Origin
Nicholasville, KY
Morning in Nicholasville on Saturday
Local time
8:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nicholasville, KY to Dry Ridge, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
60.6 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m
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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Dry Ridge, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Nicholasville, KY to Dry Ridge, KY covers 60.6 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lexington Road, Nicholasville Road, South Limestone for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 60.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 14m drive with frequent turns across 60.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lexington Road 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 Dry Ridge, KY is easy. At 1h 14m 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 Dry Ridge, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington Road | — | — |
| Nicholasville Road | — | — |
| South Limestone | — | — |
| Winslow Street | — | — |
| South Upper Street | — | — |
| Bolivar Street | — | — |
| Oliver Lewis Way | — | — |
| Newtown Pike | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Lexington Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholasville, KY and Dry Ridge, KY.
1
Start on North Main Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto Lexington Road
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Lexington Road
3
Continue on Nicholasville Road
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Nicholasville Road
4
Continue on South Limestone
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Limestone
5
Turn left onto Winslow Street
420 ft
·
16 sec
·
Winslow Street
6
Turn left onto South Upper Street
226 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Upper Street
7
Turn right onto Bolivar Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Bolivar Street
8
Continue on Oliver Lewis Way
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Oliver Lewis Way
9
Continue on Newtown Pike
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Newtown Pike
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
11
Merge slight left
2.2 mi
·
2 min
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati
41 mi
·
43 min
·
I 75 North: Cincinnati
13
Take the exit slight right toward KY 22: Dry Ridge, Owenton
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
KY 22: Dry Ridge, Owenton
14
Turn right onto Broadway Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway Street
15
Turn right
79 ft
·
6 sec
16
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.3 mi from Nicholasville, KY · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.3 miles from Nicholasville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dry Ridge, KY
The final approach into Dry Ridge, 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
$9.47 one way
$18.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.40 | $20.80 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.66 | $23.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.38 | $26.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.36 | $2.91 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.30 | $2.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.48 | $3.88 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Dry Ridge, KY
Morning in Dry Ridge on Saturday
Local time
8:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Nicholasville, KY to Dry Ridge, KY covers 60.6 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lexington Road, Nicholasville Road, South Limestone. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.3 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 $9.47 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 Dry Ridge, KY is easy. At 1h 14m 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 Dry Ridge, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Nicholasville, KY to Dry Ridge, 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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