165

23 mi · 27 min · US 68; KY 165
6

Continue on US 460; US 68 Business

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
7

Turn right onto US 460; US 68 Business

0.7 mi · 1 min · Bank Row Street
8

At end of road, turn right onto US 68 Business

1.1 mi · 1 min · Main Street
9

Continue on US 27; US 68

6.8 mi · 7 min · Lexington Road
10

Continue on US 27; US 68

5.9 mi · 6 min · Paris Pike
11

Continue on US 27; US 68

3.9 mi · 7 min · North Broadway
12

Turn left onto Bolivar Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Bolivar Street
13

At end of 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 US 27

4.7 mi · 8 min · Nicholasville Road
Use the left lane.
16

Continue on US 27

4.5 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road
17

Turn left onto US 27 Business

1.7 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
Use the left lane.
18

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 38.3 miles from Maysville, KY, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.8 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 17 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 38.3 miles or 50m 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 26m

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 Maysville, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Maysville, KY

This is one driving day of about 76.6 miles and 1h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Maysville, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 68 for about 22.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38.3 mi from Maysville, KY · 50m into the drive

county seat of Bourbon County, Kentucky, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Paris, KY

38 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

Flemingsburg, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Carlisle, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.3 miles from Maysville, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Camp Nelson National Monument

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...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 76.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.98 one way

$23.95 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $13.15 $26.30
premium $4.89 $14.74 $29.48
diesel $5.61 $16.91 $33.82

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23 0 $8.04 $3.68
Efficient EV 19.2 0 $6.70 $3.06
EV Truck/SUV 30.6 0 $10.72 $4.90

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Maysville, KY

Morning in Maysville on Saturday

Local time

6:44 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Nicholasville, KY

Morning in Nicholasville on Saturday

Local time

6:44 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

73°F

Paris, KY

38 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

22 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 44m 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 Maysville, KY to Nicholasville, KY covers 76.6 miles and takes about 1h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 68, US 68 Business, Lexington Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 38.3 miles from Maysville, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.98 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 Maysville, KY to Nicholasville, KY is easy. At 1h 44m with 55% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (US 62; KY 10 / Coughlin Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.2 miles (US 460; US 68 Business / Bank Row Street): Navigation decision point; at 46.9 miles (US 68 Business / Main Street): Navigation decision point.

The route from Maysville, 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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