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Trip from Nicholasville, KY to Jamestown, 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

75.1 mi

121 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 24m ★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 27m

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 Nicholasville, KY to Jamestown, KY covers 75.1 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 Hustonville Road, Lexington Road, Nicholasville Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52.2 miles on Hustonville Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.74 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 Nicholasville, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 75.1 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 30m drive with frequent turns across 75.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hustonville Road is the longest continuous segment at about 52.2 miles.

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. The trickiest moment comes around 14.6 miles in near KY 34 / Chenault Bridge Road.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Nicholasville, KY to Jamestown, KY is easy. At 1h 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 14.6 miles (KY 34 / Chenault Bridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 21.2 miles (KY 34 / Wilderness Road): Navigation decision point; at 21.5 miles (US 150; KY 34; KY 52 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
14.6 mi into trip | ~17m in | KY 34 / Chenault Bridge Road

Turn right onto KY 34 / Chenault Bridge Road

Navigation decision point

3
21.2 mi into trip | ~27m in | KY 34 / Wilderness Road

Turn left onto KY 34 / Wilderness Road

Navigation decision point

3
21.5 mi into trip | ~28m in | US 150; KY 34; KY 52 / West Main Street

Turn right onto US 150; KY 34; KY 52 / West Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
21.9 mi into trip | ~29m in | US 127 / South 4th Street

Turn left onto US 127 / South 4th Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Hustonville Road 52.2 mi 1h
Lexington Road 10.7 mi 13m
Nicholasville Bypass 6 mi 7m
North Main Street 2.2 mi 3m
Chenault Bridge Road 1.4 mi 2m
South 4th Street 1 mi 1m
East Lexington Avenue 0.9 mi 1m
West Main Street 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Hustonville Road — 52.2 mi, about 1h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nicholasville, KY and Jamestown, KY.

1

Start on US 27 Business

2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
2

Turn left onto US 27

6.0 mi · 7 min · Nicholasville Bypass
3

Continue on US 27

6.4 mi · 7 min · Lexington Road
4

Turn right onto KY 34

1.4 mi · 2 min · Chenault Bridge Road
5

Continue on KY 34

3.6 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road
6

Continue on KY 34

0.7 mi · 1 min · Lexington Road
7

Continue on KY 34

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Lexington Avenue
8

Turn left onto KY 34

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Wilderness Road
9

Turn right onto US 150; KY 34; KY 52

0.4 mi · 47 sec · West Main Street
10

Turn left onto US 127

1.0 mi · 1 min · South 4th Street
11

Continue on US 127

52 mi · 1 hr · Hustonville Road
12

Arrive at destination

US 127 Business; KY 92

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 Nicholasville, KY, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.2 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 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 37.5 miles or 47m 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 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jamestown, KY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Nicholasville, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Nicholasville, KY

This is one driving day of about 75.1 miles and 1h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Nicholasville, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Hustonville Road for about 52.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37.5 mi from Nicholasville, KY · 47m into the drive

city in Kentucky, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Liberty, KY

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

Danville, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Liberty, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.5 miles from Nicholasville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Jamestown, KY

The final approach into Jamestown, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Camp Nelson National Monument

Camp Nelson National Monument

National Monument

The US Army established Camp Nelson as a fortified supply depot in April 1863. Over the next 3 years, the site evolved into a massive recruitment and training center for United States Colored Troops a...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 5.2
View on nps.gov
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument

Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument

National Monument

The US won a significant victory early in the Civil War at the Battle of Mill Springs. Explore the rolling fields of Kentucky where the battle took place and learn about that state's strategic importa...

16 mi from route ~41 min detour Free near mile 57
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.74 one way

$23.48 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $12.89 $25.78
premium $4.89 $14.45 $28.90
diesel $5.61 $16.58 $33.16

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: 26.3 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 $7.89 $3.60
Efficient EV 18.8 0 $6.57 $3.00
EV Truck/SUV 30 0 $10.51 $4.81

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Nicholasville, KY

Morning in Nicholasville on Saturday

Local time

8:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jamestown, KY

Morning in Jamestown on Saturday

Local time

7:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

81°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 earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

8 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

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 Nicholasville, KY to Jamestown, KY covers 75.1 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 Hustonville Road, Lexington Road, Nicholasville Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 37.5 miles from Nicholasville, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.74 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 Nicholasville, KY to Jamestown, KY is easy. At 1h 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 14.6 miles (KY 34 / Chenault Bridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 21.2 miles (KY 34 / Wilderness Road): Navigation decision point; at 21.5 miles (US 150; KY 34; KY 52 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.

The route from Nicholasville, KY to Jamestown, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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