Spanning 90 miles across Kentucky, this journey from Augusta to Nicholasville takes approximately 2 hours and 2 minutes to complete. It is a straightforward trip that serves perfectly as a comfortable one-day excursion, requiring no overnight stops. You can expect to spend about $14 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your travel plans. Navigating through the Southeast region, you will utilize a combination of US 68, the AA Highway, and Lexington Road. Because the drive is relatively short and efficient, it offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to easily manage the trip in a single afternoon.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45 miles from Augusta, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 59m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 68
39.4 mi
49m
AA Highway
12.4 mi
15m
Lexington Road
11.2 mi
13m
Paris Pike
5.9 mi
6m
Nicholasville Road
4.7 mi
8m
North Broadway
3.9 mi
7m
Clyde T. Barbour Highway
3.4 mi
4m
East Augusta Chatham Road
3.2 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
US 68
— 39.4 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, KY and Nicholasville, KY.
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Start on this road
161 ft·16 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto East 4th Street
158 ft·8 sec·East 4th Street
3
Turn right onto Elizabeth Street
224 ft·14 sec·Elizabeth Street
4
Turn left onto KY 8
0.6 mi·1 min·Heather Renee French Boulevard
5
Turn right onto KY 19
3.2 mi·5 min·East Augusta Chatham Road
6
Turn left onto KY 9; AA
12 mi·15 min·AA Highway
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto US 68
3.4 mi·4 min·Clyde T. Barbour Highway
9
Continue on US 68
39 mi·49 min·US 68
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto US 460; US 68 Business
0.7 mi·1 min·Bank Row Street
11
At end of road, turn right onto US 68 Business
1.1 mi·1 min·Main Street
12
Continue on US 27; US 68
6.8 mi·7 min·Lexington Road
13
Continue on US 27; US 68
5.9 mi·6 min·Paris Pike
14
Continue on US 27; US 68
3.9 mi·7 min·North Broadway
15
Turn left onto Bolivar Street
0.2 mi·29 sec·Bolivar Street
16
At end of road, turn right onto South Upper Street
0.2 mi·31 sec·South Upper Street
17
Turn straight onto South Limestone
0.8 mi·1 min·South Limestone
18
Continue on US 27
4.7 mi·8 min·Nicholasville Road
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on US 27
4.5 mi·5 min·Lexington Road
20
Turn left onto US 27 Business
1.7 mi·2 min·North Main Street
Use the left lane.
21
Arrive at destination
US 27 Business
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable two-hour drive, you have the advantage of being able to depart at your leisure without needing a rigorous itinerary. While there are no mandated stops for this 90-mile route, keeping a close eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Augusta is a smart way to ensure you stay within your $14 fuel budget. Because you will be navigating a mix of roads including the AA Highway and Lexington Road, stay alert for transitions between higher-speed sections and local stretches. Planning your departure to avoid peak local traffic will help you maintain that estimated 2-hour and 2-minute travel time. Use the flexibility of this short trip to enjoy the ride without the pressure of a rigid schedule.
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 45 miles from Augusta, KY, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.4 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 20 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45 miles or 59m 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 40m
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 Augusta, 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 Augusta, KY
This is one driving day of about 90 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Augusta, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 68 for about 39.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 88.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|East 4th Street
Turn left onto East 4th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Elizabeth Street
Turn right onto Elizabeth Street
Navigation decision point
6
16.2 mi into trip|~22m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
78.2 mi into trip|~1h 43m in|South Upper Street
At end of road, turn right onto South Upper Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
88.3 mi into trip|~1h 59m in|US 27 Business / North Main Street
Turn left onto US 27 Business / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.07 one way
$28.14 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$15.45
$30.90
premium
$4.89
$17.32
$34.64
diesel
$5.61
$19.87
$39.74
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27
0
$9.45
$4.32
Efficient EV
22.5
0
$7.87
$3.60
EV Truck/SUV
36
0
$12.60
$5.76
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (65% 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 12, 2026
Origin
Augusta, KY
Late night
in Augusta on Sunday
Local time
4:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Partly Cloudy
E 3 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 3:24AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 12:21AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Destination
Nicholasville, KY
Late night
in Nicholasville on Sunday
Local time
4:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Clear
SE 5 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 3:24AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 12:21AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
73°F
Paris, KY
45 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 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 2m 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.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience that transitions from faster, high-capacity roads to more localized routes as you head toward your destination. Roughly 44% of your journey is spent on highways, providing a steady pace before the road character shifts. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 39.4 miles on US 68, which allows for consistent cruising. The overall profile is varied, keeping you engaged as the road environment changes from the initial highway segments into the final approach toward Nicholasville. It avoids the monotony of a purely interstate commute, offering a balanced feel behind the wheel.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.4 mi on US 68.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East 4th Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 2m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Elizabeth Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
981 ft518 ft
Total Climb
749 ft
Total Descent
332 ft
Highest Point
981 ft
~75 mi in
Elevation Range
463 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 90 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.4 miles on US 68. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Elizabeth Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Camp Nelson National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Nicholasville, KY before heading back.
