Origin
Nicholasville, KY
Afternoon in Nicholasville on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nicholasville, KY to Claryville, KY
Drive Time
1h 58m
Distance
90.7 mi
146 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 50m
★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nicholasville, KY
Kelly
Claryville, KY
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Nicholasville, KY to Claryville, KY covers 90.7 miles and takes about 1h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, Nicholasville Road, Lexington Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 53.7 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.78 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 57m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 58m highway drive covering 90.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and Nicholasville Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 53.7 miles on I 75.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 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 53.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Nicholasville Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near US 27 / Lexington Road.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 90.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (US 27 / Lexington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.7 mi into trip
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~2m in
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US 27 / Lexington Road
Turn right onto US 27 / Lexington Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
18.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
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I 75
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75 toward I 75 North: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Cincinnati
8
72.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
Take the exit toward KY 14, KY 16: Verona, Walton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 171
Toward KY 14, KY 16: Verona, Walton
6
73 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
School Road
Turn left onto School Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
89.1 mi into trip
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~1h 54m in
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KY 915 / Licking Pike
Turn right onto KY 915 / Licking Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Nicholasville, KY and Claryville, KY, road signs point toward Cincinnati and Walton.
Cincinnati
16.3 mi in
|
~25m
Walton
72.5 mi in
|
~1h 26m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 53.7 mi | 57m |
| Nicholasville Road | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Lexington Road | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Walton Nicholson Pike | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Newtown Pike | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Visalia Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| KY 536 | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| I 64 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 53.7 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholasville, KY and Claryville, 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
Use the none lane.
3
Continue on US 27
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Nicholasville Road
Use the none lane.
4
Continue on US 27
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Limestone
Use the none lane.
5
Turn left onto Winslow Street
421 ft
·
15 sec
·
Winslow Street
6
Turn left onto South Upper Street
227 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Upper Street
7
Turn right onto Bolivar Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Bolivar Street
8
Continue on Oliver Lewis Way
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Oliver Lewis Way
9
Continue on US 25; KY 922
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Newtown Pike
Use the none lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
11
Merge onto I 64; I 75
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 64; I 75
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75
54 mi
·
57 min
·
I 75
Toward I 75 North: Cincinnati
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 171
Toward KY 14, KY 16: Verona, Walton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto KY 14; KY 16
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Mary Grubbs Highway
15
Turn left onto School Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
School Road
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on Stephenson Mill Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Stephenson Mill Road
17
Continue on Old Beaver Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Old Beaver Road
18
At end of road, turn left onto US 25; KY 16
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
19
Continue on US 25; KY 16
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Dixie Highway
Use the none lane.
20
Turn left onto KY 16
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Walton Nicholson Road
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on KY 16
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Walton Nicholson Pike
22
Continue on KY 16
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Taylor Mill Road
Use the none lane.
23
Turn right onto KY 536
398 ft
·
8 sec
·
Maverick Road
24
Turn right onto KY 536
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Staffordsburg Road
25
Turn left onto KY 536
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Visalia Road
26
Turn left onto KY 177; KY 536
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Decoursey Pike
27
Turn right onto KY 536
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
KY 536
28
Turn right onto KY 915
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Licking Pike
Use the none lane.
29
Turn left onto KY 915
388 ft
·
9 sec
·
Camel Crossing
30
Turn right
27 ft
·
2 sec
31
Turn right
327 ft
·
23 sec
32
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 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.7 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 80 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.4 miles or 57m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Claryville, 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 90.7 miles and 1h 58m.
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 75 for about 53.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.4 mi from Nicholasville, KY · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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 Claryville, KY
The final approach into Claryville, 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 Claryville, 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
$13.78 one way
$27.55 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $15.19 | $30.37 |
| premium | $4.80 | $17.12 | $34.24 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $20.15 | $40.30 |
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: 31.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.52 | $4.35 |
| Efficient EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.94 | $3.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.3 | 0 | $12.70 | $5.80 |
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.
Destination
Claryville, KY
Afternoon in Claryville on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
62°F
Warsaw, KY
45 mi in
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
1h 58m 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 Claryville, KY covers 90.7 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Nicholasville Road, Lexington Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
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 $13.78 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 demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 90.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (US 27 / Lexington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Nicholasville, KY and Claryville, KY, road signs point toward Cincinnati and Walton.
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