If you are planning to travel from Bloomfield to Nicholasville, you are looking at a straightforward 52.6-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 4 minutes. This drive is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. Budgeting around $8 for fuel should cover your transit costs comfortably. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region of Kentucky, the atmosphere remains consistent throughout your travel. This route serves as a practical connection between the two areas, offering a reliable path for those looking to cross the region efficiently.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Bluegrass Parkway
34.7 mi
37m
Keene Road
5.3 mi
7m
Pinckard Pike
4.5 mi
6m
Springfield Road
3 mi
4m
Keene-Versailles Road
2.1 mi
2m
Troy Pike
1.1 mi
2m
North 3rd Street
0.8 mi
1m
Pinchard Pike
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Bluegrass Parkway
— 34.7 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomfield, KY and Nicholasville, KY.
1
Start on US 62; KY 55
2.2 mi·3 min·Springfield Road
2
Continue on KY 55
0.8 mi·1 min·Springfield Road
3
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·17 sec
4
Merge onto Bluegrass Parkway
35 mi·37 min·Bluegrass Parkway
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 68Toward KY 33: Versailles
6
Turn straight onto KY 33
1.1 mi·2 min·Troy Pike
7
Turn left onto KY 169
4.5 mi·6 min·Pinckard Pike
8
Continue on KY 169
2.1 mi·2 min·Keene-Versailles Road
9
Continue on KY 169
0.4 mi·40 sec·Pinchard Pike
10
Turn right onto KY 169; KY 1267
0.2 mi·21 sec·Keene Road
11
Continue on KY 169
5.1 mi·7 min·Keene Road
12
Continue on KY 169
0.8 mi·1 min·North 3rd Street
13
Turn left onto KY 169
0.2 mi·22 sec·West Oak Street
14
Turn right onto US 27 Business
0.1 mi·12 sec·North Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
US 27 Business
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 26.3 miles from Bloomfield, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 52.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
3.1 mi into trip|~5m in|Bluegrass Parkway
Merge onto Bluegrass Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
37.8 mi into trip|~42m in
Take the exit toward KY 33: Versailles
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 68
Toward KY 33: Versailles
4
39.3 mi into trip|~45m in|KY 169 / Pinckard Pike
Turn left onto KY 169 / Pinckard Pike
Navigation decision point
3
46.2 mi into trip|~54m in|KY 169; KY 1267 / Keene Road
Turn right onto KY 169; KY 1267 / Keene Road
Navigation decision point
5
52.5 mi into trip|~1h 4m in|US 27 Business / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 27 Business / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.22 one way
$16.45 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg18 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$9.03
$18.06
premium
$4.89
$10.12
$20.24
diesel
$5.61
$11.61
$23.23
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
15.8
0
$5.52
$2.52
Efficient EV
13.2
0
$4.60
$2.10
EV Truck/SUV
21
0
$7.36
$3.37
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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 12, 2026
Origin
Bloomfield, KY
Afternoon
in Bloomfield on Sunday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Partly Cloudy
SE 5 mph3% 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
Afternoon
in Nicholasville on Sunday
Local time
4:21 PM
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
80°F
Versailles, KY
26 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
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 4m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mix of driving styles on this trip, as the route is heavily highway-focused with 66% of the travel occurring on main thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time on the Bluegrass Parkway, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 34.7 miles. Once you transition off the parkway, the experience shifts as you navigate onto Keene Road and Pinckard Pike to reach your final destination. This combination provides a balance between high-speed highway cruising and the more localized feel of secondary roads. You will find that the road's personality changes significantly from the open parkway to the more intimate local paths as you approach Nicholasville.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.7 mi on Bluegrass Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Bluegrass Parkway and Keene Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near Bluegrass Parkway.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bloomfield, KY to Nicholasville, KY is easy. At 1h 4m with 66% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (Bluegrass Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 37.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 39.3 miles (KY 169 / Pinckard Pike): Navigation decision point.
Nicholasville is a city of 31,000 (2019) in Jessamine County in the Bluegrass Region. The city serves as both a residential area for Lexington-area commuters and as an employment and shopping center for central Kentucky.
The longest stretch is about 34.7 miles on Bluegrass Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (Bluegrass Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 37.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 39.3 miles (KY 169 / Pinckard Pike): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Camp Nelson National Monument and Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park. 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.
