Origin
Nicholasville, KY
Late night in Nicholasville on Thursday
Local time
4:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nicholasville, KY to Lawrenceburg, KY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
37m
Distance
25.3 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
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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Lawrenceburg, KY
Brady Wilson
Trip Overview
The drive from Nicholasville, KY to Lawrenceburg, KY covers 25.3 miles and takes about 37m 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 $3.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 25.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m 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 37m drive with frequent turns across 25.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Nicholasville, KY to Lawrenceburg, KY is easy. At 37m 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 Lawrenceburg, 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 | — | — |
| Tyrone Pike | — | — |
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 Lawrenceburg, 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
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Troy Pike
10
Turn left
2.1 mi
·
3 min
11
Turn left onto Tyrone Pike
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Tyrone Pike
12
Continue on East Woodford Street
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
East Woodford Street
13
Turn right onto North Main Street
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Main Street
14
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.96 one way
$7.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.34 | $8.69 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.59 | $11.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Lawrenceburg, KY
Late night in Lawrenceburg on Thursday
Local time
4:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
21 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
37m 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 Lawrenceburg, KY covers 25.3 miles and takes about 37m 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 12.7 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 $3.96 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 Lawrenceburg, KY is easy. At 37m 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 Lawrenceburg, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Nicholasville, KY to Lawrenceburg, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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