Origin
Nicholasville, KY
Morning in Nicholasville on Wednesday
Local time
8:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nicholasville, KY to Ironville, KY
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Drive Time
2h 32m
Distance
125.9 mi
203 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 22m
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6 AM
2h 32m
8 AM
2h 53m
10 AM
2h 39m
12 PM
2h 37m
3 PM
2h 40m
5 PM
2h 52m
8 PM
2h 26m
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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Ironville, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Nicholasville, KY to Ironville, KY covers 125.9 miles and takes about 2h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, Man O War Boulevard, US Route 60 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 93.3 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.68 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
63 miles from Nicholasville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 32m highway drive covering 125.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and Man O War Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 93.3 miles on I 64.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 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 93.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Man O War Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.4 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 125.9 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 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 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
8.4 mi into trip
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~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
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~12m in
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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
7
17.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
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US 60 / Winchester Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 60 / Winchester Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
115.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 13m in
Take the exit toward US 60
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 181
Toward US 60
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 93.3 mi | 1h 40m |
| Man O War Boulevard | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| US Route 60 | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Lexington Road | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| US 60 | 4 mi | 6m |
| Winchester Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| New Circle Road | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Nicholasville Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 93.3 mi, about 1h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholasville, KY and Ironville, 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
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Man O War Boulevard
Use the left lane.
9
At end of road, turn right onto US 60
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Winchester Road
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto KY 859
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Haley Road
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
12
Merge onto I 64
9.7 mi
·
10 min
·
I 64
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64
84 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
I 64
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 181
Toward US 60
15
Turn left onto US 60
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
US 60
16
Turn left onto US 60
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
US Route 60
17
Continue on US 60
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
13th Street
18
Turn left onto KY 766
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bob McCullough Drive
19
At end of road, turn right onto KY 766
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Roberts Drive
20
Turn sharp left onto KY 766
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Donta Road
21
Turn right onto Pine Street
157 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pine Street
22
Turn right onto Brett Street
524 ft
·
22 sec
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Brett Street
23
Continue on Tiffany Drive
382 ft
·
16 sec
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Tiffany Drive
24
Arrive at destination
Tiffany Drive
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 63 miles from Nicholasville, KY, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.3 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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ironville, 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 125.9 miles and 2h 32m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 93.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63 mi from Nicholasville, KY · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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 63 miles from Nicholasville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.3 miles.
Arriving in Ironville, KY
The final approach into Ironville, 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 Ironville, 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
$19.68 one way
$39.37 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $21.61 | $43.22 |
| premium | $4.89 | $24.23 | $48.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.80 | $55.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.8 | 0 | $13.22 | $6.04 |
| Efficient EV | 31.5 | 0 | $11.02 | $5.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.4 | 0 | $17.63 | $8.06 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Ironville, KY
Morning in Ironville on Wednesday
Local time
8:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
3 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
2h 32m 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 Ironville, KY covers 125.9 miles and takes about 2h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, Man O War Boulevard, US Route 60. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63 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 $19.68 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 125.9 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 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 Ironville, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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