Origin
Danville, KY
Morning in Danville on Sunday
Local time
6:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Danville, KY to Nicholasville, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
21.8 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Danville, KY
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Nicholasville, KY
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick commute or a local excursion, the 21.8-mile trip from Danville to Nicholasville is a straightforward journey. Expect to spend about 28 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a half-day outing rather than an overnight stay. You will travel entirely on local roads, as this route features zero highway driving. With a fuel budget of just $3, this is an incredibly economical way to move between these two Southeast Kentucky towns. Because the trip is short and efficient, you have plenty of flexibility to explore either destination at your own pace without worrying about a grueling travel schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington Road | 10.7 mi | 13m |
| Danville Road | 6 mi | 6m |
| South Main Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Chenault Bridge Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East Lexington Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Wilderness Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Lexington Road
— 10.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danville, KY and Nicholasville, KY.
1
Start on US 150; KY 34; KY 52
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn left onto KY 34
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Wilderness Road
3
Continue on KY 34
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Lexington Avenue
4
Continue on KY 34
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lexington Road
5
Continue on KY 34
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Lexington Road
6
Continue on KY 34
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Chenault Bridge Road
7
Turn left onto US 27
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Lexington Road
8
Continue on US 27
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Danville Road
9
Turn right onto US 27 Business
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
10
Arrive at destination
US 27 Business
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 0.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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KY 34 / Wilderness Road
Turn left onto KY 34 / Wilderness Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.41 one way
$6.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.20 | $8.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Destination
Nicholasville, KY
Morning in Nicholasville on Sunday
Local time
6:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Sunny
S 6 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
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
8 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
28m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged throughout the entire trip. You will navigate primarily via Lexington Road, Danville Road, and South Main Street, which creates a driving experience focused on local navigation rather than highway speed. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 10.7-mile segment on Lexington Road. Since the highway share is 0%, you should anticipate a consistent pace that transitions through town infrastructure. Keep your focus sharp, as the frequent turns require steady attention compared to the monotony of an interstate commute.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.7 mi on Lexington Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near KY 34 / Wilderness Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Danville, KY to Nicholasville, KY is easy. At 28m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 0.3 miles (KY 34 / Wilderness Road): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Nicholasville, KY
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 21.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.7 miles on Lexington Road. 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.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 0.3 miles (KY 34 / Wilderness Road): Navigation decision point.
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.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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