The drive from Nicholasville, KY to Burkesville, KY covers 109.5 miles and takes about 2h 10m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hustonville Road, US 127, Lexington Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.1 miles on Hustonville Road.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.12 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
54.7 miles from Nicholasville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 7m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 10m. Total distance: 109.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 10m drive with frequent turns across 109.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hustonville Road is the longest continuous segment at about 51.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 14.6 miles in near KY 34 / Chenault Bridge Road.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Nicholasville, KY to Burkesville, KY is easy. At 2h 10m with 22% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.6 miles (KY 34 / Chenault Bridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 21.2 miles (KY 34 / Wilderness Road): Navigation decision point; at 21.5 miles (US 150; KY 34; KY 52 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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14.6 mi into trip|~17m in|KY 34 / Chenault Bridge Road
Turn right onto KY 34 / Chenault Bridge Road
Navigation decision point
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21.2 mi into trip|~27m in|KY 34 / Wilderness Road
Turn left onto KY 34 / Wilderness Road
Navigation decision point
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21.5 mi into trip|~28m in|US 150; KY 34; KY 52 / West Main Street
Turn right onto US 150; KY 34; KY 52 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
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21.9 mi into trip|~29m in|US 127 / South 4th Street
Turn left onto US 127 / South 4th Street
Navigation decision point
3
74 mi into trip|~1h 29m in|US 127
Turn right onto US 127
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Hustonville Road
51.1 mi
58m
US 127
22.4 mi
25m
Lexington Road
10.7 mi
13m
Albany Road
8.2 mi
9m
Nicholasville Bypass
6 mi
7m
Burkesville Road
2.2 mi
2m
North Main Street
2.2 mi
3m
KY 1590
1.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Hustonville Road
— 51.1 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholasville, KY and Burkesville, KY.
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Start on US 27 Business
2.2 mi·3 min·North Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 27
6.0 mi·7 min·Nicholasville Bypass
3
Continue on US 27
6.4 mi·7 min·Lexington Road
4
Turn right onto KY 34
1.4 mi·2 min·Chenault Bridge Road
5
Continue on KY 34
3.6 mi·5 min·Lexington Road
6
Continue on KY 34
0.7 mi·1 min·Lexington Road
7
Continue on KY 34
0.9 mi·1 min·East Lexington Avenue
8
Turn left onto KY 34
0.3 mi·27 sec·Wilderness Road
9
Turn right onto US 150; KY 34; KY 52
0.4 mi·47 sec·West Main Street
10
Turn left onto US 127
1.0 mi·1 min·South 4th Street
11
Continue on US 127
51 mi·58 min·Hustonville Road
12
Turn right onto US 127
22 mi·25 min·US 127
13
Turn right onto KY 1590
1.9 mi·3 min·KY 1590
14
Turn right onto KY 90
2.2 mi·2 min·Burkesville Road
15
Continue on KY 90
8.2 mi·9 min·Albany Road
16
Continue on KY 61; KY 90
0.6 mi·51 sec·South Main Street
17
Continue on KY 61; KY 90
134 ft·1 sec·North Main Street
18
Arrive at destination
KY 61; KY 90
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 54.7 miles from Nicholasville, KY, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.1 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 24 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.7 miles or 1h 7m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burkesville, 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 109.5 miles and 2h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Nicholasville, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Hustonville Road for about 51.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.7 mi from Nicholasville, KY
· 1h 7m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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...
The US won a significant victory early in the Civil War at the Battle of Mill Springs. Explore the rolling fields of Kentucky where the battle took place and learn about that state's strategic importa...
16 mi from route
~41 min detour
Free
near mile 56.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.12 one way
$34.24 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$18.80
$37.59
premium
$4.89
$21.07
$42.14
diesel
$5.61
$24.18
$48.35
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.9
0
$11.50
$5.26
Efficient EV
27.4
0
$9.58
$4.38
EV Truck/SUV
43.8
0
$15.33
$7.01
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Nicholasville, KY
Late night
in Nicholasville on Saturday
Local time
4:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Sunny
SW 6 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Burkesville, KY
Late night
in Burkesville on Saturday
Local time
3:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Liberty, KY
55 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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
5 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 10m 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 Burkesville, KY covers 109.5 miles and takes about 2h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hustonville Road, US 127, Lexington Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.7 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 $17.12 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.
The drive from Nicholasville, KY to Burkesville, KY is easy. At 2h 10m with 22% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 14.6 miles (KY 34 / Chenault Bridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 21.2 miles (KY 34 / Wilderness Road): Navigation decision point; at 21.5 miles (US 150; KY 34; KY 52 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Nicholasville, KY to Burkesville, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Camp Nelson National Monument and Mill Springs Battlefield 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.
