If you are planning a trip from Worthington Hills to Nicholasville, Kentucky, expect a straightforward 73-mile journey that takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete. This drive serves perfectly as a simple day trip, allowing you to reach your destination and return without needing an overnight stay. You should budget roughly $11 for fuel to cover the distance. Since both the origin and destination are located within the Southeast region of Kentucky, the transition remains consistent throughout. Because there are no designated stops required, you can focus on a direct transit between these two points. It is a practical choice for those who prefer navigating local corridors over major transit routes.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36.5 miles from Worthington Hills, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 43m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 64
38.8 mi
41m
Frankfort Road
5.9 mi
6m
Keene Road
5.3 mi
7m
Gene Snyder Freeway
4.6 mi
5m
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
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 38.8 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worthington Hills, KY and Nicholasville, KY.
1
Start on Jonel Court
177 ft·9 sec·Jonel Court
2
Turn right onto Pulaski Court
327 ft·19 sec·Pulaski Court
3
Turn left onto Lunenburg Drive
0.1 mi·35 sec·Lunenburg Drive
4
Turn right onto Northumberland Drive
0.2 mi·1 min·Northumberland Drive
5
At end of road, turn left onto KY 1447
1.1 mi·1 min·Westport Road
6
Turn right onto KY 146
1.0 mi·1 min·La Grange Road
7
Turn left
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 265 South, KY 841 South
8
Merge onto I 265; KY 841
4.6 mi·5 min·Gene Snyder Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·46 sec
Exit 25AToward I 64 East: Shelbyville, LexingtonUse the straight / right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 64
39 mi·41 min·I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 58Toward US 60: Frankfort, Versailles
12
Keep slight right at fork
249 ft·6 sec
Toward Versailles
13
Merge onto US 60
0.6 mi·45 sec·Versailles Road
14
Continue on US 60
1.8 mi·2 min·Frankfort Highway
15
Continue on US 60
5.9 mi·6 min·Frankfort Road
16
Turn slight right onto US 60 Business; US 62
0.8 mi·1 min·Frankfort Street
17
Continue on US 60 Business; US 62
1.4 mi·2 min·North Main Street
18
Continue on KY 33
2.1 mi·3 min·Troy Pike
19
Turn left onto KY 169
4.5 mi·6 min·Pinckard Pike
20
Continue on KY 169
2.1 mi·2 min·Keene-Versailles Road
21
Continue on KY 169
0.4 mi·40 sec·Pinchard Pike
22
Turn right onto KY 169; KY 1267
0.2 mi·21 sec·Keene Road
23
Continue on KY 169
5.1 mi·7 min·Keene Road
24
Continue on KY 169
0.8 mi·1 min·North 3rd Street
25
Turn left onto KY 169
0.2 mi·22 sec·West Oak Street
26
Turn right onto US 27 Business
0.1 mi·12 sec·North Main Street
27
Arrive at destination
US 27 Business
Trip Plan
Given the 1.5-hour duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time based on your personal schedule. Since there are no scheduled stops along the way, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave to cover the $11 estimated cost. Pay close attention to the street signs on Pulaski Court, Lunenburg Drive, and Northumberland Drive, as the local nature of the route requires precise navigation. Because this trip is relatively short, you can comfortably complete it in a single day without the need for pacing or rest breaks. Keeping your navigation apps updated will be particularly helpful when managing the numerous turns inherent to this specific route.
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 36.5 miles from Worthington Hills, KY, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.8 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 16 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.5 miles or 43m 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 15m
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 Worthington Hills, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Worthington Hills, KY
This is one driving day of about 73 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Worthington Hills, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 38.8 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
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 47 — 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|Lunenburg Drive
Turn left onto Lunenburg Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip|~2m in|KY 1447 / Westport Road
At end of road, turn left onto KY 1447 / Westport Road
Navigation decision point
8
7.6 mi into trip|~12m in
Take the exit toward I 64 East: Shelbyville, Lexington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 25A
Toward I 64 East: Shelbyville, Lexington
6
46.7 mi into trip|~54m in
Take the exit toward US 60: Frankfort, Versailles
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 58
Toward US 60: Frankfort, Versailles
6
47 mi into trip|~55m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Versailles
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Versailles
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.41 one way
$22.83 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$12.53
$25.06
premium
$4.89
$14.05
$28.10
diesel
$5.61
$16.12
$32.23
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: 25.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.9
0
$7.66
$3.50
Efficient EV
18.3
0
$6.39
$2.92
EV Truck/SUV
29.2
0
$10.22
$4.67
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Worthington Hills, KY
Morning
in Worthington Hills on Sunday
Local time
6:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Nicholasville, KY
Morning
in Nicholasville on Sunday
Local time
6:29 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
3 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 30m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will spend your time navigating through local thoroughfares, specifically utilizing Pulaski Court, Lunenburg Drive, and Northumberland Drive. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, you should remain alert for frequent turns and changing road conditions. The drive lacks long, uninterrupted stretches, requiring your full attention behind the wheel as you navigate the local network. This character makes it a more active and engaged driving experience than a typical high-speed highway commute.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.8 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lunenburg Drive.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.1 miles (Lunenburg Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (KY 1447 / Westport Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Worthington Hills, KY and Nicholasville, KY, road signs point toward Lexington and Versailles.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 73 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.8 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Nicholasville, KY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 (Lunenburg Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (KY 1447 / Westport Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Nicholasville, KY before heading back.
