How far is Nicholasville, KY from Corbin, KY?
The driving distance from Nicholasville, KY to Corbin, KY is about 87.6 miles (141 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nicholasville and Corbin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholasville and Corbin.
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Start on North Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Nicholasville Bypass
6 mi · 7 min · Nicholasville Bypass
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Continue on Lexington Road
13.4 mi · 15 min · Lexington Road
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Turn slight right onto Lexington Road
1692 ft · 22 sec · Lexington Road
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Continue on Stanford Street
7 mi · 8 min · Stanford Street
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Turn left
23.5 mi · 28 min
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Continue on South Daniel Boone Trail
2 mi · 3 min · South Daniel Boone Trail
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Take the ramp slight right
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
29.6 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville
1752 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Corbin Bypass
1.2 mi · 2 min · Corbin Bypass
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Turn right onto North Cherry Avenue
1 km · 1 min · North Cherry Avenue
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Turn right onto West Dixie Highway
1967 ft · 33 sec · West Dixie Highway
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Continue on Skinier Street
927 ft · 16 sec · Skinier Street
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Continue on Laurel Avenue
1467 ft · 28 sec · Laurel Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right
1361 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto West Gordon Street
75 m · 5 sec · West Gordon Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Gordon Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nicholasville and Corbin.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Daniel Boone Trail
Merge slight left
29.6 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Nicholasville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Corbin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nicholasville to Corbin?
The road trip is about 87.6 miles (141 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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 43.8 miles from Nicholasville and 43.8 miles from Corbin.
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 18.1 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 3:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.65 one way or $23.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nicholasville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Corbin.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nicholasville and Corbin. Straight-line distance: 69.49 mi (111.83 km).
#1 Nicholasville
City in Kentucky
| Population | 30,888 |
| Coordinates | 37.8806300, -84.5730000 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Corbin
4th-class city in Whitley and Knox counties in the southeastern portion of the U.
| Population | 7,139 |
| Coordinates | 36.9487000, -84.0968800 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| Country | United States |
End: Corbin (-84.09688, 36.9487)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $11.65 | $23.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.14 | $26.28 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.38 | $28.76 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.39 | $32.78 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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