Origin
Nicholasville, KY
Evening in Nicholasville on Thursday
Local time
6:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nicholasville, KY to Berea, KY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
57m
Distance
46.7 mi
75 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
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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Berea, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Nicholasville, KY to Berea, KY covers 46.7 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, Lexington Road, New Circle Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.7 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 46.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Nicholasville, KY to Berea, KY covers 46.7 miles and takes about 57m, 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 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 27.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 46.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles (KY 4 / New Circle Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
8.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward KY 4 East: New Circle Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward KY 4 East: New Circle Road
5
8.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
KY 4 / New Circle Road
Merge onto KY 4 / New Circle Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
11.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward Alumni Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 16
Toward Alumni Drive
5
13.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 25; US 421 / Richmond Road
Turn right onto US 25; US 421 / Richmond Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
17.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 27.7 mi | 29m |
| Lexington Road | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| New Circle Road | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Athens Boonesboro Road | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Nicholasville Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Richmond Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Man O War Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 27.7 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholasville, KY and Berea, KY.
1
Start on US 27 Business
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 27
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Lexington Road
3
Continue on US 27
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Nicholasville Road
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward KY 4 East: New Circle Road
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto KY 4
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
New Circle Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 16
Toward Alumni Drive
7
Turn right onto Alumni Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Alumni Drive
8
Turn left onto Man O War Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Man O War Boulevard
9
Turn right onto US 25; US 421
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Richmond Road
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on KY 418
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Athens Boonesboro Road
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 South: Knoxville
12
Merge onto I 75
28 mi
·
29 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 76
Toward KY 21: Berea
14
Turn left onto KY 21
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Paint Lick Road
15
Continue on KY 21
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Chestnut Street
16
Arrive at destination
US 25; KY 21
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.4 mi from Nicholasville, KY · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.4 miles from Nicholasville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Berea, KY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Berea, KY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.30 one way
$14.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.02 | $16.03 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.99 | $17.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.31 | $20.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.90 | $2.24 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.54 | $2.99 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Berea, KY
Evening in Berea on Thursday
Local time
6:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
21 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
57m 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 Berea, KY covers 46.7 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Lexington Road, New Circle Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.4 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 $7.30 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 short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 46.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles (KY 4 / New Circle Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Nicholasville, KY to Berea, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Camp Nelson National Monument.
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