The drive from Wurtland, KY to Nicholasville, KY covers 130.2 miles and takes about 2h 30m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, Industrial Parkway, East New Circle Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 96.5 miles on I 64.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.36 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
65.1 miles from Wurtland, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 12m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 30m. Total distance: 130.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 30m highway drive covering 130.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and Industrial Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 96.5 miles on I 64.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 96.5 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,219 ft551 ft
Total Climb
1,158 ft
Total Descent
774 ft
Highest Point
1,219 ft
~46.5 mi in
Elevation Range
668 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Industrial Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 111.4 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 130.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 111.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 112.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 114.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
111.4 mi into trip|~2h 1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 South: Richmond, Knoxville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 81
Toward I 75 South: Richmond, Knoxville
8
112.9 mi into trip|~2h 4m in
Take the exit toward US 60: Lexington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 110
Toward US 60: Lexington
6
114.9 mi into trip|~2h 7m in
Take the exit toward KY 4 South: New Circle Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward KY 4 South: New Circle Road
8
121.3 mi into trip|~2h 17m in
Take the exit toward US 27: Nicholasville, Lexington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 19
Toward US 27: Nicholasville, Lexington
6
121.6 mi into trip|~2h 17m in|US 27 / Nicholasville Road
Turn left onto US 27 / Nicholasville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Wurtland, KY and Nicholasville, KY, road signs point toward Knoxville and Lexington.
Knoxville
111.4 mi in|~2h 1m
Lexington
121.3 mi in|~2h 17m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 64
96.5 mi
1h 43m
Industrial Parkway
14 mi
16m
East New Circle Road
6.1 mi
9m
Lexington Road
4.5 mi
5m
Nicholasville Road
2.5 mi
3m
Winchester Road
1.8 mi
2m
North Main Street
1.7 mi
2m
Wurtland Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 96.5 mi, about 1h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wurtland, KY and Nicholasville, KY.
1
Start on KY 3105
0.7 mi·1 min·Wurtland Avenue
2
Turn left onto KY 67
14 mi·16 min·Industrial Parkway
3
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·35 sec
4
Merge onto I 64
96 mi·1 hr 43 min·I 64
5
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi·2 min
Exit 81Toward I 75 South: Richmond, Knoxville
6
Merge onto I 75
0.3 mi·18 sec·I 75
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 110Toward US 60: LexingtonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto US 60
1.8 mi·2 min·Winchester Road
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
Toward KY 4 South: New Circle RoadUse the left lane.
10
Merge onto KY 4
6.1 mi·9 min·East New Circle Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·49 sec
Exit 19Toward US 27: Nicholasville, LexingtonUse the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto US 27
2.5 mi·3 min·Nicholasville Road
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on US 27
4.5 mi·5 min·Lexington Road
14
Turn left onto US 27 Business
1.7 mi·2 min·North Main Street
Use the left lane.
15
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.1 miles from Wurtland, KY, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 96.5 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 29 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.1 miles or 1h 12m 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 56m
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 Wurtland, 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 Wurtland, KY
This is one driving day of about 130.2 miles and 2h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Wurtland, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 96.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.1 mi from Wurtland, KY
· 1h 12m into the drive
The midpoint is around 65.1 miles from Wurtland, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 96.5 miles.
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...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 130.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.36 one way
$40.71 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg46 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$22.35
$44.70
premium
$4.89
$25.06
$50.11
diesel
$5.61
$28.75
$57.49
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39.1
0
$13.67
$6.25
Efficient EV
32.6
0
$11.39
$5.21
EV Truck/SUV
52.1
0
$18.23
$8.33
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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 13, 2026
Origin
Wurtland, KY
Night
in Wurtland on Thursday
Local time
9:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Nicholasville, KY
Night
in Nicholasville on Thursday
Local time
9:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
SW 15 mph56% 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
1 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
2h 30m 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 Wurtland, KY to Nicholasville, KY covers 130.2 miles and takes about 2h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, Industrial Parkway, East New Circle 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 65.1 miles from Wurtland, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.36 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 130.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 111.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 112.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 114.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Wurtland, KY and Nicholasville, KY, road signs point toward Knoxville and Lexington.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 551 ft to 1,219 ft elevation with about 1,158 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Camp Nelson National Monument.
