How far is Jamestown, KY from Nicholasville, KY?

The driving distance from Jamestown, KY to Nicholasville, KY is about 75 miles (120.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
75 mi
01h 30m
Flight
67.48 mi
108.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.48 mi
Kilometers
108.6 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
75 mi
Kilometers
120.7 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nicholasville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:21 AM EDT
Return by in Jamestown
Sat, Apr 18, 3:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamestown
2026-04-18T00:51
Arrive Nicholasville
Sat, Apr 18, 2:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jamestown
9:30 PM CDT
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
Hustonville
KY

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

From Jamestown
37.5 mi
00h 45m
To Nicholasville
37.5 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    9.3 mi · 11 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    43.9 mi · 51 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1692 ft · 38 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Wilderness Road

    1377 ft · 23 sec · Wilderness Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East Lexington Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Lexington Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lexington Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Lexington Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Chenault Bridge Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Chenault Bridge Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lexington Road

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Lexington Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Danville Road

    6 mi · 7 min · Danville Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamestown and Nicholasville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
53.2 mi · 71%
Lexington Road
10.7 mi · 14%
Danville Road
5.96 mi · 8%
South Main Street
2.21 mi · 3%
Chenault Bridge Road
1.42 mi · 2%
East Lexington Avenue
0.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Continue straight

43.9 mi · 00h 51m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
67.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hustonville
00h 45m from Jamestown
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Jamestown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Nicholasville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75 miles (120.7 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Hustonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Jamestown and 37.5 miles from Nicholasville.

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

The direct path is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.99 one way or $19.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jamestown and Nicholasville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Jamestown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Nicholasville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamestown and Nicholasville. Straight-line distance: 67.48 mi (108.6 km).

Jamestown

#1 Jamestown

City in and county seat of Russell County, Kentucky, United States

Population1,802
Coordinates36.9847900, -85.0630100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Nicholasville

#2 Nicholasville

City in Kentucky

Population30,888
Coordinates37.8806300, -84.5730000
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Jamestown (-85.06301, 36.98479)
End: Nicholasville (-84.573, 37.88063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.02 L · about $9.99
Round trip
$19.99
5.3 gal · 20.04 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.99 $19.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.27 $22.54
Premium $4.65 $12.33 $24.67
Diesel $5.30 $14.06 $28.11

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jamestown, KY and Nicholasville, KY. The current time in Jamestown is 00:51:19, although it is 01:51:19 in Nicholasville.

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