The drive from Nicholasville, KY to Beechwood Village, KY covers 73.6 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, Frankfort Road, Keene Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.8 miles on I 64.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.51 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
36.8 miles from Nicholasville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 48m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 73.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 31m highway drive covering 73.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and Frankfort Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 44.8 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 44.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Frankfort Road. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near KY 169 / West Oak 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 73.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (KY 169 / West Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles (KY 33 / Troy Pike): Navigation decision point; at 71.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|KY 169 / West Oak Street
Turn left onto KY 169 / West Oak Street
Navigation decision point
5
13.3 mi into trip|~19m in|KY 33 / Troy Pike
At end of road, turn right onto KY 33 / Troy Pike
Navigation decision point
7
71.3 mi into trip|~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 12
Toward I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
8
72.2 mi into trip|~1h 27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 264 East, US 60 West: Watterson Expressway, Saint Matthews
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 264 East, US 60 West: Watterson Expres...
6
72.4 mi into trip|~1h 28m in
Turn slight right toward US 60 West: Saint Matthews
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 20B
Toward US 60 West: Saint Matthews
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 64
44.8 mi
49m
Frankfort Road
6 mi
6m
Keene Road
5.3 mi
7m
Pinckard Pike
4.5 mi
6m
Keene-Versailles Road
2.1 mi
2m
Troy Pike
2.1 mi
3m
Frankfort Highway
1.8 mi
2m
South Main Street
1.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 44.8 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholasville, KY and Beechwood Village, KY.
1
Start on US 27 Business
0.1 mi·20 sec·North Main Street
2
Turn left onto KY 169
0.2 mi·19 sec·West Oak Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto KY 169
0.8 mi·1 min·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
2.1 mi·3 min·Troy Pike
10
Continue on KY 33
1.4 mi·2 min·South Main Street
11
Continue on US 60 Business; US 62
0.6 mi·51 sec·Frankfort Street
12
Continue on US 60 Business; US 62
472 ft·7 sec·US 60 Business; US 62
13
Turn left onto US 60; US 62
6.0 mi·6 min·Frankfort Road
14
Continue on US 60
1.8 mi·2 min·Frankfort Highway
15
Continue on US 60
0.8 mi·1 min·Versailles Road
16
Turn left
0.3 mi·43 sec
17
Merge onto I 64
45 mi·49 min·I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Exit 12Toward I 264 East: Watterson ExpresswayUse the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 264 East, US 60 West: Watterson Expressway, Saint MatthewsUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn slight right
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 20BToward US 60 West: Saint MatthewsUse the right lane.
22
Turn straight onto US 60
0.8 mi·1 min·Shelbyville Road
23
Turn right onto Sage Road
0.3 mi·1 min·Sage Road
24
Arrive at destination
Sage Road
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 36.8 miles from Nicholasville, KY, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.8 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 16 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.8 miles or 48m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beechwood Village, 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 73.6 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Nicholasville, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 44.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.8 mi from Nicholasville, KY
· 48m into the drive
The midpoint is around 36.8 miles from Nicholasville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Beechwood Village, KY
The final approach into Beechwood Village, KY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Camp Nelson National Monument
National Monument
The US Army established Camp Nelson as a fortified supply depot in April 1863. Over the next 3 years, the site evolved into a massive recruitment and training center for United States Colored Troops a...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.51 one way
$23.01 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$12.63
$25.27
premium
$4.89
$14.16
$28.33
diesel
$5.61
$16.25
$32.50
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.1
0
$7.73
$3.53
Efficient EV
18.4
0
$6.44
$2.94
EV Truck/SUV
29.4
0
$10.30
$4.71
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Nicholasville, KY
Night
in Nicholasville on Friday
Local time
11:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Sunny
SW 6 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Beechwood Village, KY
Night
in Beechwood Village on Friday
Local time
11:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
80°F
Versailles, KY
37 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
4 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 31m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Beechwood Village, KY covers 73.6 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, Frankfort Road, Keene 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 36.8 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 $11.51 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 73.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (KY 169 / West Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles (KY 33 / Troy Pike): Navigation decision point; at 71.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Nicholasville, KY to Beechwood Village, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Camp Nelson National Monument.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
