Origin
Jamestown, KY
Morning in Jamestown on Saturday
Local time
6:05 AM
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Current temp
81°F
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Trip from Jamestown, KY to Nicholasville, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 30m
Distance
75 mi
121 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 24m
★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jamestown, KY to Nicholasville, KY covers 75 miles and takes about 1h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 127, Lexington Road, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.9 miles on US 127. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.5 miles from Jamestown, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 75 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Jamestown, KY to Nicholasville, KY covers 75 miles and takes about 1h 30m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 127 is the longest continuous segment at about 43.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 53.2 miles in near US 150; KY 34; KY 52 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Jamestown, KY to Nicholasville, KY is easy. At 1h 30m with 59% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 53.2 miles (US 150; KY 34; KY 52 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 53.5 miles (KY 34 / Wilderness Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
53.2 mi into trip
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~1h 1m in
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US 150; KY 34; KY 52 / West Main Street
Turn right onto US 150; KY 34; KY 52 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
53.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
KY 34 / Wilderness Road
Turn left onto KY 34 / Wilderness Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 127 | 43.9 mi | 50m |
| Lexington Road | 10.7 mi | 13m |
| North Main Street | 9.3 mi | 11m |
| Danville Road | 6 mi | 6m |
| South Main Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Chenault Bridge Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East Lexington Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 127
— 43.9 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamestown, KY and Nicholasville, KY.
1
Start on US 127 Business; KY 92
9.3 mi
·
11 min
·
North Main Street
2
Continue on US 127; KY 76
44 mi
·
50 min
·
US 127; KY 76
3
Turn right onto US 150; KY 34; KY 52
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Main Street
4
Turn left onto KY 34
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Wilderness Road
5
Continue on KY 34
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Lexington Avenue
6
Continue on KY 34
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lexington Road
7
Continue on KY 34
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Lexington Road
8
Continue on KY 34
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Chenault Bridge Road
9
Turn left onto US 27
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Lexington Road
10
Continue on US 27
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Danville Road
11
Turn right onto US 27 Business
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
US 27 Business
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37.5 miles from Jamestown, KY, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 17 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.5 miles or 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nicholasville, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Jamestown, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Jamestown, KY
This is one driving day of about 75 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Jamestown, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 127 for about 43.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.5 mi from Jamestown, KY · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.5 miles from Jamestown, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Nicholasville, KY
The final approach into Nicholasville, KY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.73 one way
$23.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.87 | $25.75 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.43 | $28.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.56 | $33.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.87 | $3.60 |
| Efficient EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.56 | $3.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30 | 0 | $10.50 | $4.80 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Nicholasville, KY
Morning in Nicholasville on Saturday
Local time
7:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Liberty, KY
38 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 30m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Jamestown, KY to Nicholasville, KY covers 75 miles and takes about 1h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 127, Lexington Road, North Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.5 miles from Jamestown, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.73 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Jamestown, KY to Nicholasville, KY is easy. At 1h 30m with 59% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 53.2 miles (US 150; KY 34; KY 52 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 53.5 miles (KY 34 / Wilderness Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Jamestown, KY to Nicholasville, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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