Drive Time
3h 14m
Distance
162.4 mi
261 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
The drive from Nicholasville, KY to Lewisport, KY covers 162.4 miles and takes about 3h 14m 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 $24.11 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
81.2 miles from Nicholasville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 14m drive with frequent turns across 162.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Oak Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 3rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Keene Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pinchard Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Keene-Versailles Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pinckard Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Troy Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bluegrass Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholasville, KY and Lewisport, KY.
Start on North Main Street
Turn left onto West Oak Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto North 3rd Street
Continue on Keene Road
Continue on Keene Road
Turn left onto Pinchard Pike
Continue on Keene-Versailles Road
Continue on Pinckard Pike
At the end of the road, turn right onto Troy Pike
Take the ramp slight left
Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway
Keep slight right
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 62, KY 61: Elizabethtown
Keep slight left to continue on US 62: Historic Downtown Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown
Turn left onto North Mulberry Street
Turn right onto Ring Road
Turn right onto North Dixie Highway
Keep slight right to continue on North Dixie Highway
Turn left onto Joe Prather Highway
Continue on Flaherty Road
Turn left
Turn right onto 4th Street
Turn right onto Pell Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.2 miles or 1h 37m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lewisport, KY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Nicholasville, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 162.4 miles and 3h 14m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 81.2 mi from Nicholasville, KY · 1h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
81 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 81.2 miles from Nicholasville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Lewisport, 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 Lewisport, KY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$24.11 one way
$48.22 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $27.19 | $54.38 |
| premium | $4.65 | $29.76 | $59.51 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $33.91 | $67.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.7 | 0 | $17.05 | $7.80 |
| Efficient EV | 40.6 | 0 | $14.21 | $6.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65 | 0 | $22.74 | $10.39 |
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Nicholasville on Saturday
Local time
11:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Lewisport on Saturday
Local time
10:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
61°F
Louisville, KY
81 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
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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