Origin
Nicholasville, KY
Afternoon in Nicholasville on Thursday
Local time
12:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nicholasville, KY to Knottsville, KY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 24m
Distance
163.4 mi
263 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 12m
★
6 AM
3h 24m
8 AM
3h 49m
10 AM
3h 33m
12 PM
3h 31m
3 PM
3h 34m
5 PM
3h 47m
8 PM
3h 17m
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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Knottsville, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Nicholasville, KY to Knottsville, KY covers 163.4 miles and takes about 3h 24m 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 $25.55 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
81.7 miles from Nicholasville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 24m. Total distance: 163.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 24m 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 3h 24m drive with frequent turns across 163.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 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 Knottsville, KY is easy. At 3h 24m 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 Knottsville, 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 | — | — |
| Bluegrass Parkway | — | — |
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 Knottsville, 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
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Troy Pike
10
Take the ramp slight left
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
11
Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway
68 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
Bluegrass Parkway
12
Keep slight right
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
13
Merge slight left
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 62, KY 61: Elizabethtown
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 62, KY 61: Elizabethtown
15
Keep slight left to continue on US 62: Historic Downtown Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown
213 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 62: Historic Downtown Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown
16
Turn left onto North Mulberry Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Mulberry Street
17
Turn right onto Ring Road
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Ring Road
18
Turn right onto North Dixie Highway
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
North Dixie Highway
19
Keep slight right to continue on North Dixie Highway
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Dixie Highway
20
Turn left onto Joe Prather Highway
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Joe Prather Highway
21
Continue on Flaherty Road
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Flaherty Road
22
Turn left
39 mi
·
44 min
23
Turn left onto State Highway 144
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 144
24
Continue on State Highway 144
18 mi
·
31 min
·
State Highway 144
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 81.7 miles from Nicholasville, KY, or about 1h 42m 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 36 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.7 miles or 1h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Knottsville, 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 163.4 miles and 3h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Nicholasville, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 81.7 mi from Nicholasville, KY · 1h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
82 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 81.7 miles from Nicholasville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Knottsville, KY
The final approach into Knottsville, KY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Knottsville, KY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.55 one way
$51.09 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $28.05 | $56.10 |
| premium | $4.89 | $31.44 | $62.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.08 | $72.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49 | 0 | $17.16 | $7.84 |
| Efficient EV | 40.9 | 0 | $14.30 | $6.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65.4 | 0 | $22.88 | $10.46 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Knottsville, KY
Morning in Knottsville on Thursday
Local time
11:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
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
3h 24m 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 Knottsville, KY covers 163.4 miles and takes about 3h 24m 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 81.7 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 $25.55 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Nicholasville, KY to Knottsville, KY is easy. At 3h 24m 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 Knottsville, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Nicholasville, KY to Knottsville, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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