Origin
Nicholasville, KY
Afternoon in Nicholasville on Friday
Local time
12:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nicholasville, KY to Somerset, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
62.1 mi
100 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
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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Somerset, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Nicholasville, KY to Somerset, KY covers 62.1 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 27, Lexington Road, Stanford Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.1 miles on US 27. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 62.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Nicholasville, KY to Somerset, KY covers 62.1 miles and takes about 1h 13m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 27 is the longest continuous segment at about 30.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 60.9 miles in near KY 80 Business / Ogden Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Nicholasville, KY to Somerset, KY is easy. At 1h 13m with 49% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 60.9 miles (KY 80 Business / Ogden Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 62 miles (KY 80 BUS; KY 1247 / South Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 62 miles (KY 80 Business): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
60.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
KY 80 Business / Ogden Street
Turn sharp left onto KY 80 Business / Ogden Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
62 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
KY 80 BUS; KY 1247 / South Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto KY 80 BUS; KY 1247 / South Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
62 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
KY 80 Business
Turn left onto KY 80 Business
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 30.1 mi | 35m |
| Lexington Road | 13.7 mi | 15m |
| Stanford Street | 8.9 mi | 10m |
| Nicholasville Bypass | 6 mi | 7m |
| North Main Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Ogden Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Ohio Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Mount Vernon Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 30.1 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholasville, KY and Somerset, KY.
1
Start on US 27 Business
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 27
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Nicholasville Bypass
3
Continue on US 27
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Lexington Road
4
Turn slight right onto US 27
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Lexington Road
5
Continue on US 27; KY 39
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Stanford Street
6
Continue on US 27; KY 1247
30 mi
·
35 min
·
US 27; KY 1247
7
Turn sharp left onto KY 80 Business
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ogden Street
8
Continue on KY 80 Business
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Ohio Street
9
Continue on KY 80 Business
352 ft
·
7 sec
·
Columbia Street
10
Continue on KY 80 Business
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
West Mount Vernon Street
11
At end of road, turn right onto KY 80 BUS; KY 1247
92 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Main Street
12
Turn left onto KY 80 Business
126 ft
·
2 sec
·
KY 80 Business
13
Arrive at destination
KY 80 Business
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31 mi from Nicholasville, KY · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31 miles from Nicholasville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Somerset, KY
The final approach into Somerset, 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
$9.71 one way
$19.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.66 | $21.32 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.95 | $23.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.71 | $27.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 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 | 18.6 | 0 | $6.52 | $2.98 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.69 | $3.97 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Somerset, KY
Afternoon in Somerset on Friday
Local time
12:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Lancaster, KY
31 mi in
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
24 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
1h 13m 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 Somerset, KY covers 62.1 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 27, Lexington Road, Stanford Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31 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 $9.71 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 Somerset, KY is easy. At 1h 13m with 49% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 60.9 miles (KY 80 Business / Ogden Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 62 miles (KY 80 BUS; KY 1247 / South Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 62 miles (KY 80 Business): Navigation decision point.
The route from Nicholasville, KY to Somerset, 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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