Origin
Owenton, KY
Morning in Owenton on Saturday
Local time
10:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Owenton, KY to Nicholasville, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
55.6 mi
89 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Owenton, KY
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Nicholasville, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Owenton, KY to Nicholasville, KY covers 55.6 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Frankfort Highway, Frankfort Road, Keene Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.1 miles on Frankfort Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 55.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m 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 with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 11m drive with frequent turns across 55.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Frankfort Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 26.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 127; KY 22; KY 227 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 11m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 127; KY 22; KY 227 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 127 / Frankfort Highway): Navigation decision point; at 25.4 miles (US 127): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 127; KY 22; KY 227 / South Main Street
Turn right onto US 127; KY 22; KY 227 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 127 / Frankfort Highway
Turn right onto US 127 / Frankfort Highway
Navigation decision point
6
25.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
US 127
Take the exit onto US 127
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
42.2 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
KY 169 / Pinckard Pike
Turn left onto KY 169 / Pinckard Pike
Navigation decision point
5
55.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
US 27 Business / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 27 Business / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfort Highway | 26.1 mi | 29m |
| Frankfort Road | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| Keene Road | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Pinckard Pike | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Versailles Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Keene-Versailles Road | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Troy Pike | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Frankfort Highway
— 26.1 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owenton, KY and Nicholasville, KY.
1
Start on KY 22
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
West Seminary Street
2
Turn right onto US 127; KY 22; KY 227
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Turn right onto US 127
24 mi
·
27 min
·
Frankfort Highway
4
Continue on KY 2261
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
KY 2261
5
Take the exit onto US 127
40 ft
·
1 sec
·
US 127
6
Turn right
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
7
Merge onto US 421
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilkinson Boulevard
8
Continue on US 60; US 421
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Versailles Road
9
Continue on US 60
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Frankfort Highway
10
Continue on US 60
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Frankfort Road
11
Turn slight right onto US 60 Business; US 62
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Frankfort Street
12
Continue on US 60 Business; US 62
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
13
Continue on KY 33
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Troy Pike
14
Turn left onto KY 169
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Pinckard Pike
15
Continue on KY 169
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Keene-Versailles Road
16
Continue on KY 169
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Pinchard Pike
17
Turn right onto KY 169; KY 1267
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Keene Road
18
Continue on KY 169
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Keene Road
19
Continue on KY 169
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North 3rd Street
20
Turn left onto KY 169
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
West Oak Street
21
Turn right onto US 27 Business
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
North Main Street
22
Arrive at destination
US 27 Business
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.8 mi from Owenton, KY · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.8 miles from Owenton, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Nicholasville, KY
The final approach into Nicholasville, 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
$8.69 one way
$17.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.54 | $19.09 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.70 | $21.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.28 | $24.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.78 | $3.56 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (63% 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
Nicholasville, KY
Morning in Nicholasville on Saturday
Local time
10:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
1 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 11m 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 Owenton, KY to Nicholasville, KY covers 55.6 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Frankfort Highway, Frankfort Road, Keene Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.8 miles from Owenton, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.69 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 11m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 127; KY 22; KY 227 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 127 / Frankfort Highway): Navigation decision point; at 25.4 miles (US 127): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Owenton, KY to Nicholasville, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Camp Nelson National Monument.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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