The drive from Williamsburg, KY to Nicholasville, KY covers 102.1 miles and takes about 1h 58m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, US 27, Crab Orchard Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.9 miles on I 75.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.96 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
51.1 miles from Williamsburg, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 102.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 1h 58m highway drive covering 102.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and US 27. The longest continuous stretch is about 42.9 miles on I 75.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 42.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 27. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near KY 296 / Cumberland Avenue.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 58m 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 0.1 miles (KY 296 / Cumberland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 25W / Cumberland Falls Highway): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|KY 296 / Cumberland Avenue
Turn left onto KY 296 / Cumberland Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|US 25W / Cumberland Falls Highway
Turn left onto US 25W / Cumberland Falls Highway
Navigation decision point
5
4 mi into trip|~6m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
47.4 mi into trip|~53m 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
5
47.6 mi into trip|~53m 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 Williamsburg, KY to Nicholasville, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Livingston along the way.
Livingston
47.4 mi in|~53m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
42.9 mi
46m
US 27
26.7 mi
30m
Crab Orchard Road
23.5 mi
27m
Cumberland Falls Highway
3.8 mi
5m
South Main Street
2.2 mi
3m
South Daniel Boone Trail
2.1 mi
3m
Cumberland Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
North 2nd Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 42.9 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamsburg, KY and Nicholasville, KY.
1
Start on North 2nd Street
427 ft·24 sec·North 2nd Street
2
Turn left onto KY 296
0.2 mi·23 sec·Cumberland Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 25W
1.8 mi·2 min·Cumberland Falls Highway
4
Keep slight left at fork onto US 25W
2.0 mi·3 min·Cumberland Falls Highway
5
Enter roundabout
57 ft·1 sec
6
Continue
0.3 mi·44 sec
7
Merge onto I 75
43 mi·46 min·I 75
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward US 25: Mount Vernon, Livingston
9
Keep slight left at fork
178 ft·5 sec
10
Turn left onto US 25
2.1 mi·3 min·South Daniel Boone Trail
11
Continue on US 150
24 mi·27 min·Crab Orchard Road
12
Turn right onto US 27
27 mi·30 min·US 27
13
Turn right onto US 27 Business
2.2 mi·3 min·South Main Street
14
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 51.1 miles from Williamsburg, KY, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.9 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 22 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.1 miles or 58m 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 36m
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 Williamsburg, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Williamsburg, KY
This is one driving day of about 102.1 miles and 1h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Williamsburg, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 42.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.1 mi from Williamsburg, KY
· 58m into the drive
The midpoint is around 51.1 miles from Williamsburg, 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.
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...
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 52.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.96 one way
$31.92 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$17.53
$35.05
premium
$4.89
$19.65
$39.30
diesel
$5.61
$22.54
$45.08
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.6
0
$10.72
$4.90
Efficient EV
25.5
0
$8.93
$4.08
EV Truck/SUV
40.8
0
$14.29
$6.53
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Williamsburg, KY
Afternoon
in Williamsburg on Friday
Local time
1:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Nicholasville, KY
Afternoon
in Nicholasville on Friday
Local time
1:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Clear
SW 5 mph6% 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
5 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 58m 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 Williamsburg, KY to Nicholasville, KY covers 102.1 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, US 27, Crab Orchard Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.1 miles from Williamsburg, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.96 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 58m 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 0.1 miles (KY 296 / Cumberland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 25W / Cumberland Falls Highway): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
On the drive from Williamsburg, KY to Nicholasville, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Livingston along the way.
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.
