How far is Camargo, KY from Nicholasville, KY?

The driving distance from Camargo, KY to Nicholasville, KY is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
53.71 mi
01h 09m
Flight
38.16 mi
61.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.16 mi
Kilometers
61.41 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.71 mi
Kilometers
86.43 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nicholasville
Thu, Apr 16, 11:34 AM EDT
Return by in Camargo
Thu, Apr 16, 12:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camargo
2026-04-16T10:25
Arrive Nicholasville
Thu, Apr 16, 11:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Camargo
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
Columbus
KY

City in Hickman County, Kentucky, United States

From Camargo
26.8 mi
00h 34m
To Nicholasville
26.8 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Camargo and Nicholasville.

  1. 1

    Start on McCormick Road

    14 m · 5 sec · McCormick Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Camargo Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Camargo Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South Bank Street

    2223 ft · 40 sec · South Bank Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    111 m · 12 sec · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Maysville Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Maysville Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Maysville Road

    2302 ft · 49 sec · Maysville Road

  7. 7

    Turn sharp left

    1511 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 64

    27.5 mi · 30 min · Interstate Highway 64

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Richmond, Knoxville

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1535 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Lexington

    1399 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Winchester Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Winchester Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward KY 4 South: New Circle Road

    1279 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto East New Circle Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · East New Circle Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Nicholasville, Lexington

    1707 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Nicholasville Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Nicholasville Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Lexington Road

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Camargo and Nicholasville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Interstate Highway 64
27.5 mi · 51%
East New Circle Road
6.08 mi · 11%
Camargo Road
4.98 mi · 9%
Lexington Road
4.46 mi · 8%
Nicholasville Road
2.52 mi · 5%
Winchester Road
1.78 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Interstate Highway 64

Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 64

27.5 mi · 00h 30m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
38.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
00h 34m from Camargo
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Camargo and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Nicholasville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Camargo to Nicholasville?

The road trip is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Camargo and 26.8 miles from Nicholasville.

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

The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.13 one way or $14.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Camargo and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Nicholasville.

Stop Ideas Near Columbus

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Columbus, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Columbus.

RAIL

Maysville

86 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

119 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camargo and Nicholasville. Straight-line distance: 38.16 mi (61.41 km).

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#1 Camargo

City in Kentucky, United States

Population1,151
Coordinates37.9942500, -83.8877000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Nicholasville

#2 Nicholasville

City in Kentucky

Population30,888
Coordinates37.8806300, -84.5730000
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Camargo (-83.8877, 37.99425)
End: Nicholasville (-84.573, 37.88063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.17 L · about $7.13
Round trip
$14.25
3.78 gal · 14.34 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.13 $14.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.04 $16.08
Premium $4.65 $8.80 $17.59
Diesel $5.30 $10.02 $20.05

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Camargo and Nicholasville. The current time is 10:25:22.

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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.