How far is Lexington, KY from Scottsville, KY?
The driving distance from Lexington, KY to Scottsville, KY is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127 miles (204.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington and Scottsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington and Scottsville.
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Start on Coldstream Drive
80 m · 12 sec · Coldstream Drive
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Turn right onto Gainesway Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Gainesway Drive
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Turn right onto Tates Creek Road
1507 ft · 35 sec · Tates Creek Road
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Turn left onto KY 4 West: New Circle Road
2026 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Circle Road
1.4 km · 1 min · New Circle Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Nicholasville, Lexington
1707 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Nicholasville Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Nicholasville Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
4.5 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road
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Turn left onto North Main Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Nicholasville Bypass
6 mi · 7 min · Nicholasville Bypass
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Continue on Lexington Road
6.4 mi · 7 min · Lexington Road
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Turn right onto Chenault Bridge Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Chenault Bridge Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on East Lexington Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · East Lexington Avenue
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Turn left onto Wilderness Road
1377 ft · 27 sec · Wilderness Road
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2160 ft · 48 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
1 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street
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Continue on Hustonville Road
47.2 mi · 54 min · Hustonville Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Cumberland Parkway West
2114 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
50.3 mi · 54 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 and Scottsville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Cumberland Parkway
Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
50.3 mi · 00h 54m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lexington 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 to Scottsville?
The road trip is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Russell Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.5 miles from Lexington and 77.5 miles from Scottsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127 miles (204.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 10:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.63 one way or $41.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lexington and Scottsville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lexington and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scottsville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Scottsville. Straight-line distance: 127 mi (204.39 km).
#1 Lexington
The second most populous city in Kentucky.
| Population | 225,366 |
| Coordinates | 37.9886900, -84.4777200 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| 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: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $20.63 | $41.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.26 | $46.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.46 | $50.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.01 | $58.03 |
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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