How far is Nicholasville, KY from Lebanon, KY?
The driving distance from Nicholasville, KY to Lebanon, KY is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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 08m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Boyle County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nicholasville and Lebanon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholasville and Lebanon.
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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
6.4 mi · 7 min · Lexington Road
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Turn right onto Chenault Bridge Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Chenault Bridge Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on East Lexington Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · East Lexington Avenue
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Turn left onto Wilderness Road
1377 ft · 27 sec · Wilderness Road
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Perryville Road
8.4 mi · 10 min · Perryville Road
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Continue on East 2nd Street
2890 ft · 42 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn left onto South Buell Street
2871 ft · 48 sec · South Buell Street
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Continue on Jane Todd Crawford Trail
5.8 mi · 9 min · Jane Todd Crawford Trail
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Continue on Danville Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Danville Highway
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Continue on New Danville Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · New Danville Highway
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Continue on Danville Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Danville Highway
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Continue on Jane Todd Crawford Trail
2261 ft · 38 sec · Jane Todd Crawford Trail
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Continue on Danville Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Danville Road
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Continue on Danville Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Danville Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nicholasville and Lebanon.
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.
Perryville Road
Continue on Perryville Road
8.38 mi · 00h 10m
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 Lebanon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nicholasville to Lebanon?
The road trip is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.3 miles from Nicholasville and 25.4 miles from Lebanon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.75 one way or $13.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Nicholasville and Chance Rain Showers near Lebanon.
Stop Ideas Near Danville
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 Danville.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nicholasville and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 42.91 mi (69.06 km).
#1 Nicholasville
City in Kentucky
| Population | 30,888 |
| Coordinates | 37.8806300, -84.5730000 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lebanon
City in Marion County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 5,733 |
| Coordinates | 37.5697900, -85.2527400 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lebanon (-85.25274, 37.56979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.61 | $15.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.33 | $16.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.49 | $18.99 |
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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