Origin
Nicholasville, KY
Afternoon in Nicholasville on Sunday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nicholasville, KY to Brodhead, KY
Drive Time
55m
Distance
46.3 mi
75 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nicholasville, KY
Kelly
Brodhead, KY
Vietnam Hidden Light
Trip Overview
The drive from Nicholasville, KY to Brodhead, KY covers 46.3 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 150, Lexington Road, Stanford Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.7 miles on US 150. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.03 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
23.2 miles from Nicholasville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Nicholasville, KY to Brodhead, KY covers 46.3 miles and takes about 55m, 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 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 150 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.7 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 44.6 miles in near KY 2250 / West Main Street.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Nicholasville, KY to Brodhead, KY is easy. At 55m with 34% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 44.6 miles (KY 2250 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 46.2 miles (Sycamore Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
44.6 mi into trip
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~52m in
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KY 2250 / West Main Street
Turn left onto KY 2250 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
46.2 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
Sycamore Street
Turn left onto Sycamore Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 150 | 15.7 mi | 17m |
| Lexington Road | 13.7 mi | 15m |
| Stanford Street | 7 mi | 8m |
| Nicholasville Bypass | 6 mi | 7m |
| North Main Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Boone Way | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sycamore Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 150
— 15.7 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholasville, KY and Brodhead, 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
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Lexington Road
4
Turn slight right onto US 27
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Lexington Road
5
Continue on US 27; KY 39
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Stanford Street
6
Turn left onto US 150
16 mi
·
17 min
·
US 150
7
Turn left onto KY 2250
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
8
Turn straight onto KY 1505
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Boone Way
9
Turn left onto Sycamore Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Sycamore Street
10
Arrive at destination
Sycamore Street
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 23.2 miles from Nicholasville, KY, or about 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.7 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 46.3 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.2 miles or 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brodhead, 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 46.3 miles and 55m.
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 US 150 for about 15.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.2 mi from Nicholasville, KY · 27m 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 46.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.2 miles from Nicholasville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brodhead, KY
The final approach into Brodhead, 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 Brodhead, 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
$7.03 one way
$14.06 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $7.75 | $15.51 |
| premium | $4.80 | $8.74 | $17.48 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.29 | $20.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.48 | $2.96 |
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
Brodhead, KY
Afternoon in Brodhead on Sunday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 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
55m 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 Brodhead, KY covers 46.3 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 150, Lexington Road, Stanford Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.2 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 $7.03 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 Nicholasville, KY to Brodhead, KY is easy. At 55m with 34% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 44.6 miles (KY 2250 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 46.2 miles (Sycamore Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Nicholasville, KY to Brodhead, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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