Origin
Somerset, KY
Late night in Somerset on Saturday
Local time
2:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Somerset, 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 13m
Distance
62 mi
100 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Somerset, KY
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Nicholasville, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Somerset, KY to Nicholasville, KY covers 62 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, South Main Street, Ogden Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.7 miles on US 27. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.69 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 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 (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 13m highway drive covering 62 miles, with most of the trip on US 27 and South Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 58.7 miles on US 27.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 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 58.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and South Main Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near KY 80 BUS; KY 1247 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Somerset, KY to Nicholasville, KY is easy. At 1h 13m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KY 80 BUS; KY 1247 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (KY 80 Business / West Mount Vernon Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 27): 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
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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KY 80 BUS; KY 1247 / North Main Street
Turn left onto KY 80 BUS; KY 1247 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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KY 80 Business / West Mount Vernon Street
Turn right onto KY 80 Business / West Mount Vernon Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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US 27
Turn right onto US 27
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 58.7 mi | 1h 7m |
| South Main Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Ogden Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Ohio Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Mount Vernon Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Columbia Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| KY 80 Business | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 58.7 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset, KY and Nicholasville, KY.
1
Start on KY 80 Business
59 ft
·
4 sec
·
KY 80 Business
2
Continue on KY 80 Business
190 ft
·
9 sec
·
KY 80 Business
3
Turn left onto KY 80 BUS; KY 1247
93 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Main Street
4
Turn right onto KY 80 Business
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Mount Vernon Street
5
Continue on KY 80 Business
352 ft
·
7 sec
·
Columbia Street
6
Continue on KY 80 Business
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Ohio Street
7
Continue on KY 80 Business
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Ogden Street
8
Turn slight right
163 ft
·
7 sec
9
Turn right onto US 27
59 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
US 27
10
Turn right onto US 27 Business
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
US 27 Business
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31 mi from Somerset, 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 Somerset, 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
$9.69 one way
$19.39 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.64 | $21.29 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.93 | $23.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.69 | $27.38 |
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 | $6.51 | $2.98 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.68 | $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
Nicholasville, KY
Late night in Nicholasville on Saturday
Local time
2:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°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 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 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 Somerset, KY to Nicholasville, KY covers 62 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, South Main Street, Ogden Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31 miles from Somerset, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.69 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.
The drive from Somerset, KY to Nicholasville, KY is easy. At 1h 13m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KY 80 BUS; KY 1247 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (KY 80 Business / West Mount Vernon Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 27): Navigation decision point.
The route from Somerset, KY to Nicholasville, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Camp Nelson National Monument and Mill Springs Battlefield 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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