How far is Nicholasville, KY from Jeffersonville, KY?
The driving distance from Nicholasville, KY to Jeffersonville, KY is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.4 miles (65 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and the county seat of Clark County, Kentucky, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nicholasville and Jeffersonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholasville and Jeffersonville.
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Start on North Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Lexington Road
4.5 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Nicholasville Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Nicholasville Road
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 4 East: New Circle Road
1811 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Circle Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · New Circle Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Alumni Drive
1175 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Alumni Drive
3104 ft · 1 min · Alumni Drive
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Turn left onto Man O War Boulevard
4.9 mi · 8 min · Man O War Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Winchester Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Winchester Road
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Turn left onto Haley Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Haley Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1579 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left
11.9 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 460, KY 11: Flemingsburg, Mount Sterling
1554 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Maysville Road
1559 ft · 30 sec · Maysville Road
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Continue on North Maysville Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Maysville Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
111 m · 12 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South Bank Street
2223 ft · 38 sec · South Bank Street
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Continue on Camargo Road
7.9 mi · 12 min · Camargo Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nicholasville and Jeffersonville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Haley Road
Keep slight left
11.9 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Nicholasville and Chance Rain Showers near Jeffersonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nicholasville to Jeffersonville?
The road trip is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Nicholasville and 26.8 miles from Jeffersonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.4 miles (65 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.13 one way or $14.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Nicholasville and Chance Rain Showers near Jeffersonville.
Stop Ideas Near Winchester
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winchester.
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nicholasville and Jeffersonville. Straight-line distance: 40.36 mi (64.96 km).
#1 Nicholasville
City in Kentucky
| Population | 30,888 |
| Coordinates | 37.8806300, -84.5730000 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jeffersonville
City in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 1,755 |
| Coordinates | 37.9736900, -83.8418600 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jeffersonville (-83.84186, 37.97369)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.13 | $14.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.04 | $16.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.80 | $17.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.02 | $20.05 |
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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