Origin
Jeffersonville, KY
Morning in Jeffersonville on Sunday
Local time
8:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jeffersonville, KY to Nicholasville, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
56.6 mi
91 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jeffersonville, KY
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Nicholasville, KY
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Trip Overview
Jeffersonville, KY to Nicholasville, KY is 56.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 13 minutes via Interstate Highway 64 and Main Street, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, making it a straightforward journey between two points in Kentucky. It's a relatively short drive, suitable for a single day of travel. You'll experience a mixed drive profile, so expect some interstate cruising and some time on local roads. This route is ideal if you're looking for a quick connection without a lot of complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Interstate Highway 64 | 27.5 mi | 29m |
| Main Street | 7.9 mi | 11m |
| East New Circle Road | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| Lexington Road | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Nicholasville Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Winchester Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| North Maysville Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Interstate Highway 64
— 27.5 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersonville, KY and Nicholasville, KY.
1
Start on US 460
7.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on US 460; KY 11
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Bank Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 60; US 460; KY 11; KY 713
364 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Main Street
4
Turn left onto US 460; KY 11
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Maysville Street
5
Continue on US 460; KY 11
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Maysville Road
6
Turn sharp left
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 64
28 mi
·
29 min
·
Interstate Highway 64
8
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Exit 81
Toward I 75 South: Richmond, Knoxville
9
Merge onto I 75
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 75
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 110
Toward US 60: Lexington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto US 60
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Winchester Road
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward KY 4 South: New Circle Road
Use the left lane.
13
Merge onto KY 4
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
East New Circle Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 19
Toward US 27: Nicholasville, Lexington
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn left onto US 27
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Nicholasville Road
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on US 27
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Lexington Road
17
Turn left onto US 27 Business
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
US 27 Business
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.3 miles from Jeffersonville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 10 and 47.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
10 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
37.8 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 South: Richmond, Knoxville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 81
Toward I 75 South: Richmond, Knoxville
8
39.3 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward US 60: Lexington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 110
Toward US 60: Lexington
6
41.3 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward KY 4 South: New Circle Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward KY 4 South: New Circle Road
8
47.7 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward US 27: Nicholasville, Lexington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 19
Toward US 27: Nicholasville, Lexington
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.85 one way
$17.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.72 | $19.43 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.89 | $21.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.50 | $24.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.94 | $2.72 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.95 | $2.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.92 | $3.62 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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 Sunday
Local time
8:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
21 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 13m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed experience, with about 49% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 27.5 miles on Interstate Highway 64, providing a good opportunity for steady progress. As you transition off the interstate, expect to navigate through Main Street and East New Circle Road, which will likely involve more local traffic and potentially lower speeds. The character of the drive shifts from open highway to more urban and suburban road conditions as you approach your destination.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.5 mi on Interstate Highway 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.6 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Jeffersonville, KY and Nicholasville, KY, road signs point toward Knoxville and Lexington.
Knoxville
37.8 mi in
|
~45m
Lexington
47.7 mi in
|
~1h
About the Cities
Arriving in Nicholasville, KY
Full guide →Nicholasville is a city of 31,000 (2019) in Jessamine County in the Bluegrass Region. The city serves as both a residential area for Lexington-area commuters and as an employment and shopping center for central Kentucky.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 56.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.5 miles on Interstate Highway 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Nicholasville, KY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 10 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Camp Nelson National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Nicholasville, KY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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