Origin
Camargo, KY
Afternoon in Camargo on Thursday
Local time
2:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Camargo, KY to Nicholasville, KY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
53.7 mi
86 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Camargo, KY
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Nicholasville, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Camargo, KY to Nicholasville, KY covers 53.7 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Interstate Highway 64, East New Circle Road, Camargo Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.5 miles on Interstate Highway 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 53.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Camargo, KY to Nicholasville, KY covers 53.7 miles and takes about 1h 9m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Interstate Highway 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 27.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 7.1 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 53.7 miles you will encounter 14 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 7.1 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
7.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
34.9 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
36.4 mi into trip
|
~43m 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
38.4 mi into trip
|
~46m 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
44.7 mi into trip
|
~56m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Camargo, KY and Nicholasville, KY, road signs point toward Knoxville and Lexington.
Knoxville
34.9 mi in
|
~41m
Lexington
44.7 mi in
|
~56m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Interstate Highway 64 | 27.5 mi | 29m |
| East New Circle Road | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| Camargo Road | 5 mi | 7m |
| 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 Camargo, KY and Nicholasville, KY.
1
Start on McCormick Road
46 ft
·
5 sec
·
McCormick Road
2
Turn right onto US 460
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Camargo Road
3
Continue on US 460; KY 11
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Bank Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 60; US 460; KY 11; KY 713
364 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Main Street
5
Turn left onto US 460; KY 11
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Maysville Street
6
Continue on US 460; KY 11
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Maysville Road
7
Turn sharp left
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 64
28 mi
·
29 min
·
Interstate Highway 64
9
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Exit 81
Toward I 75 South: Richmond, Knoxville
10
Merge onto I 75
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 75
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 110
Toward US 60: Lexington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto US 60
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Winchester Road
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward KY 4 South: New Circle Road
Use the left lane.
14
Merge onto KY 4
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
East New Circle Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 19
Toward US 27: Nicholasville, Lexington
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto US 27
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Nicholasville Road
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on US 27
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Lexington Road
18
Turn left onto US 27 Business
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
US 27 Business
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.9 mi from Camargo, KY · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 26.9 miles from Camargo, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Nicholasville, KY
The final approach into Nicholasville, KY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.40 one way
$16.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.22 | $18.44 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.33 | $20.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.86 | $23.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.52 | $3.44 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Afternoon in Nicholasville on Thursday
Local time
2:37 PM
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
22 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 9m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Camargo, KY to Nicholasville, KY covers 53.7 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Interstate Highway 64, East New Circle Road, Camargo Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.9 miles from Camargo, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.40 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.7 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.1 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Camargo, KY and Nicholasville, KY, road signs point toward Knoxville and Lexington.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Camp Nelson National Monument.
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