The drive from Pineville, KY to Nicholasville, KY covers 118.1 miles and takes about 2h 18m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Riverview Avenue, I 75, US 27 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.7 miles on Riverview Avenue.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.46 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.
Midpoint
59 miles from Pineville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 8m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 18m. Total distance: 118.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Pineville, KY to Nicholasville, KY covers 118.1 miles and takes about 2h 18m, 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.
Riverview Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 30.7 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 0.1 miles in near US 25E / Bob Madon Bypass.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pineville, KY to Nicholasville, KY is easy. At 2h 18m with 48% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 25E / Bob Madon Bypass): Navigation decision point; at 33.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 33.8 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 25E / Bob Madon Bypass
Turn left onto US 25E / Bob Madon Bypass
Navigation decision point
4
33.4 mi into trip|~41m in
Take the exit toward I 75 North: Lexington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 75 North: Lexington
3
33.8 mi into trip|~41m in|I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
63.3 mi into trip|~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward US 25: Mount Vernon, Livingston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 25: Mount Vernon, Livingston
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63.5 mi into trip|~1h 13m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Pineville, KY to Nicholasville, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Livingston along the way.
Livingston
63.3 mi in|~1h 13m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Riverview Avenue
30.7 mi
36m
I 75
29.5 mi
31m
US 27
26.7 mi
30m
Crab Orchard Road
23.5 mi
27m
South Main Street
2.2 mi
3m
South Daniel Boone Trail
2.1 mi
3m
Corbin Bypass
1.9 mi
3m
Bob Madon Bypass
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Riverview Avenue
— 30.7 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pineville, KY and Nicholasville, KY.
1
Start on Pine Street
0.1 mi·17 sec·Pine Street
2
Turn left onto US 25E
0.7 mi·1 min·Bob Madon Bypass
3
Continue on US 25E
31 mi·36 min·Riverview Avenue
4
Continue on US 25E
1.9 mi·3 min·Corbin Bypass
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·24 sec
Toward I 75 North: Lexington
6
Merge onto I 75
30 mi·31 min·I 75
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward US 25: Mount Vernon, Livingston
8
Keep slight left at fork
178 ft·5 sec
9
Turn left onto US 25
2.1 mi·3 min·South Daniel Boone Trail
10
Continue on US 150
24 mi·27 min·Crab Orchard Road
11
Turn right onto US 27
27 mi·30 min·US 27
12
Turn right onto US 27 Business
2.2 mi·3 min·South Main Street
13
Arrive at destination
US 27 Business
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 59 miles from Pineville, KY, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.7 miles.
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 26 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59 miles or 1h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nicholasville, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pineville, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Pineville, KY
This is one driving day of about 118.1 miles and 2h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Pineville, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Riverview Avenue for about 30.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 59 mi from Pineville, KY
· 1h 8m into the drive
The midpoint is around 59 miles from Pineville, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Nicholasville, KY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Camp Nelson National Monument
National Monument
The US Army established Camp Nelson as a fortified supply depot in April 1863. Over the next 3 years, the site evolved into a massive recruitment and training center for United States Colored Troops a...
Cumberland Gap was the first great gateway to the west. Come follow the path of bison, Native Americans, longhunters, and pioneers. Walk where 300,000 people crossed the Appalachians to settle America...
The US won a significant victory early in the Civil War at the Battle of Mill Springs. Explore the rolling fields of Kentucky where the battle took place and learn about that state's strategic importa...
27 mi from route
~68 min detour
Free
near mile 69.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.46 one way
$36.93 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$20.27
$40.54
premium
$4.89
$22.73
$45.45
diesel
$5.61
$26.07
$52.15
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.4
0
$12.40
$5.67
Efficient EV
29.5
0
$10.33
$4.72
EV Truck/SUV
47.2
0
$16.53
$7.56
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Pineville, KY
Afternoon
in Pineville on Saturday
Local time
12:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Nicholasville, KY
Afternoon
in Nicholasville on Saturday
Local time
12:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
SW 9 to 15 mph70% chanceLive forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 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
2h 18m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Pineville, KY to Nicholasville, KY covers 118.1 miles and takes about 2h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Riverview Avenue, I 75, US 27. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59 miles from Pineville, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.46 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 Pineville, KY to Nicholasville, KY is easy. At 2h 18m with 48% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 25E / Bob Madon Bypass): Navigation decision point; at 33.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 33.8 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining.
On the drive from Pineville, KY to Nicholasville, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Livingston along the way.
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.
