The drive from Nicholasville, KY to Taylor Mill, KY covers 87.3 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, Taylor Mill Road, Nicholasville 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 $13.65 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.
Midpoint
43.6 miles from Nicholasville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 52m. Total distance: 87.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 52m highway drive covering 87.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and Taylor Mill 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 24 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 Taylor Mill Road. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 11.9 miles in near South Upper Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 87.3 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.9 miles (South Upper Street): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (Bolivar Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
11.9 mi into trip|~19m in|South Upper Street
Turn left onto South Upper Street
Navigation decision point
5
12 mi into trip|~19m in|Bolivar Street
Turn right onto Bolivar Street
Navigation decision point
7
18.9 mi into trip|~28m in|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 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Nicholasville, KY and Taylor Mill, 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
Taylor Mill Road
7.8 mi
13m
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
I 64
2.2 mi
2m
North Main Street
2.1 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 53.7 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholasville, KY and Taylor Mill, 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
4.7 mi·8 min·Nicholasville Road
4
Continue on US 27
1.0 mi·2 min·South Limestone
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 straight 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: CincinnatiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·34 sec
Exit 171Toward KY 14, KY 16: Verona, WaltonUse 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
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
7.1 mi·12 min·Taylor Mill Road
23
Continue on KY 3716
0.7 mi·1 min·Taylor Mill Road
Use the right lane.
24
Arrive at destination
KY 3716
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 43.6 miles from Nicholasville, KY, or about 55m 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 19 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.6 miles or 55m 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 Taylor Mill, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Nicholasville, KY
This is one driving day of about 87.3 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Nicholasville, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 43.6 mi from Nicholasville, KY
· 55m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.65 one way
$27.30 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$14.99
$29.97
premium
$4.89
$16.80
$33.60
diesel
$5.61
$19.27
$38.55
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: 30.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.2
0
$9.17
$4.19
Efficient EV
21.8
0
$7.64
$3.49
EV Truck/SUV
34.9
0
$12.22
$5.59
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Nicholasville, KY
Afternoon
in Nicholasville on Friday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Taylor Mill, KY
Afternoon
in Taylor Mill on Friday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Williamstown, KY
44 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
19 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
1h 52m 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 Taylor Mill, KY covers 87.3 miles and takes about 1h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Taylor Mill Road, Nicholasville 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 43.6 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 $13.65 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 87.3 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.9 miles (South Upper Street): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (Bolivar Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Nicholasville, KY and Taylor Mill, KY, road signs point toward Cincinnati and Walton.
