Origin
Nicholasville, KY
Morning in Nicholasville on Sunday
Local time
10:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nicholasville, KY to Crittenden, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
67.7 mi
109 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nicholasville, KY
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Crittenden, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Nicholasville, KY to Crittenden, KY covers 67.7 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, Nicholasville Road, Lexington Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48.2 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 48.2 mi | 51m |
| Nicholasville Road | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Lexington Road | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Newtown Pike | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| I 64 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| South Limestone | 1 mi | 2m |
| Oliver Lewis Way | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 48.2 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholasville, KY and Crittenden, KY.
1
Start on US 27 Business
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 27
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Lexington Road
3
Continue on US 27
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Nicholasville Road
4
Continue on US 27
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Limestone
5
Turn left onto Winslow Street
421 ft
·
15 sec
·
Winslow Street
6
Turn left onto South Upper Street
227 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Upper Street
7
Turn right onto Bolivar Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Bolivar Street
8
Continue on Oliver Lewis Way
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Oliver Lewis Way
9
Continue on US 25; KY 922
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Newtown Pike
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
11
Merge onto I 64; I 75
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 64; I 75
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75
48 mi
·
51 min
·
I 75
Toward I 75 North: Cincinnati
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 166
Toward KY 491: Crittenden
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto KY 491
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Violet Road
15
At end of road, turn right onto US 25; KY 491
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
South Main Street
Use the right lane.
16
Arrive at destination
US 25; KY 491
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.9 miles from Nicholasville, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 11.9 and 67.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
11.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
South Upper Street
Turn left onto South Upper Street
Navigation decision point
5
12 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Bolivar Street
Turn right onto Bolivar Street
Navigation decision point
7
18.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
I 75
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75 toward I 75 North: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Cincinnati
7
67 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Take the exit toward KY 491: Crittenden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 166
Toward KY 491: Crittenden
7
67.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
US 25; KY 491 / South Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 25; KY 491 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.58 one way
$21.17 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.62 | $23.24 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.03 | $26.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.95 | $29.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 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 | 20.3 | 0 | $7.11 | $3.25 |
| Efficient EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.48 | $4.33 |
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.
Destination
Crittenden, KY
Morning in Crittenden on Sunday
Local time
10:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
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
20 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 21m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
67.7 mi in 1h 21m, mostly highway — 48.2 mi of that is on I 75.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 48.2 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Nicholasville Road. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 11.9 miles in near South Upper Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.7 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.9 miles (South Upper Street): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (Bolivar Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Nicholasville, KY to Crittenden, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Cincinnati along the way.
Cincinnati
16.3 mi in
|
~25m
About the Cities
Starting 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 1h 21m. Total distance: 67.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 48.2 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 11.9 miles (South Upper Street): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (Bolivar Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Crittenden, 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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