Origin
Jenkins, KY
Morning in Jenkins on Wednesday
Local time
8:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jenkins, KY to Nicholasville, KY
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 21m
Distance
172 mi
277 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 10m
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6 AM
3h 22m
8 AM
3h 46m
10 AM
3h 30m
12 PM
3h 28m
3 PM
3h 32m
5 PM
3h 45m
8 PM
3h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jenkins, KY
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Nicholasville, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jenkins, KY to Nicholasville, KY covers 172 miles and takes about 3h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, C and O Railroad Road, Whitesburg Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.89 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
86 miles from Jenkins, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 21m drive with frequent turns across 172 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Jenkins, KY to Nicholasville, KY is easy. At 3h 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jenkins, KY to Nicholasville, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| C and O Railroad Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Whitesburg Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Red Fox Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Smithsboro Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Whitesburg Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bible Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mountain Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jenkins, KY and Nicholasville, KY.
1
Start on Cove Avenue
82 ft
·
9 sec
·
Cove Avenue
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Turn left onto C and O Railroad Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
C and O Railroad Road
4
At the end of the road, turn sharp left
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
5
Take the exit slight right
11 mi
·
12 min
6
Continue on Whitesburg Bypass
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Whitesburg Bypass
7
Turn left
9.0 mi
·
10 min
8
Continue on Red Fox Road
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Red Fox Road
9
Continue on Smithsboro Road
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Smithsboro Road
10
Continue on Whitesburg Road
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Whitesburg Road
11
Continue on Bible Avenue
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Bible Avenue
12
Turn left
2.1 mi
·
2 min
13
At the end of the road, turn left
30 mi
·
34 min
14
Turn right
19 mi
·
21 min
15
Merge slight left onto Mountain Parkway
43 mi
·
45 min
·
Mountain Parkway
16
Merge slight left
16 mi
·
16 min
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Richmond, Knoxville
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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I 75 South: Richmond, Knoxville
18
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
19
Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Lexington
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
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US 60: Lexington
20
Turn right onto Winchester Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Winchester Road
21
Take the exit slight left toward KY 4 South: New Circle Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
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KY 4 South: New Circle Road
22
Merge slight left onto East New Circle Road
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
East New Circle Road
23
Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Nicholasville, Lexington
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
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US 27: Nicholasville, Lexington
24
Turn left onto Nicholasville Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Nicholasville Road
25
Continue on Lexington Road
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Lexington Road
26
Turn left onto North Main Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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North Main Street
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 86 miles from Jenkins, KY, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86 miles or 1h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 45m
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 Jenkins, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Jenkins, KY
This is one driving day of about 172 miles and 3h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jenkins, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 86 mi from Jenkins, KY · 1h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
86 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 86 miles from Jenkins, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Nicholasville, KY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.89 one way
$53.78 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $29.52 | $59.05 |
| premium | $4.89 | $33.10 | $66.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.98 | $75.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.6 | 0 | $18.06 | $8.26 |
| Efficient EV | 43 | 0 | $15.05 | $6.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68.8 | 0 | $24.08 | $11.01 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (67% 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 Wednesday
Local time
8:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 21m 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 Jenkins, KY to Nicholasville, KY covers 172 miles and takes about 3h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, C and O Railroad Road, Whitesburg Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 86 miles from Jenkins, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.89 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Jenkins, KY to Nicholasville, KY is easy. At 3h 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jenkins, KY to Nicholasville, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jenkins, KY to Nicholasville, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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