Origin
Nicholasville, KY
Afternoon in Nicholasville on Thursday
Local time
4:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nicholasville, KY to Camargo, KY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
50.7 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nicholasville, KY
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Camargo, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Nicholasville, KY to Camargo, KY covers 50.7 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lexington Road, Nicholasville Road, KY 4 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 50.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 7m drive with frequent turns across 50.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lexington Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Nicholasville, KY to Camargo, KY is easy. At 1h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Nicholasville, KY to Camargo, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington Road | — | — |
| Nicholasville Road | — | — |
| KY 4 East | — | — |
| New Circle Road | — | — |
| Alumni Drive | — | — |
| Man O War Boulevard | — | — |
| Winchester Road | — | — |
| Haley Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Lexington Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholasville, KY and Camargo, KY.
1
Start on North Main Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto Lexington Road
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Lexington Road
3
Continue on Nicholasville Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Nicholasville Road
4
Take the exit slight right toward KY 4 East: New Circle Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
KY 4 East: New Circle Road
5
Merge slight left onto New Circle Road
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
New Circle Road
6
Take the exit slight right toward Alumni Drive
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Alumni Drive
7
Turn right onto Alumni Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Alumni Drive
8
Turn left onto Man O War Boulevard
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Man O War Boulevard
9
At the end of the road, turn right onto Winchester Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Winchester Road
10
Turn left onto Haley Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Haley Road
11
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
12
Merge slight left
9.7 mi
·
10 min
13
Keep slight left
12 mi
·
12 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 460, KY 11: Flemingsburg, Mount Sterling
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 460, KY 11: Flemingsburg, Mount Sterling
15
Turn right onto Maysville Road
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Maysville Road
16
Continue on North Maysville Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Maysville Street
17
Turn right onto West Main Street
364 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Main Street
18
Turn left onto South Bank Street
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Bank Street
19
Continue on Camargo Road
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Camargo Road
20
Turn left onto McCormick Road
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
McCormick Road
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.4 mi from Nicholasville, KY · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.4 miles from Nicholasville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Camargo, KY
The final approach into Camargo, 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
$7.93 one way
$15.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.70 | $17.41 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.76 | $19.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.19 | $22.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.24 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Camargo, KY
Afternoon in Camargo on Thursday
Local time
4:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 7m 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 Nicholasville, KY to Camargo, KY covers 50.7 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lexington Road, Nicholasville Road, KY 4 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.4 miles from Nicholasville, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.93 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.
The drive from Nicholasville, KY to Camargo, KY is easy. At 1h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Nicholasville, KY to Camargo, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Nicholasville, KY to Camargo, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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