Origin
Nicholasville, KY
Afternoon in Nicholasville on Sunday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nicholasville, KY to Albany, KY
Drive Time
2h 3m
Distance
103.1 mi
166 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 55m
★
6 AM
2h 4m
8 AM
2h 22m
10 AM
2h 10m
12 PM
2h 8m
3 PM
2h 11m
5 PM
2h 21m
8 PM
1h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nicholasville, KY
Kelly
Albany, KY
Connor Scott McManus
Trip Overview
The drive from Nicholasville, KY to Albany, KY covers 103.1 miles and takes about 2h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hustonville Road, US 127, Lexington Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.1 miles on Hustonville Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.66 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
51.5 miles from Nicholasville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 3m drive with frequent turns across 103.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hustonville Road is the longest continuous segment at about 51.1 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
969 ft
829 ft
Total Climb
159 ft
Total Descent
140 ft
Highest Point
969 ft
~12.9 mi in
Elevation Range
140 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 14.6 miles in near KY 34 / Chenault Bridge Road.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 3m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.6 miles (KY 34 / Chenault Bridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 21.9 miles (US 127 / South 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 98.4 miles (US 127): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
14.6 mi into trip
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~17m in
|
KY 34 / Chenault Bridge Road
Turn right onto KY 34 / Chenault Bridge Road
Navigation decision point
4
21.9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
US 127 / South 4th Street
Turn left onto US 127 / South 4th Street
Navigation decision point
5
98.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 57m in
|
US 127
Turn sharp right onto US 127
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
103 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m in
|
US 127 Business; KY 350 / South Washington Street
Turn left onto US 127 Business; KY 350 / South Washington Street
Navigation decision point
5
103 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m in
|
KY 350 / East Cumberland Street
Turn right onto KY 350 / East Cumberland Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hustonville Road | 51.1 mi | 58m |
| US 127 | 26.2 mi | 30m |
| Lexington Road | 10.7 mi | 13m |
| Nicholasville Bypass | 6 mi | 7m |
| Cross Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| North Main Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Chenault Bridge Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South 4th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Hustonville Road
— 51.1 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholasville, KY and Albany, KY.
1
Start on US 27 Business
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 27
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Nicholasville Bypass
3
Continue on US 27
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Lexington Road
4
Turn right onto KY 34
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Chenault Bridge Road
5
Continue on KY 34
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Lexington Road
6
Continue on KY 34
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lexington Road
7
Continue on KY 34
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Lexington Avenue
8
Turn left onto KY 34
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Wilderness Road
9
Turn right onto US 150; KY 34; KY 52
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
West Main Street
10
Turn left onto US 127
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South 4th Street
11
Continue on US 127
51 mi
·
58 min
·
Hustonville Road
12
Turn right onto US 127
24 mi
·
27 min
·
US 127
13
Turn left onto US 127; KY 90
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
US 127; KY 90
14
Turn sharp right onto US 127
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 127
15
Turn left onto US 127 Business
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross Street
16
Turn left onto KY 350
231 ft
·
17 sec
·
Jefferson Street
17
Turn left onto US 127 Business; KY 350
206 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Washington Street
18
Turn right onto KY 350
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Cumberland Street
19
Arrive at destination
KY 350
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 51.5 miles from Nicholasville, KY, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.1 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.5 miles or 1h 3m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albany, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Nicholasville, 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 Nicholasville, KY
This is one driving day of about 103.1 miles and 2h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Nicholasville, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Hustonville Road for about 51.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.5 mi from Nicholasville, KY · 1h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.5 miles from Nicholasville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Albany, KY
The final approach into Albany, 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 Albany, 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
$15.66 one way
$31.32 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $17.26 | $34.53 |
| premium | $4.80 | $19.46 | $38.93 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.91 | $45.81 |
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: 36.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.9 | 0 | $10.83 | $4.95 |
| Efficient EV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.02 | $4.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.2 | 0 | $14.43 | $6.60 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Albany, KY
Afternoon in Albany on Sunday
Local time
3:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°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 earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 3m 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 Nicholasville, KY to Albany, KY covers 103.1 miles and takes about 2h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hustonville Road, US 127, Lexington Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.5 miles from Nicholasville, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.66 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 3m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 14.6 miles (KY 34 / Chenault Bridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 21.9 miles (US 127 / South 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 98.4 miles (US 127): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
The route from Nicholasville, KY to Albany, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 829 ft to 969 ft elevation with about 159 ft of total climbing.
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