How far is Nicholasville, KY from Jenkins, KY?
The driving distance from Nicholasville, KY to Jenkins, KY is about 169.2 miles (272.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Breathitt County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nicholasville and Jenkins.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholasville and Jenkins.
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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 right to continue on Mountain Parkway
42.6 mi · 46 min · Mountain Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on KY 15
159 m · 7 sec · KY 15
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Merge slight left
17.1 mi · 20 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Park Road
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Continue on KY 15
26.7 mi · 30 min · KY 15
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
29.5 mi · 34 min
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
10.3 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn sharp right onto C and O Railroad Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · C and O Railroad Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1699 ft · 36 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Cove Avenue
25 m · 4 sec · Cove Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cove Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nicholasville and Jenkins.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Mountain Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Mountain Parkway
42.6 mi · 00h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Nicholasville and Partly Sunny near Jenkins.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nicholasville to Jenkins?
The road trip is about 169.2 miles (272.3 km) and usually takes 03h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.6 miles from Nicholasville and 84.6 miles from Jenkins.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.51 one way or $45.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Nicholasville and Partly Sunny near Jenkins.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nicholasville and Jenkins. Straight-line distance: 117.09 mi (188.44 km).
#1 Nicholasville
City in Kentucky
| Population | 30,888 |
| Coordinates | 37.8806300, -84.5730000 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jenkins
City in Kentucky
| Population | 1,895 |
| Coordinates | 37.1734400, -82.6309900 |
| Altitude | 469 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jenkins (-82.63099, 37.17344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $22.51 | $45.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.39 | $50.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.78 | $55.57 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.66 | $63.33 |
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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