How far is North Corbin, KY from Nicholasville, KY?

The driving distance from North Corbin, KY to Nicholasville, KY is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.46 mi
01h 40m
Flight
68.8 mi
110.72 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.8 mi
Kilometers
110.72 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.46 mi
Kilometers
139.15 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nicholasville
Fri, Apr 17, 5:10 PM EDT
Return by in North Corbin
Fri, Apr 17, 6:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Corbin
2026-04-17T15:30
Arrive Nicholasville
Fri, Apr 17, 5:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Corbin
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
Brodhead
KY

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

From North Corbin
43.2 mi
00h 50m
To Nicholasville
43.2 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph WSW
Destination
82°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Corbin and Nicholasville.

  1. 1

    Start on West Dixie Highway

    783 ft · 14 sec · West Dixie Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Cherry Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · North Cherry Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    1 mi · 2 min · Corbin Bypass

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Lexington

    1811 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    29.5 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25: Mount Vernon, Livingston

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    54 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Daniel Boone Trail

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Daniel Boone Trail

  9. 9

    Continue on Crab Orchard Road

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Crab Orchard Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    26.7 mi · 30 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  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 North Corbin and Nicholasville.

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
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
29.9 mi · 35%
Crab Orchard Road
23.5 mi · 27%
South Main Street
2.21 mi · 3%
South Daniel Boone Trail
2.11 mi · 2%
Corbin Bypass
1.03 mi · 1%
North Cherry Avenue
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

29.5 mi · 00h 32m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
68.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brodhead
00h 50m from North Corbin
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving North Corbin and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Nicholasville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Corbin to Nicholasville?

The road trip is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Brodhead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from North Corbin and 43.2 miles from Nicholasville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.50 one way or $23.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around North Corbin and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Nicholasville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Corbin and Nicholasville. Straight-line distance: 68.8 mi (110.72 km).

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#1 North Corbin

City in Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,773
Coordinates36.9606400, -84.0932600
Altitude338
CountryUnited States
Nicholasville

#2 Nicholasville

City in Kentucky

Population30,888
Coordinates37.8806300, -84.5730000
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: North Corbin (-84.09326, 36.96064)
End: Nicholasville (-84.573, 37.88063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.05 gal
11.55 L · about $11.50
Round trip
$23.00
6.1 gal · 23.1 L
Estimated CO2
27.1 kg one way
Round trip: 54.2 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.50 $23.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.97 $25.94
Premium $4.65 $14.19 $28.39
Diesel $5.30 $16.18 $32.35

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between North Corbin and Nicholasville. The current time is 15:30:22.

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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.