Trip from Nicholasville, KY to Augusta, KY

Drive Time

2h 4m

Distance

90.8 mi

146 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

1h 55m ★

6 AM

2h 4m

8 AM

2h 22m

10 AM

2h 10m

12 PM

2h 9m

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.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Nicholasville, KY to Augusta, KY covers 90.8 miles and takes about 2h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Maysville Road, AA Highway, Lexington Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.5 miles on Maysville Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.79 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

45.4 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 4m drive with frequent turns across 90.8 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.

Maysville Road is the longest continuous segment at about 23.5 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

945 ft 689 ft

Total Climb

387 ft

Total Descent

467 ft

Highest Point

945 ft

~3.8 mi in

Elevation Range

256 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 11.9 miles in near South Upper Street.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 2h 4m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 11.9 miles (South Upper Street): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (Bolivar Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles (US 27; US 68 / South Broadway): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

11.9 mi into trip | ~19m in | South Upper Street

Turn left onto South Upper Street

Navigation decision point

12 mi into trip | ~19m in | Bolivar Street

Turn right onto Bolivar Street

Navigation decision point

12.1 mi into trip | ~19m in | US 27; US 68 / South Broadway

Turn right onto US 27; US 68 / South Broadway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

70 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in | US 68 / Clyde T. Barbour Highway

Turn left onto US 68 / Clyde T. Barbour Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

73.9 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in

Take the exit toward AA, KY 9 North, KY 10 West: Brooksville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward AA, KY 9 North, KY 10 West: Brooksville

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Maysville Road	23.5 mi	30m
AA Highway	12.8 mi	15m
Lexington Road	11.3 mi	13m
Millersburg Road	6.9 mi	8m
Paris Pike	5.9 mi	6m
Nicholasville Road	4.7 mi	8m
South Broadway	4 mi	8m
Carlisle Bypass	3.9 mi	5m

Longest stretch: Maysville Road — 23.5 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 27 Business

1.7 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

Turn right onto US 27

4.5 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road

Continue on US 27

4.7 mi · 8 min · Nicholasville Road

Continue on US 27

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Limestone

Turn left onto Winslow Street

421 ft · 15 sec · Winslow Street

Turn left onto South Upper Street

227 ft · 9 sec · South Upper Street

Turn right onto Bolivar Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Bolivar Street

Turn right onto US 27; US 68

4.0 mi · 8 min · South Broadway

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 27; US 68

5.9 mi · 6 min · Paris Pike

Continue on US 27; US 68

6.8 mi · 8 min · Lexington Road

Continue on US 68 Business

2.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street

Continue on US 68 Business

6.9 mi · 8 min · Millersburg Road

Continue on US 68

2.1 mi · 2 min · Millersburg Bypass

Continue on US 68

2.2 mi · 2 min · US 68

Continue on US 68

3.9 mi · 5 min · Carlisle Bypass

Continue on US 68

24 mi · 30 min · Maysville Road

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto US 68

3.9 mi · 5 min · Clyde T. Barbour Highway

Use the left lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Toward AA, KY 9 North, KY 10 West: Brooksville

Merge onto KY 9; KY 10; AA

13 mi · 15 min · AA Highway

Turn right onto KY 19

3.2 mi · 5 min · Augusta Chatham Road

Turn left onto KY 8

0.6 mi · 1 min · Heather Renee French Boulevard

Turn right onto Elizabeth Street

224 ft · 15 sec · Elizabeth Street

Turn left onto East 4th Street

158 ft · 8 sec · East 4th Street

Turn right

161 ft · 11 sec

Arrive at 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 45.4 miles from Nicholasville, KY, or about 1h 3m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.5 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 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 45.4 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 Augusta, KY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Nicholasville, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 90.8 miles and 2h 4m.

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 Maysville Road for about 23.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 45.4 mi from Nicholasville, KY · 1h 3m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lexington-Fayette, KY

45 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.

Popular next leg

Lexington-Fayette, KY to Augusta, KY

77.8 mi · 1h 42m

Pacing Suggestions

Cincinnati, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lexington-Fayette, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.4 miles from Nicholasville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Augusta, KY

The final approach into Augusta, 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 Augusta, 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

$13.79 one way

$27.58 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$15.20	$30.41
premium	$4.80	$17.14	$34.28
diesel	$5.64	$20.17	$40.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	27.2	$9.53	$4.36
Efficient EV	22.7	$7.94	$3.63
EV Truck/SUV	36.3	$12.71	$5.81

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 12 hours ago

Origin

Nicholasville, KY

Afternoon in Nicholasville on Sunday

Local time

4:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Mostly Clear

SE 5 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 3:24AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 12:21AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Destination

Augusta, KY

Afternoon in Augusta on Sunday

Local time

4:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Partly Cloudy

E 3 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 3:24AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 12:21AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

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

2 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 4m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Augusta, KY covers 90.8 miles and takes about 2h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Maysville Road, AA Highway, Lexington Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 45.4 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 $13.79 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 4m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The route from Nicholasville, KY to Augusta, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 689 ft to 945 ft elevation with about 387 ft of total climbing.

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Trip from Nicholasville, KY to Augusta, KY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Augusta, KY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Nicholasville, KY

Augusta, KY

Same local time

2 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 4m on the road

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