Origin
Nicholasville, KY
Morning in Nicholasville on Sunday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nicholasville, KY to Douglass Hills, 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 24m
Distance
68.4 mi
110 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
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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Douglass Hills, KY
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
This 68.4-mile drive from Nicholasville to Douglass Hills in Kentucky is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about 1 hour and 24 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-64 along with Frankfort Road and Keene Road, the route offers a mixed driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, this journey through the Southeast region of Kentucky is a straightforward and efficient option for a short road trip. You won't need to worry about breaking this up overnight; it's a comfortable distance for a single outing.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 40.1 mi | 43m |
| Frankfort Road | 6 mi | 6m |
| Keene Road | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Pinckard Pike | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Keene-Versailles Road | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Troy Pike | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Frankfort Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 40.1 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholasville, KY and Douglass Hills, KY.
1
Start on US 27 Business
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto KY 169
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
West Oak Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto KY 169
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North 3rd Street
4
Continue on KY 169
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Keene Road
5
Continue on KY 169; KY 1267
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Keene Road
6
Turn left onto KY 169
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Pinchard Pike
7
Continue on KY 169
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Keene-Versailles Road
8
Continue on KY 169
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Pinckard Pike
9
At end of road, turn right onto KY 33
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Troy Pike
10
Continue on KY 33
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
11
Continue on US 60 Business; US 62
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Frankfort Street
12
Continue on US 60 Business; US 62
472 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 60 Business; US 62
13
Turn left onto US 60; US 62
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Frankfort Road
14
Continue on US 60
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Frankfort Highway
15
Continue on US 60
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Versailles Road
16
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
17
Merge onto I 64
40 mi
·
43 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 17
Toward Blankenbaker Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn right onto KY 913
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Blankenbaker Parkway
20
Turn left onto Finchley Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Finchley Road
21
At end of road, turn left onto Gatehouse Lane
303 ft
·
17 sec
·
Gatehouse Lane
22
Turn left onto Rockstone Place
137 ft
·
6 sec
·
Rockstone Place
23
Arrive at destination
Rockstone Place
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 34.2 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 0.1 and 66.6 — 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 169 / West Oak Street
Turn left onto KY 169 / West Oak Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
KY 169 / North 3rd Street
At end of road, turn right onto KY 169 / North 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
5
13.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
KY 33 / Troy Pike
At end of road, turn right onto KY 33 / Troy Pike
Navigation decision point
5
26.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
I 64
Merge onto I 64
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
66.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward Blankenbaker Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17
Toward Blankenbaker Parkway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.69 one way
$21.39 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.74 | $23.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.16 | $26.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.10 | $30.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.9 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 | 20.5 | 0 | $7.18 | $3.28 |
| Efficient EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.99 | $2.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.58 | $4.38 |
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
Douglass Hills, KY
Morning in Douglass Hills on Sunday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
80°F
Versailles, KY
34 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
19 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 24m 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?
Expect a drive that's about 60% highway, offering stretches of faster travel, particularly the longest uninterrupted segment of 40.1 miles on I-64. The rest of the journey incorporates local roads like Frankfort Road and Keene Road, providing a change of pace from the interstate. This mixed profile means you'll transition between open highway cruising and more community-oriented driving. The overall feel is a blend of efficient travel and a glimpse into local Kentucky landscapes.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.1 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near KY 169 / West Oak Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 24m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (KY 169 / West Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (KY 169 / North 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles (KY 33 / Troy Pike): Navigation decision point.
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 24m. Total distance: 68.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40.1 miles on I 64. 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 169 / West Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (KY 169 / North 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles (KY 33 / Troy Pike): 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 Douglass Hills, 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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