Origin
Nicholasville, KY
Afternoon in Nicholasville on Friday
Local time
3:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nicholasville, KY to Carrollton, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 48m
Distance
75 mi
121 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 41m
★
6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nicholasville, KY
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Carrollton, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Nicholasville, KY to Carrollton, KY covers 75 miles and takes about 1h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Oak Street, North 3rd Street, Keene Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.73 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
37.5 miles from Nicholasville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 75 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 48m drive with frequent turns across 75 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Oak Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Nicholasville, KY to Carrollton, KY is easy. At 1h 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Nicholasville, KY to Carrollton, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Oak Street | — | — |
| North 3rd Street | — | — |
| Keene Road | — | — |
| Pinchard Pike | — | — |
| Keene-Versailles Road | — | — |
| Pinckard Pike | — | — |
| Troy Pike | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Oak Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholasville, KY and Carrollton, KY.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto West Oak Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Oak Street
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto North 3rd Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North 3rd Street
4
Continue on Keene Road
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Keene Road
5
Continue on Keene Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Keene Road
6
Turn left onto Pinchard Pike
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Pinchard Pike
7
Continue on Keene-Versailles Road
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Keene-Versailles Road
8
Continue on Pinckard Pike
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Pinckard Pike
9
At the end of the road, turn right onto Troy Pike
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Troy Pike
10
Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
11
Continue on Frankfort Street
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Frankfort Street
12
Continue straight
472 ft
·
8 sec
13
Turn left onto Frankfort Road
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Frankfort Road
14
Continue on Frankfort Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Frankfort Highway
15
Continue on Versailles Road
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Versailles Road
16
Continue on Wilkinson Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Wilkinson Boulevard
17
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
18
Keep slight left
410 ft
·
11 sec
19
Turn left
16 mi
·
18 min
20
Turn left
6.6 mi
·
11 min
21
Turn right onto Waverly Road
299 ft
·
11 sec
·
Waverly Road
22
Turn left onto Crittenden Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Crittenden Street
23
Continue on KY 355
12 mi
·
21 min
·
KY 355
24
At the end of the road, turn left
8.4 mi
·
12 min
25
At the end of the road, turn left onto Highland Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Highland Avenue
26
Arrive at your destination
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 37.5 miles from Nicholasville, KY, or about 54m into the drive.
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 17 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.5 miles or 54m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Carrollton, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 75 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Nicholasville, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.5 mi from Nicholasville, KY · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.5 miles from Nicholasville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Carrollton, KY
The final approach into Carrollton, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.73 one way
$23.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.87 | $25.75 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.43 | $28.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.56 | $33.12 |
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: 26.2 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 | 22.5 | 0 | $7.87 | $3.60 |
| Efficient EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.56 | $3.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30 | 0 | $10.50 | $4.80 |
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.
Destination
Carrollton, KY
Afternoon in Carrollton on Friday
Local time
3:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 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 48m 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 Carrollton, KY covers 75 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Oak Street, North 3rd Street, Keene Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.5 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 $11.73 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 Carrollton, KY is easy. At 1h 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Nicholasville, KY to Carrollton, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Nicholasville, KY to Carrollton, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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