Origin
Nicholasville, KY
Morning in Nicholasville on Wednesday
Local time
6:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nicholasville, KY to Buckner, KY
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Drive Time
1h 37m
Distance
78.5 mi
126 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
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6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 33m
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 Buckner, KY covers 78.5 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, Frankfort Road, Lagrange Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.4 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.27 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
39.2 miles from Nicholasville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Nicholasville, KY to Buckner, KY covers 78.5 miles and takes about 1h 37m, 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 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 38.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 37m drive. You will face about 12 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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KY 169 / West Oak Street
Turn left onto KY 169 / West Oak Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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KY 169 / North 3rd Street
At end of road, turn right onto KY 169 / North 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
5
13.3 mi into trip
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~19m in
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KY 33 / Troy Pike
At end of road, turn right onto KY 33 / Troy Pike
Navigation decision point
5
26.5 mi into trip
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~36m in
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I 64
Merge onto I 64
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
69.6 mi into trip
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~1h 23m in
Take the exit toward KY 146: Anchorage, Pewee Valley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 30
Toward KY 146: Anchorage, Pewee Valley
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Nicholasville, KY to Buckner, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Pewee Valley along the way.
Pewee Valley
69.6 mi in
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~1h 23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 38.4 mi | 41m |
| Frankfort Road | 6 mi | 6m |
| Lagrange Road | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Keene Road | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Gene Snyder Freeway | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Pinckard Pike | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| La Grange Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Keene-Versailles Road | 2.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 38.4 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholasville, KY and Buckner, KY.
1
Start on US 27 Business
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
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North Main Street
2
Turn left onto KY 169
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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West Oak Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto KY 169
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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North 3rd Street
4
Continue on KY 169
5.1 mi
·
7 min
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Keene Road
5
Continue on KY 169; KY 1267
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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Keene Road
6
Turn left onto KY 169
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
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Pinchard Pike
7
Continue on KY 169
2.1 mi
·
2 min
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Keene-Versailles Road
8
Continue on KY 169
4.5 mi
·
6 min
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Pinckard Pike
9
At end of road, turn right onto KY 33
2.1 mi
·
3 min
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Troy Pike
10
Continue on KY 33
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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South Main Street
11
Continue on US 60 Business; US 62
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
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Frankfort Street
12
Continue on US 60 Business; US 62
472 ft
·
7 sec
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US 60 Business; US 62
13
Turn left onto US 60; US 62
6.0 mi
·
6 min
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Frankfort Road
14
Continue on US 60
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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Frankfort Highway
15
Continue on US 60
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Versailles Road
16
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
17
Merge onto I 64
38 mi
·
41 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
19
Merge onto I 265; KY 841
4.5 mi
·
5 min
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Gene Snyder Freeway
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 30
Toward KY 146: Anchorage, Pewee Valley
21
Turn right onto La Grange Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
La Grange Road
22
Continue on KY 146
0.3 mi
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22 sec
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Lagrange Road
23
Continue on KY 146
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
La Grange Road
24
Continue on KY 146
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Lagrange Road
25
Turn left onto KY 22; KY 146
196 ft
·
6 sec
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Dogwood Lane
26
Turn right onto KY 146
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Lagrange Road
27
Continue on KY 146
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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W Highway 146
28
Turn left onto Old Cedar Point Road
76 ft
·
3 sec
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Old Cedar Point Road
29
Arrive at destination
Old Cedar Point Road
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 39.2 miles from Nicholasville, KY, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.4 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 78.5 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.2 miles or 50m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buckner, 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 78.5 miles and 1h 37m.
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 I 64 for about 38.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.2 mi from Nicholasville, KY · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 78.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.2 miles from Nicholasville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Buckner, KY
The final approach into Buckner, 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 Buckner, 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
$12.27 one way
$24.55 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.47 | $26.95 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.11 | $30.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.33 | $34.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.24 | $3.77 |
| Efficient EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.87 | $3.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.4 | 0 | $10.99 | $5.02 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Buckner, KY
Morning in Buckner on Wednesday
Local time
6:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
1 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
1h 37m 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 Buckner, KY covers 78.5 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, Frankfort Road, Lagrange Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.2 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 $12.27 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 1h 37m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
On the drive from Nicholasville, KY to Buckner, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Pewee Valley along the way.
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