Origin
Nicholasville, KY
Morning in Nicholasville on Sunday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nicholasville, KY to Maysville, 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 45m
Distance
76.7 mi
124 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 38m
★
6 AM
1h 46m
8 AM
2h 2m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 50m
3 PM
1h 52m
5 PM
2h 1m
8 PM
1h 41m
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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Maysville, KY
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Trip Overview
Nicholasville to Maysville is 76.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 45 minutes via Maysville Road, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Kentucky, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a route with frequent turns, typical of local roads, rather than a straight shot on the interstate. With a relatively short drive time, this trip is well-suited for a single-day excursion, offering a straightforward journey between these two communities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.4 miles from Nicholasville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maysville Road | 24.9 mi | 32m |
| Lexington Road | 11.3 mi | 13m |
| Millersburg Road | 6.9 mi | 8m |
| Paris Pike | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| Nicholasville Road | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| US 62 | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| South Broadway | 4 mi | 8m |
| Carlisle Bypass | 3.9 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Maysville Road
— 24.9 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholasville, KY and Maysville, 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
·
21 sec
·
Bolivar Street
8
Turn right onto US 27; US 68
4.0 mi
·
8 min
·
South Broadway
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on US 27; US 68
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Paris Pike
10
Continue on US 27; US 68
6.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Lexington Road
11
Continue on US 68 Business
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
12
Continue on US 68 Business
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Millersburg Road
13
Continue on US 68
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Millersburg Bypass
14
Continue on US 68
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US 68
15
Continue on US 68
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Carlisle Bypass
16
Continue on US 68
25 mi
·
32 min
·
Maysville Road
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 62
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 62
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on US 62; KY 10
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
US 62; KY 10
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Turn sharp right onto KY 10
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Forest Avenue
Use the right lane.
20
Arrive at destination
KY 10
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of about 1 hour 45 minutes, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Consider leaving in the morning to take advantage of daylight and enjoy a leisurely pace. While there are no designated stops in the data, this route's frequent turns mean you'll want to stay alert. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially since the estimated cost is around $12; planning a quick stop at a gas station along Maysville Road if needed is a good idea before heading into more rural stretches.
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 38.4 miles from Nicholasville, KY, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.9 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 17 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.4 miles or 54m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maysville, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 76.7 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Nicholasville, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Maysville Road for about 24.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.4 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 76 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 27 / Lexington Road
Turn right onto US 27 / Lexington Road
Navigation decision point
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
6
12.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 27; US 68 / South Broadway
Turn right onto US 27; US 68 / South Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
76 mi into trip
|
~1h 44m in
|
KY 10 / Forest Avenue
Turn sharp right onto KY 10 / Forest Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.99 one way
$23.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.17 | $26.33 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.76 | $29.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.93 | $33.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23 | 0 | $8.05 | $3.68 |
| Efficient EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.71 | $3.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.7 | 0 | $10.74 | $4.91 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Maysville, KY
Morning in Maysville on Sunday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Paris, KY
38 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
22 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 45m 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
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by its turn-heavy local drive profile, with only 9% of the journey on highways. You'll be navigating Maysville Road, Lexington Road, and Millersburg Road, so be prepared for a dynamic driving experience. The longest stretch without a significant turn is 24.9 miles on Maysville Road, giving you a brief period of more consistent travel. The road's personality shifts frequently, demanding your attention as you make your way through the Kentucky landscape.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.9 mi on Maysville Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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 1.7 miles in near US 27 / Lexington Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Nicholasville, KY to Maysville, KY is easy. At 1h 45m with 9% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (US 27 / Lexington Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles (South Upper Street): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (Bolivar Street): 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 45m. Total distance: 76.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (9%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.9 miles on Maysville 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 1.7 miles (US 27 / Lexington Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles (South Upper Street): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (Bolivar Street): 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 Maysville, 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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