Traveling from Coal Run Village to Nicholasville covers 149.4 miles of southeastern Kentucky, making for a straightforward trek that usually takes about 2 hours and 53 minutes. Because this is a highway-focused drive, you can easily complete the entire trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to budget roughly $23 for fuel, depending on your vehicle's efficiency. The route relies heavily on the Mountain Parkway, KY 114, and the North Mayo Trail to navigate between these two points. It is a practical, efficient path that connects the southeastern corner of the state toward the Lexington area, offering a reliable timeline for your travel plans.
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
74.7 miles from Coal Run Village, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 25m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Mountain Parkway
57 mi
1h 1m
KY 114
36.3 mi
40m
North Mayo Trail
21.3 mi
24m
I 64
15.5 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
Longest stretch:
Mountain Parkway
— 57 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coal Run Village, KY and Nicholasville, KY.
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Start on Leslie Drive
240 ft·16 sec·Leslie Drive
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Turn left onto Combs Drive
0.1 mi·28 sec·Combs Drive
3
Turn right onto US 23; US 460; KY 80
0.5 mi·42 sec·North Mayo Trail
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Continue on US 23; US 460; KY 80
21 mi·24 min·North Mayo Trail
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Take the exit
0.4 mi·55 sec
6
Turn left onto KY 114
36 mi·40 min·KY 114
7
Continue on Mountain Parkway
57 mi·1 hr 1 min·Mountain Parkway
8
Merge onto I 64
16 mi·16 min·I 64
9
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi·2 min
Exit 81Toward I 75 South: Richmond, Knoxville
10
Merge onto I 75
0.3 mi·18 sec·I 75
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 110Toward US 60: LexingtonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto US 60
1.8 mi·2 min·Winchester Road
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
Toward KY 4 South: New Circle RoadUse the left lane.
14
Merge onto KY 4
6.1 mi·9 min·East New Circle Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·49 sec
Exit 19Toward US 27: Nicholasville, LexingtonUse the slight right lane.
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Turn left onto US 27
2.5 mi·3 min·Nicholasville Road
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on US 27
4.5 mi·5 min·Lexington Road
18
Turn left onto US 27 Business
1.7 mi·2 min·North Main Street
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
US 27 Business
Trip Plan
Since the total drive time is under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. I recommend planning for at least one stop to break up the journey, especially if you are traveling during peak traffic hours. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Coal Run Village, as the $23 estimated cost can fluctuate based on local prices along the Mountain Parkway corridor. Since this is a highway-heavy route, ensure your vehicle is comfortable for sustained speeds. If you find yourself tiring during the 149.4-mile trek, take advantage of the single planned stop to stretch your legs and reset before finishing the final leg to Nicholasville.
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 74.7 miles from Coal Run Village, KY, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57 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 33 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.7 miles or 1h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 16m
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 Coal Run Village, 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 Coal Run Village, KY
This is one driving day of about 149.4 miles and 2h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Coal Run Village, 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 Mountain Parkway for about 57 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 130.6 and 140.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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130.6 mi into trip|~2h 25m 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
132 mi into trip|~2h 27m 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
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134.1 mi into trip|~2h 30m 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
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140.4 mi into trip|~2h 40m 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
140.7 mi into trip|~2h 41m in|US 27 / Nicholasville Road
Turn left onto US 27 / Nicholasville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.36 one way
$46.71 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$25.65
$51.29
premium
$4.89
$28.75
$57.50
diesel
$5.61
$32.99
$65.97
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44.8
0
$15.69
$7.17
Efficient EV
37.4
0
$13.07
$5.98
EV Truck/SUV
59.8
0
$20.92
$9.56
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Coal Run Village, KY
Late night
in Coal Run Village on Sunday
Local time
12:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Nicholasville, KY
Late night
in Nicholasville on Sunday
Local time
12:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 53m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 149.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
With 73% of the journey spent on highways, you should prepare for a consistent, high-speed experience behind the wheel. The route transitions through different road types, but you will find your longest uninterrupted stretch on the Mountain Parkway, spanning 57 miles of the trip. This section allows you to settle into a rhythm, contrasting with the more localized feel of KY 114 and North Mayo Trail. Expect a drive that prioritizes speed and efficiency over winding backroads. Overall, the road personality is functional and predictable, providing a clear path from Coal Run Village to your destination.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57 mi on Mountain Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Mountain Parkway and KY 114. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 130.6 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 149.4 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 130.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 132 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 134.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Coal Run Village, KY and Nicholasville, KY, road signs point toward Knoxville and Lexington.
Knoxville
130.6 mi in|~2h 25m
Lexington
140.4 mi in|~2h 40m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 53m. Total distance: 149.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 57 miles on Mountain Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Nicholasville, KY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 130.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 132 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 134.1 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.
