Nicholasville, KY to Campbellsville, KY is 69.5 miles and takes about 1h 31m via Lexington Road, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region and the state of Kentucky, primarily utilizing surface roads. Given its relatively short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. Plan for a straightforward drive connecting these two communities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34.8 miles from Nicholasville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 45m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Lexington Road
10.7 mi
13m
Danville Highway
8.6 mi
12m
Perryville Road
8.4 mi
9m
Jane Todd Crawford Trail
7.2 mi
10m
New Lebanon Road
6.1 mi
6m
Nicholasville Bypass
6 mi
7m
New Campbellsville Road
5.3 mi
6m
Campbellsville Road
3.4 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Lexington Road
— 10.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholasville, KY and Campbellsville, KY.
1
Start on US 27 Business
2.2 mi·3 min·North Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 27
6.0 mi·7 min·Nicholasville Bypass
3
Continue on US 27
6.4 mi·7 min·Lexington Road
4
Turn right onto KY 34
1.4 mi·2 min·Chenault Bridge Road
5
Continue on KY 34
3.6 mi·5 min·Lexington Road
6
Continue on KY 34
0.7 mi·1 min·Lexington Road
7
Continue on KY 34
0.9 mi·1 min·East Lexington Avenue
8
Turn left onto KY 34
0.3 mi·27 sec·Wilderness Road
9
Turn right onto US 150; KY 34; KY 52
1.3 mi·2 min·West Main Street
10
Continue on US 150; KY 52
8.4 mi·9 min·Perryville Road
11
Continue on US 150; KY 52
0.5 mi·42 sec·East 2nd Street
12
Turn left onto US 68; KY 52
0.5 mi·48 sec·South Buell Street
13
Continue on US 68; KY 52
5.8 mi·8 min·Jane Todd Crawford Trail
14
Continue on Danville Highway
3.2 mi·4 min·Danville Highway
15
Continue on US 68
1.1 mi·1 min·New Danville Highway
16
Continue on US 68
1.2 mi·1 min·Danville Highway
17
Continue on US 68; KY 52
0.4 mi·38 sec·Jane Todd Crawford Trail
18
Continue on US 68; KY 52
1.1 mi·1 min·Danville Road
19
Continue on US 68; KY 52
4.2 mi·6 min·Danville Highway
20
Continue on US 68; KY 52
2.9 mi·4 min·East Main Street
21
Continue on US 68; KY 55
1.1 mi·1 min·Campbellsville Road
22
Continue on US 68; KY 55
1.0 mi·1 min·Jane Todd Crawford Trail
23
Continue on US 68; KY 55
2.4 mi·2 min·Campbellsville Road
24
Continue on US 68; KY 55
5.3 mi·6 min·New Campbellsville Road
25
Continue on US 68; KY 55
6.1 mi·6 min·New Lebanon Road
26
Continue on US 68
1.5 mi·1 min·East Broadway Street
27
Arrive at destination
US 68
Trip Plan
Since this is a short drive of only 1 hour and 31 minutes, you have considerable flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning allows ample time for an afternoon arrival, or a later departure can get you to Campbellsville in the evening. With no designated stops on this route and a fuel cost estimated at $11, you can easily handle refueling before you leave Nicholasville or at a stop along the way. Pay attention to local speed limits as you navigate through the towns and rural areas.
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 34.8 miles from Nicholasville, KY, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.7 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 15 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.8 miles or 45m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Campbellsville, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Nicholasville, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Nicholasville, KY
This is one driving day of about 69.5 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Nicholasville, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Lexington Road for about 10.7 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
4 of 4
4 decision points cluster between mile 14.6 and 31.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
14.6 mi into trip|~17m in|KY 34 / Chenault Bridge Road
Turn right onto KY 34 / Chenault Bridge Road
Navigation decision point
3
21.2 mi into trip|~27m in|KY 34 / Wilderness Road
Turn left onto KY 34 / Wilderness Road
Navigation decision point
3
21.5 mi into trip|~28m in|US 150; KY 34; KY 52 / West Main Street
Turn right onto US 150; KY 34; KY 52 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
31.8 mi into trip|~40m in|US 68; KY 52 / South Buell Street
Turn left onto US 68; KY 52 / South Buell Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.87 one way
$21.73 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$11.93
$23.86
premium
$4.89
$13.37
$26.75
diesel
$5.61
$15.34
$30.69
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.8
0
$7.30
$3.34
Efficient EV
17.4
0
$6.08
$2.78
EV Truck/SUV
27.8
0
$9.73
$4.45
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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 19, 2026
Origin
Nicholasville, KY
Afternoon
in Nicholasville on Sunday
Local time
2:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Mostly Cloudy
W 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Campbellsville, KY
Afternoon
in Campbellsville on Sunday
Local time
2:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Nevada, KY
35 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
37 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
1h 31m 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...
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
National Historical Park
For over a century people from around the world have come to rural Central Kentucky to honor the humble beginnings of our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. His early life on Kentucky's frontier shaped...
21 mi from route
~52 min detour
Free
near mile 55.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is entirely on surface roads, with a 0% highway share. You'll experience consistent cruising for the majority of the trip, with the longest continuous stretch on Lexington Road measuring 10.7 miles. Expect a steady pace without the complexities of merging onto or off of high-speed highways.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 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 14.6 miles in near KY 34 / Chenault Bridge Road.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Nicholasville, KY to Campbellsville, KY is easy. At 1h 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.6 miles (KY 34 / Chenault Bridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 21.2 miles (KY 34 / Wilderness Road): Navigation decision point; at 21.5 miles (US 150; KY 34; KY 52 / West Main Street): 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.
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.
The main spots that need attention: at 14.6 miles (KY 34 / Chenault Bridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 21.2 miles (KY 34 / Wilderness Road): Navigation decision point; at 21.5 miles (US 150; KY 34; KY 52 / West Main Street): 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 Campbellsville, KY before heading back.
