How far is Scottsville, KY from Lexington-Fayette, KY?
The driving distance from Scottsville, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY is about 162.5 miles (261.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.6 miles (210.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scottsville and Lexington-Fayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsville and Lexington-Fayette.
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Start on Smiths Grove Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Smiths Grove Road
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Turn right onto New Glasgow Road
8.5 mi · 10 min · New Glasgow Road
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Continue on Scottsville Road
12.5 mi · 14 min · Scottsville Road
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Take the exit slight right
2150 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
17.6 mi · 19 min · Cumberland Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 68: Greensburg, Edmonton
1812 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Greensburg Street
614 ft · 8 sec · Greensburg Street
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Continue on Greensburg Road
9.9 mi · 11 min · Greensburg Road
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Continue on Edmonton Road
11.9 mi · 13 min · Edmonton Road
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Continue on Columbia Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Columbia Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
2143 ft · 30 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Campbellsville Road
9.5 mi · 11 min · Campbellsville Road
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Continue on West Broadway
1.4 km · 60 sec · West Broadway
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Continue on East Broadway Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Street
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Continue on New Lebanon Road
6.1 mi · 7 min · New Lebanon Road
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Continue on New Campbellsville Road
5.3 mi · 6 min · New Campbellsville Road
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Continue on Campbellsville Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · 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
1.2 km · 59 sec · Campbellsville Road
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Turn left onto Lebanon Bypass
1.2 mi · 1 min · Lebanon Bypass
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Turn left
46 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right
51 m · 2 sec
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Turn straight onto Veterans Memorial Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn slight right
57 m · 3 sec
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Turn left
94 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Veterans Memorial Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Springfield Road
2.8 mi · 3 min · Springfield Road
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Continue on Lebanon Road
2.8 mi · 3 min · Lebanon Road
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Continue on Western Bypass
1.7 mi · 2 min · Western Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Triple 5 Highway
36 m · 2 sec · Triple 5 Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Triple 5 Highway
1.4 km · 59 sec · Triple 5 Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Triple 5 Highway
2975 ft · 38 sec · Triple 5 Highway
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Keep slight left
34 m · 3 sec
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Continue on Triple 5 Highway
13.2 mi · 15 min · Triple 5 Highway
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Take the exit right
1530 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway
29.4 mi · 32 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort
571 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Lexington Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Versailles Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road
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Take the exit straight toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road
2735 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Circle Road
7.1 mi · 11 min · New Circle Road
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Turn right onto Floyd Drive
937 ft · 27 sec · Floyd Drive
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Turn left
560 ft · 41 sec
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scottsville and Lexington-Fayette.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Bluegrass Parkway
Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway
29.4 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Scottsville and Partly Cloudy near Lexington-Fayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scottsville to Lexington-Fayette?
The road trip is about 162.5 miles (261.5 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Campbellsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.5 miles from Scottsville and 82 miles from Lexington-Fayette.
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 31.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.65 one way or $43.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Scottsville and Lexington-Fayette, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Scottsville and Partly Cloudy near Lexington-Fayette.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scottsville and Lexington-Fayette. Straight-line distance: 130.61 mi (210.2 km).
#1 Scottsville
City in Kentucky
| Population | 4,548 |
| Coordinates | 36.7533800, -86.1905400 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: (-84.458548, 38.049815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 262 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $21.65 | $43.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.41 | $48.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.71 | $53.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.44 | $60.89 |
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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