Origin
Ryland Heights, KY
Afternoon in Ryland Heights on Friday
Local time
1:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Ryland Heights, KY to Nicholasville, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 52m
Distance
85.4 mi
138 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 44m
★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ryland Heights, KY
Tom Fisk
Nicholasville, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ryland Heights, KY to Nicholasville, KY covers 85.4 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pruett Road, Petty Road, Marshall Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.35 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
42.7 miles from Ryland Heights, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 52m. Total distance: 85.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 52m drive with frequent turns across 85.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pruett Road 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 Ryland Heights, KY to Nicholasville, KY is easy. At 1h 52m 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 Ryland Heights, KY to Nicholasville, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pruett Road | — | — |
| Petty Road | — | — |
| Marshall Road | — | — |
| Taylor Mill Road | — | — |
| Walton Nicholson Pike | — | — |
| Walton Nicholson Road | — | — |
| Dixie Highway | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Pruett Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ryland Heights, KY and Nicholasville, KY.
1
Start on Decoursey Pike
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Decoursey Pike
2
Turn slight right onto Pruett Road
262 ft
·
14 sec
·
Pruett Road
3
Continue on Pruett Road
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Pruett Road
4
Continue on Petty Road
1.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Petty Road
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Marshall Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Marshall Road
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto Taylor Mill Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Taylor Mill Road
7
Continue on Walton Nicholson Pike
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Walton Nicholson Pike
8
Continue on Walton Nicholson Road
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Walton Nicholson Road
9
Turn right onto Dixie Highway
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Dixie Highway
10
Continue on North Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
11
Turn right onto Old Beaver Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Old Beaver Road
12
Continue on Stephenson Mill Road
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Stephenson Mill Road
13
Keep slight left to continue on School Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
School Road
14
Turn right onto Mary Grubbs Highway
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Mary Grubbs Highway
15
Take the ramp left toward I 75 South: Lexington
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 75 South: Lexington
16
Merge slight left onto I 75 South: Lexington
56 mi
·
59 min
·
I 75 South: Lexington
17
Take the exit slight right toward KY 922: Airport, Lexington
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
KY 922: Airport, Lexington
18
Turn right onto Newtown Pike
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Newtown Pike
19
Continue on Oliver Lewis Way
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Oliver Lewis Way
20
Continue on Bolivar Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Bolivar Street
21
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Upper Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Upper Street
22
Turn straight onto South Limestone
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Limestone
23
Continue on Nicholasville Road
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Nicholasville Road
24
Continue on Lexington Road
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Lexington Road
25
Turn left onto North Main Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
26
Arrive at your destination
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 42.7 miles from Ryland Heights, KY, or about 56m into the drive.
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 19 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.7 miles or 56m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nicholasville, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Ryland Heights, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ryland Heights, KY
This is one driving day of about 85.4 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Ryland Heights, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.7 mi from Ryland Heights, KY · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.7 miles from Ryland Heights, 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
$13.35 one way
$26.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.66 | $29.32 |
| premium | $4.89 | $16.43 | $32.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.86 | $37.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.97 | $4.10 |
| Efficient EV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.47 | $3.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.2 | 0 | $11.96 | $5.47 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Destination
Nicholasville, KY
Afternoon in Nicholasville on Friday
Local time
1:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Williamstown, KY
43 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
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
1h 52m 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 Ryland Heights, KY to Nicholasville, KY covers 85.4 miles and takes about 1h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pruett Road, Petty Road, Marshall Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.7 miles from Ryland Heights, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.35 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 Ryland Heights, KY to Nicholasville, KY is easy. At 1h 52m 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 Ryland Heights, KY to Nicholasville, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ryland Heights, KY to Nicholasville, 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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