How far is Corbin, KY from Nicholasville, KY?

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

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Quick Snapshot
Road
87.85 mi
01h 35m
Flight
69.49 mi
111.83 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

Flight Distance

69.49 mi
111.83 km · 00h 08m flight

Driving Distance

87.85 mi
141.38 km · 01h 35m drive

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nicholasville
Fri, Apr 10, 12:43 AM EDT
Return by in Corbin
Fri, Apr 10, 2:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corbin
2026-04-09T23:07
Arrive Nicholasville
Fri, Apr 10, 12:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Corbin
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Brodhead
KY

Human settlement in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Corbin
43.7 mi
00h 47m
To Nicholasville
44.1 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 9 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
74°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 9 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
69.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brodhead
00h 47m from Corbin
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Corbin and Sunny near Nicholasville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Corbin to Nicholasville?

The road trip is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km) and usually takes 01h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brodhead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.7 miles from Corbin and 44.1 miles from Nicholasville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM EDT.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Corbin and Sunny near Nicholasville.

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Corbin and Nicholasville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Corbin and Nicholasville.

  1. 1

    Start on West Gordon Street

    8 m · 8 sec · West Gordon Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1244 ft · 45 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Cherry Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · North Cherry Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    1 mi · 2 min · Corbin Bypass

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Lexington

    1811 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    29.5 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25: Mount Vernon, Livingston

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    54 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Daniel Boone Trail

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Daniel Boone Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on Crab Orchard Road

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Crab Orchard Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    26.7 mi · 30 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corbin and Nicholasville. Straight-line distance: 69.49 mi (111.83 km).

Corbin

#1 Corbin

4th-class city in Whitley and Knox counties in the southeastern portion of the U.

Population7,139
Coordinates36.9487000, -84.0968800
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
Nicholasville

#2 Nicholasville

City in Kentucky

Population30,888
Coordinates37.8806300, -84.5730000
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: West Gordon Street (-84.096871, 36.948665)
End: North Main Street (-84.572926, 37.88061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Gas Consumption

Fuel needed: 11.73 L (3.1 gal). Cost: $11.69

GasMidPremDiesel
$/gal$3.77$4.25$4.65$5.3
Total$11.69$13.18$14.43$16.44

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Corbin and Nicholasville. The current time is 23:07:43.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.