If you are planning a trip from Brodhead to Nicholasville, you are looking at a straightforward 46.3-mile journey that typically takes about 54 minutes. Because this drive is short and efficient, it works perfectly as a quick day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend roughly $7 on fuel for the one-way transit, making it a very budget-friendly commute within the Southeast region of Kentucky. The route primarily relies on US 27 and US 150 to bridge the two towns. Whether you are traveling for business or a change of scenery, this practical connection offers a simple way to navigate between these two points without any necessary stops.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 27
26.7 mi
30m
US 150
15.7 mi
17m
South Main Street
2.2 mi
3m
West Main Street
1.4 mi
2m
Boone Way
0.1 mi
<1m
Sycamore Street
0.1 mi
<1m
North Main Street
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Longest stretch:
US 27
— 26.7 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brodhead, KY and Nicholasville, KY.
1
Start on Sycamore Street
0.1 mi·26 sec·Sycamore Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto KY 1505
0.1 mi·15 sec·Boone Way
3
Continue on KY 2250
1.4 mi·2 min·West Main Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 150
16 mi·17 min·US 150
5
Turn right onto US 27
27 mi·30 min·US 27
6
Turn right onto US 27 Business
2.2 mi·3 min·South Main Street
7
Arrive at destination
US 27 Business
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 23.1 miles from Brodhead, 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
3 of 3
3 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 17.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|KY 1505 / Boone Way
At end of road, turn right onto KY 1505 / Boone Way
Navigation decision point
5
1.7 mi into trip|~3m in|US 150
At end of road, turn right onto US 150
Navigation decision point
3
17.4 mi into trip|~21m in|US 27
Turn right onto US 27
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.24 one way
$14.48 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg16 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$7.95
$15.90
premium
$4.89
$8.91
$17.82
diesel
$5.61
$10.22
$20.44
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging
· 0 stops
· 69% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
13.9
0
$4.86
$2.22
Efficient EV
11.6
0
$4.05
$1.85
EV Truck/SUV
18.5
0
$6.48
$2.96
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Brodhead, KY
Late night
in Brodhead on Tuesday
Local time
5:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Cloudy
SSW 6 to 10 mph10% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 11:11AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 9:33AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Destination
Nicholasville, KY
Late night
in Nicholasville on Tuesday
Local time
5:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
S 8 to 14 mph25% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 11:11AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 9:33AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
74°F
Lancaster, KY
23 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
54m 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?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 92% of your time spent on main thoroughfares like US 27 and US 150. You will spend the bulk of your focus on the longest uninterrupted stretch of 26.7 miles along US 27, which allows for a steady pace behind the wheel. As you transition from the local streets of Brodhead onto the larger highway system, the driving experience remains consistent and predictable. Because the route is dominated by highway travel, you can expect a functional, efficient drive that minimizes the need for frequent maneuvering through complex intersections until you reach the South Main Street area in Nicholasville.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.7 mi on US 27.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and US 150. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near KY 1505 / Boone Way.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Brodhead, KY to Nicholasville, KY is easy. At 54m with 92% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (KY 1505 / Boone Way): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 150): Navigation decision point; at 17.4 miles (US 27): 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 26.7 miles on US 27. 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 0.1 miles (KY 1505 / Boone Way): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 150): Navigation decision point; at 17.4 miles (US 27): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Camp Nelson National Monument and Mill Springs Battlefield 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.
