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

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Road
79.13 mi
01h 38m · estimated
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

Estimated road route
79.13 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
127.34 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lebanon Junction
Fri, Apr 10, 5:50 AM EDT
Return by in Nicholasville
Fri, Apr 10, 7:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nicholasville
2026-04-10T04:11
Arrive Lebanon Junction
Fri, Apr 10, 5:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
Willisburg
KY

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

From Nicholasville
31.6 mi
00h 49m
To Lebanon Junction
47.5 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

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Origin
76°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
63.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willisburg
00h 49m from Nicholasville
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Nicholasville and Mostly Sunny near Lebanon Junction.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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 31.6 miles from Nicholasville and 47.5 miles from Lebanon Junction.

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 15.8 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.52 one way or $21.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nicholasville and Mostly Sunny near Lebanon Junction.

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 Nicholasville and Lebanon Junction. Straight-line distance: 63.3 mi (101.87 km).

Nicholasville

#1 Nicholasville

City in Kentucky

Population30,888
Coordinates37.8806300, -84.5730000
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Lebanon Junction

#2 Lebanon Junction

City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,970
Coordinates37.8345100, -85.7319000
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Start: Nicholasville (-84.573, 37.88063)
End: Lebanon Junction (-85.7319, 37.83451)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.57 L · about $10.52
Round trip
$21.04
5.58 gal · 21.14 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.52 $21.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.87 $23.73
Premium $4.65 $12.98 $25.97
Diesel $5.30 $14.80 $29.60

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Nicholasville and Lebanon Junction. The current time is 04:11:31.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.