Origin
Nicholasville, KY
Afternoon in Nicholasville on Saturday
Local time
2:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nicholasville, KY to Monticello, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
9.1 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
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
This quick 9.1-mile trip from Nicholasville, KY to Monticello, KY takes just about 14 minutes to complete. Since it's such a short drive, it's perfect for a single-day adventure, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily travel on local roads like Lexington Road and North Main Street, with no highway driving involved, making for a relaxed pace. Budget around $1 for fuel, which is incredibly budget-friendly for this short hop within the Southeast region of Kentucky. This route offers a straightforward and efficient way to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington Road | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| North Main Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Nicholasville Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Man O War Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Winthrop Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Halifax Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Boston Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Denver Lane | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lexington Road
— 4.5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholasville, KY and Monticello, 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
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Nicholasville Road
4
Turn left onto Man O War Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Man O War Boulevard
5
Turn right onto Winthrop Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Winthrop Drive
6
Turn left onto Denver Lane
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Denver Lane
7
Turn left onto Boston Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Boston Road
8
Turn right onto Halifax Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Halifax Drive
9
Arrive at destination
Halifax Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 8.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 27 / Lexington Road
Turn right onto US 27 / Lexington Road
Navigation decision point
4
7.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Winthrop Drive
Turn right onto Winthrop Drive
Navigation decision point
4
8.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Denver Lane
Turn left onto Denver Lane
Navigation decision point
4
8.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Boston Road
Turn left onto Boston Road
Navigation decision point
3
8.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Halifax Drive
Turn right onto Halifax Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.42 one way
$2.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Monticello, KY
Afternoon in Monticello on Saturday
Local time
2:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
6 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this entire 9.1-mile journey, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.5 miles on Lexington Road, giving you a solid block of driving before any significant turns. As you navigate through Nicholasville and head towards Monticello, you'll be on familiar local streets, likely experiencing varied speed limits and the typical rhythm of town-to-town travel. This isn't a high-speed route; instead, it's about navigating through communities and enjoying the directness of local roads.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.5 mi on Lexington Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near US 27 / Lexington Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (US 27 / Lexington Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (Winthrop Drive): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (Denver Lane): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 9.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.5 miles on Lexington Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (US 27 / Lexington Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (Winthrop Drive): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (Denver Lane): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Monticello, KY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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