How far is Lebanon Junction, KY from Nicholasville, KY?

The driving distance from Lebanon Junction, KY to Nicholasville, KY is about 81.3 miles (130.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
81.36 mi
01h 37m
Flight
63.3 mi
101.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.3 mi
Kilometers
101.87 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.36 mi
Kilometers
130.94 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nicholasville
Mon, May 25, 8:07 AM EDT
Return by in Lebanon Junction
Mon, May 25, 9:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lebanon Junction
2026-05-25T06:30
Arrive Nicholasville
Mon, May 25, 8:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lebanon Junction
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
Willisburg
KY

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

From Lebanon Junction
40.6 mi
00h 48m
To Nicholasville
40.7 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lebanon Junction and Nicholasville.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    777 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Preston Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Preston Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Lebanon Junction Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Lebanon Junction Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Elizabethtown Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Elizabethtown Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Nelsonville Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Nelsonville Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway

    58.3 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 33: Versailles

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Troy Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Troy Pike

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Pinckard Pike

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Pinckard Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Keene-Versailles Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Keene-Versailles Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Pinchard Pike

    1974 ft · 41 sec · Pinchard Pike

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Keene Road

    860 ft · 21 sec · Keene Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Keene Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Keene Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Oak Street

    932 ft · 23 sec · West Oak Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    641 ft · 13 sec · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bluegrass Parkway
58.3 mi · 72%
Keene Road
5.31 mi · 7%
Pinckard Pike
4.47 mi · 5%
Preston Highway
2.56 mi · 3%
Nelsonville Road
2.41 mi · 3%
Lebanon Junction Road
2.15 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Bluegrass Parkway

Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway

58.3 mi · 01h 03m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
63.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willisburg
00h 48m from Lebanon Junction
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lebanon Junction and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nicholasville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lebanon Junction to Nicholasville?

The road trip is about 81.3 miles (130.9 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Willisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.6 miles from Lebanon Junction and 40.7 miles from Nicholasville.

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

The direct path is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.82 one way or $21.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lebanon Junction and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nicholasville.

Stop Ideas Near Willisburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Willisburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Willisburg.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

74 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lebanon Junction and Nicholasville. Straight-line distance: 63.3 mi (101.87 km).

Lebanon Junction

#1 Lebanon Junction

City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,970
Coordinates37.8345100, -85.7319000
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Nicholasville

#2 Nicholasville

City in Kentucky

Population30,888
Coordinates37.8806300, -84.5730000
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Lebanon Junction (-85.7319, 37.83451)
End: Nicholasville (-84.573, 37.88063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.87 gal
10.87 L · about $10.82
Round trip
$21.65
5.74 gal · 21.74 L
Estimated CO2
25.5 kg one way
Round trip: 51 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.82 $21.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.21 $24.41
Premium $4.65 $13.36 $26.71
Diesel $5.30 $15.22 $30.44

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Lebanon Junction and Nicholasville. The current time is 06:30:09.

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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.