How far is Lexington-Fayette, KY from Scottsville, KY?
The driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Scottsville, KY is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.6 miles (210.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington-Fayette and Scottsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington-Fayette and Scottsville.
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Start on the route
560 ft · 43 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Floyd Drive
937 ft · 25 sec · Floyd Drive
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Turn left onto East New Circle Road
7.2 mi · 11 min · East New Circle Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles
1848 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Versailles Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
29.2 mi · 31 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 555: Springfield, Lebanon
1779 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Triple 5 Highway
13.3 mi · 15 min · Triple 5 Highway
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Keep slight left
29 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Triple 5 Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Triple 5 Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Western Bypass
43 m · 3 sec · Western Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Western Bypass
1.7 mi · 2 min · Western Bypass
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Continue on Lebanon Road
2.8 mi · 3 min · Lebanon Road
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Continue on Springfield Road
2.8 mi · 3 min · Springfield Road
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn left
28 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
131 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn slight right
66 m · 3 sec
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Turn left
40 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right
60 m · 2 sec
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Turn straight onto Veterans Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Campbellsville Road
1.2 km · 54 sec · Campbellsville Road
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Continue on Jane Todd Crawford Trail
1.6 km · 1 min · Jane Todd Crawford Trail
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Continue on Campbellsville Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Campbellsville Road
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Continue on New Campbellsville Road
5.3 mi · 6 min · New Campbellsville Road
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Continue on New Lebanon Road
6.1 mi · 7 min · New Lebanon Road
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Continue on East Broadway Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Street
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Continue on West Broadway
1646 ft · 21 sec · West Broadway
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Continue on Greensburg Road
10 mi · 11 min · Greensburg Road
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Continue on North Main Street
2143 ft · 32 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Columbia Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Columbia Highway
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Continue on Edmonton Road
11.9 mi · 13 min · Edmonton Road
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Continue on Greensburg Road
9.8 mi · 11 min · Greensburg Road
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Take the exit slight right
2083 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
17.7 mi · 19 min · Cumberland Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31E: Glasgow, Scottsville
1825 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Scottsville Road
12.6 mi · 14 min · Scottsville Road
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Continue on New Glasgow Road
8.5 mi · 10 min · New Glasgow Road
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Turn left onto Smiths Grove Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Smiths Grove Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Smiths Grove Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington-Fayette and Scottsville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Bluegrass Parkway
Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
29.2 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Cloudy leaving Lexington-Fayette and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scottsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington-Fayette to Scottsville?
The road trip is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Campbellsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.5 miles from Lexington-Fayette and 80.5 miles from Scottsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.6 miles (210.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.42 one way or $42.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lexington-Fayette and Scottsville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Lexington-Fayette and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scottsville.
Stop Ideas Near Campbellsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Campbellsville.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington-Fayette and Scottsville. Straight-line distance: 130.61 mi (210.2 km).
#1 Lexington-Fayette
The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area.
| Population | 314,488 |
| Coordinates | 38.0498000, -84.4585500 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scottsville
City in Kentucky
| Population | 4,548 |
| Coordinates | 36.7533800, -86.1905400 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scottsville (-86.19054, 36.75338)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $21.42 | $42.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.16 | $48.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.43 | $52.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.13 | $60.25 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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