Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
60.8 mi
98 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nicholasville, KY
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Bardstown, KY
Brady Wilson
The drive from Nicholasville, KY to Bardstown, KY covers 60.8 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bluegrass Parkway, Keene Road, Pinckard Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.2 miles on Bluegrass Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 60.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Straightforward navigation.
This is a 1h 12m highway drive covering 60.8 miles, with most of the trip on Bluegrass Parkway and Keene Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 43.2 miles on Bluegrass Parkway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Bluegrass Parkway and Keene Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near KY 169 / West Oak Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 12m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (KY 169 / West Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (KY 169 / North 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles (KY 33 / Troy Pike): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto KY 169 / West Oak Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto KY 169 / North 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto KY 33 / Troy Pike
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward Bardstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Merge onto US 150; US 31E Truck / Springfield Road
Merge point - match speed before joining
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegrass Parkway | 43.2 mi | 46m |
| Keene Road | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Pinckard Pike | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Keene-Versailles Road | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Springfield Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Troy Pike | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East Stephen Foster Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North 3rd Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholasville, KY and Bardstown, KY.
Start on US 27 Business
Turn left onto KY 169
At end of road, turn right onto KY 169
Continue on KY 169
Continue on KY 169; KY 1267
Turn left onto KY 169
Continue on KY 169
Continue on KY 169
At end of road, turn right onto KY 33
Take the ramp
Merge onto Bluegrass Parkway
Take the exit
Merge onto US 150; US 31E Truck
Continue on US 150
Enter roundabout onto US 31E; US 62; US 150
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.4 mi from Nicholasville, KY · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 30.4 miles from Nicholasville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Bardstown, 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.
Regular Gas
$9.51 one way
$19.01 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.44 | $20.87 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.70 | $23.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.42 | $26.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.38 | $2.92 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.51 | $3.89 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Nicholasville on Saturday
Local time
9:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Bardstown on Saturday
Local time
9:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
73°F
Oregon, KY
30 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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