How far is Nicholasville, KY from Jamestown, KY?

The driving distance from Nicholasville, KY to Jamestown, KY is about 75.1 miles (120.8 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 EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
75.09 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
75.09 mi
Kilometers
120.85 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 Jamestown
Sat, Apr 18, 3:57 AM CDT
Return by in Nicholasville
Sat, Apr 18, 6:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nicholasville
2026-04-18T03:26
Arrive Jamestown
Sat, Apr 18, 4:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:31 AM to 10:31 AM CDT

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

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

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

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

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Nicholasville Bypass

    6 mi · 7 min · Nicholasville Bypass

  3. 3

    Continue on Lexington Road

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Lexington Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Chenault Bridge Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Chenault Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Lexington Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lexington Road

  7. 7

    Continue on East Lexington Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Lexington Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Wilderness Road

    1377 ft · 27 sec · Wilderness Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2160 ft · 48 sec · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Hustonville Road

    52.2 mi · 1 hr · Hustonville Road

  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 Nicholasville and Jamestown.

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
5 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
Hustonville Road
52.2 mi · 69%
Lexington Road
10.7 mi · 14%
Nicholasville Bypass
6.02 mi · 8%
North Main Street
2.18 mi · 3%
Chenault Bridge Road
1.42 mi · 2%
South 4th Street
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Hustonville Road

Continue on Hustonville Road

52.2 mi · 01h 00m

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
+7.6 mi
67.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hustonville
00h 45m from Nicholasville
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.1 miles (120.8 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 37.6 miles from Nicholasville and 37.5 miles from Jamestown.

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 7.6 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 3:28 PM EDT.

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

Flight Path Map

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

Nicholasville

#1 Nicholasville

City in Kentucky

Population30,888
Coordinates37.8806300, -84.5730000
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Jamestown

#2 Jamestown

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

Population1,802
Coordinates36.9847900, -85.0630100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Nicholasville (-84.573, 37.88063)
End: Jamestown (-85.06301, 36.98479)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
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
10.03 L · about $9.99
Round trip
$19.99
5.3 gal · 20.06 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 Nicholasville, KY and Jamestown, KY. The current time in Nicholasville is 03:26:26, although it is 02:26:26 in Jamestown.

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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.