Origin
Nicholasville, KY
Night in Nicholasville on Friday
Local time
11:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nicholasville, KY to Russell Springs, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
70.5 mi
113 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Nicholasville, KY to Russell Springs, KY covers 70.5 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Nicholasville Bypass, Lexington Road, Chenault Bridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 70.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m 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 25m drive with frequent turns across 70.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Nicholasville Bypass 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 Russell Springs, KY is easy. At 1h 25m 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 Russell Springs, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholasville Bypass | — | — |
| Lexington Road | — | — |
| Chenault Bridge Road | — | — |
| East Lexington Avenue | — | — |
| Wilderness Road | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| South 4th Street | — | — |
| Hustonville Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Nicholasville Bypass
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholasville, KY and Russell Springs, KY.
1
Start on North Main Street
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto Nicholasville Bypass
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Nicholasville Bypass
3
Continue on Lexington Road
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Lexington Road
4
Turn right onto Chenault Bridge Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Chenault Bridge Road
5
Continue on Lexington Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Lexington Road
6
Continue on Lexington Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lexington Road
7
Continue on East Lexington Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Lexington Avenue
8
Turn left onto Wilderness Road
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Wilderness Road
9
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Main Street
10
Turn left onto South 4th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South 4th Street
11
Continue on Hustonville Road
46 mi
·
53 min
·
Hustonville Road
12
Turn right onto Steve Warriner Drive
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Steve Warriner Drive
13
Continue on Steve Wariner Drive
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Steve Wariner Drive
14
Turn left onto Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
15
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.2 mi from Nicholasville, KY · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.2 miles from Nicholasville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Russell Springs, KY
The final approach into Russell Springs, 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
$11.02 one way
$22.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.10 | $24.20 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.57 | $27.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.57 | $31.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.40 | $3.38 |
| Efficient EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.87 | $4.51 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Russell Springs, KY
Night in Russell Springs on Friday
Local time
10:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Liberty, KY
35 mi in
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 25m 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 Russell Springs, KY covers 70.5 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Nicholasville Bypass, Lexington Road, Chenault Bridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.2 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 $11.02 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 Russell Springs, KY is easy. At 1h 25m 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 Russell Springs, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Nicholasville, KY to Russell Springs, 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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