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Trip from Warsaw, 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

1h 42m

Distance

76.6 mi

123 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 35m ★
6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 58m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 57m
8 PM
1h 38m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city and county seat of Gallatin County, Kentucky, United States

Warsaw, KY

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city in Jessamine County, Kentucky, United States

Nicholasville, KY

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Trip Overview

Spanning 76.6 miles, this drive from Warsaw to Nicholasville, Kentucky, takes approximately 1 hour and 42 minutes to complete. Because the duration is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You should budget roughly $11 for fuel to cover the trip, which keeps your transit costs quite manageable. Navigating through the Southeast region, you will rely on local thoroughfares like Sparta Pike, Roland Avenue, and North Main Street rather than major interstates. It is a straightforward journey that prioritizes local connectivity over high-speed travel, making it an ideal option if you prefer a quieter pace through the Kentucky countryside.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

38.3 miles from Warsaw, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Frankfort Highway 26.1 mi 29m
Sparta Pike 20.5 mi 30m
Frankfort Road 5.9 mi 6m
Keene Road 5.3 mi 7m
Pinckard Pike 4.5 mi 6m
Versailles Road 3.3 mi 5m
North Main Street 2.7 mi 4m
Keene-Versailles Road 2.1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Frankfort Highway — 26.1 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Warsaw, KY and Nicholasville, KY.

1

Start on KY 35

414 ft · 8 sec · Main Cross Street
2

Continue on KY 35

20 mi · 30 min · Sparta Pike
3

Continue on US 127; KY 227

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Roland Avenue
4

Turn slight left onto US 127; KY 227

1.2 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
5

Turn right onto US 127

24 mi · 27 min · Frankfort Highway
6

Continue on KY 2261

0.1 mi · 14 sec · KY 2261
7

Take the exit onto US 127

40 ft · 1 sec · US 127
8

Turn right

0.3 mi · 46 sec
9

Merge onto US 421

1.2 mi · 1 min · Wilkinson Boulevard
10

Continue on US 60; US 421

3.3 mi · 5 min · Versailles Road
11

Continue on US 60

1.8 mi · 2 min · Frankfort Highway
12

Continue on US 60

5.9 mi · 6 min · Frankfort Road
13

Turn slight right onto US 60 Business; US 62

0.8 mi · 1 min · Frankfort Street
14

Continue on US 60 Business; US 62

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
15

Continue on KY 33

2.1 mi · 3 min · Troy Pike
16

Turn left onto KY 169

4.5 mi · 6 min · Pinckard Pike
17

Continue on KY 169

2.1 mi · 2 min · Keene-Versailles Road
18

Continue on KY 169

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Pinchard Pike
19

Turn right onto KY 169; KY 1267

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Keene Road
20

Continue on KY 169

5.1 mi · 7 min · Keene Road
21

Continue on KY 169

0.8 mi · 1 min · North 3rd Street
22

Turn left onto KY 169

0.2 mi · 22 sec · West Oak Street
23

Turn right onto US 27 Business

0.1 mi · 12 sec · North Main Street
24

Arrive at destination

US 27 Business

Trip Plan

Since this 76.6-mile trip is short and flexible, you have the advantage of choosing a departure time that best fits your personal schedule. You will not need to plan for formal stops, as the duration is manageable in one go, but keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is still smart given the $11 estimated cost. Pay close attention to the turn-heavy nature of the local roads, as navigation will require your full attention compared to a straight shot on an interstate. For a smoother experience, ensure your GPS is set to prioritize the local roads mentioned, as the lack of highway usage means you will be relying on smaller streets throughout the entire journey.

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 38.3 miles from Warsaw, KY, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.1 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 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 38.3 miles or 50m 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 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nicholasville, KY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Warsaw, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Warsaw, KY

This is one driving day of about 76.6 miles and 1h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Warsaw, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Frankfort Highway for about 26.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

county seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Frankfort, KY

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

Owenton, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Frankfort, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.3 miles from Warsaw, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Sunset Grill

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Warsaw, Kentucky

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+18595678044

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Mercantile Coffee & Feed

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Nicholasville, Kentucky

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 76.6

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

Visit website

The Amsden

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Versailles, Kentucky

0.1 mi

Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Frankfort, Kentucky

3 mi

Sunset Grill

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Warsaw, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+18595678044

Visit website

Yum Yum Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 5.5

Glencoe, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+18596433300

Visit website

Mercantile Coffee & Feed

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 76.6

Nicholasville, Kentucky

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

Visit website

The Amsden

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 60.2

Versailles, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+18594232969

Visit website

Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 49.2

Frankfort, Kentucky

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+15028753009

Visit website

Engine House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 49.2

Frankfort, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+15023529512

Visit website

Woodford Reserve Distillery

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 54.7

Versailles, Kentucky

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18598791812

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 22 and 76.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
22 mi into trip | ~32m in | US 127 / Frankfort Highway

Turn right onto US 127 / Frankfort Highway

Navigation decision point

6
46.4 mi into trip | ~1h in | US 127

Take the exit onto US 127

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

3
46.4 mi into trip | ~1h in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

4
63.2 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in | KY 169 / Pinckard Pike

Turn left onto KY 169 / Pinckard Pike

Navigation decision point

5
76.5 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in | US 27 Business / North Main Street

Turn right onto US 27 Business / North Main Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.98 one way

$23.95 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $13.15 $26.30
premium $4.89 $14.74 $29.48
diesel $5.61 $16.91 $33.82

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 $8.04 $3.68
Efficient EV 19.2 0 $6.70 $3.06
EV Truck/SUV 30.6 0 $10.72 $4.90

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Warsaw, KY

Late night in Warsaw on Sunday

Local time

12:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Nicholasville, KY

Late night in Nicholasville on Sunday

Local time

12:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

1 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 42m 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

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 near mile 76.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel for the entire 1 hour and 42 minutes. With a highway share of 0%, you won't experience any monotonous interstate stretches on this route. The path is defined by constant transitions, as there is no significant uninterrupted length on Sparta Pike or the other local roads. Because the route relies entirely on local infrastructure, you will find it requires more focus than a standard highway cruise. This character makes for a hands-on driving experience that avoids the typical highway grind.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.1 mi on Frankfort Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 22 miles in near US 127 / Frankfort Highway.

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 42m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 22 miles (US 127 / Frankfort Highway): Navigation decision point; at 46.4 miles (US 127): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 46.4 miles: Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 76.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

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 26.1 miles on Frankfort Highway. 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 22 miles (US 127 / Frankfort Highway): Navigation decision point; at 46.4 miles (US 127): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 46.4 miles: 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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