Origin
Nicholasville, KY
Afternoon in Nicholasville on Sunday
Local time
3:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nicholasville, KY to Lewisport, KY
Drive Time
3h 14m
Distance
162.4 mi
261 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 3m
★
6 AM
3h 15m
8 AM
3h 38m
10 AM
3h 23m
12 PM
3h 21m
3 PM
3h 24m
5 PM
3h 37m
8 PM
3h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nicholasville, KY
Kelly
Lewisport, KY
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Trip Overview
Spanning 162.4 miles across Kentucky, this journey from Nicholasville to Lewisport is a straightforward trek that comfortably fits into a single day. You should expect roughly 3 hours and 14 minutes of driving time, making it an ideal choice for a quick getaway or a necessary regional commute. With an estimated fuel cost of just $25, it remains an economical trip for solo travelers or small groups. Since both your start and end points are located within the Southeast region, the environment will feel consistent throughout the journey. You won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay, as the duration is easily manageable in one sitting.
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
81.2 miles from Nicholasville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 76% of your route consisting of major thoroughfares. You will spend a significant portion of your time navigating the Bluegrass Parkway, which serves as the longest uninterrupted stretch at 67.6 miles. The remainder of your journey utilizes US 60 and the Joe Prather Highway, transitioning you from the central corridors toward your destination. Expect a blend of fast-paced highway driving that eventually gives way to the more localized feel of the secondary roads. The character of the drive is efficient and functional, perfect for those who prefer to keep moving toward their destination without complex detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bluegrass Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 67.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Bluegrass Parkway and US 60. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near KY 169 / West Oak Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 162.4 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 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 14 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
9
83.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m in
Take the exit toward US 62, KY 61: Elizabethtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 94
Toward US 62, KY 61: Elizabethtown
9
83.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 62: Historic Downtown Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward US 62: Historic Downtown Elizabethtown,...
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Nicholasville, KY to Lewisport, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Elizabethtown along the way.
Elizabethtown
83.5 mi in
|
~1h 36m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegrass Parkway | 67.6 mi | 1h 12m |
| US 60 | 55.5 mi | 1h 5m |
| Joe Prather Highway | 10.4 mi | 12m |
| Keene Road | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| North Dixie Highway | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Pinckard Pike | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Ring Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| Flaherty Road | 2.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Bluegrass Parkway
— 67.6 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholasville, KY and Lewisport, KY.
1
Start on US 27 Business
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto KY 169
0.2 mi
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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
·
Keene Road
5
Continue on KY 169; KY 1267
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Keene Road
6
Turn left onto KY 169
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Pinchard Pike
7
Continue on KY 169
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Keene-Versailles Road
8
Continue on KY 169
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Pinckard Pike
9
At end of road, turn right onto KY 33
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Troy Pike
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
11
Merge onto Bluegrass Parkway
68 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
Bluegrass Parkway
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
13
Merge onto I 65
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
I 65
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 94
Toward US 62, KY 61: Elizabethtown
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
212 ft
·
7 sec
Toward US 62: Historic Downtown Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown
Use the left / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto US 62; KY 61
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Mulberry Street
17
Turn right onto KY 3005
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Ring Road
18
Turn right onto US 31W
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
North Dixie Highway
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 31W
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Dixie Highway
20
Turn left onto KY 313
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Joe Prather Highway
21
Continue on KY 144
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Flaherty Road
22
Turn left onto US 60
55 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
US 60
23
Turn right onto KY 657
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Street
24
Turn right onto Pell Street
56 ft
·
2 sec
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Pell Street
25
Arrive at destination
Pell Street
Trip Plan
To keep your drive smooth, plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and break up the three-hour duration. Because the route relies heavily on major arteries, monitor traffic reports on the Bluegrass Parkway before you depart to avoid unexpected delays. Budgeting $25 for fuel is a safe estimate, but keep a little extra on hand just in case of idling in heavy traffic. Since this is a one-day trip, you have the flexibility to leave in the morning and reach Lewisport with plenty of daylight remaining. Prioritize refueling before you transition off the primary highway segments to ensure you aren't searching for a station in more remote sections of the route.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 81.2 miles from Nicholasville, KY, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.6 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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.2 miles or 1h 33m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lewisport, 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 162.4 miles and 3h 14m.
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 Bluegrass Parkway for about 67.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 81.2 mi from Nicholasville, KY · 1h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
81 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 81.2 miles from Nicholasville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Bluegrass Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.6 miles.
Arriving in Lewisport, KY
The final approach into Lewisport, 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 Lewisport, 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
$24.67 one way
$49.33 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $27.19 | $54.38 |
| premium | $4.80 | $30.66 | $61.32 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $36.08 | $72.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.7 | 0 | $17.05 | $7.80 |
| Efficient EV | 40.6 | 0 | $14.21 | $6.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65 | 0 | $22.74 | $10.39 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Lewisport, KY
Afternoon in Lewisport on Sunday
Local time
2:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
2 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
3h 14m 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 Lewisport, KY covers 162.4 miles and takes about 3h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bluegrass Parkway, US 60, Joe Prather Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 81.2 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 $24.67 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 14 significant decision points across 162.4 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 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 Lewisport, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Elizabethtown along the way.
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