How far is Campbellsville, KY from Elizabethtown, KY?

The driving distance from Campbellsville, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is about 42 miles (67.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.99 mi
00h 47m
Flight
37.28 mi
60 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.28 mi
Kilometers
60 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.99 mi
Kilometers
67.58 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabethtown
Sat, Apr 18, 12:42 PM EDT
Return by in Campbellsville
Sat, Apr 18, 1:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Campbellsville
2026-04-18T11:55
Arrive Elizabethtown
Sat, Apr 18, 12:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Campbellsville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hodgenville
KY

City in of LaRue County, Kentucky, in the United States

From Campbellsville
20.9 mi
00h 23m
To Elizabethtown
21 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Campbellsville and Elizabethtown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Campbellsville and Elizabethtown.

  1. 1

    Start on East Broadway Street

    1332 ft · 23 sec · East Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Broadway

    1646 ft · 21 sec · West Broadway

  3. 3

    Continue on Greensburg Road

    2645 ft · 34 sec · Greensburg Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Campbellsville Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Campbellsville Bypass

  5. 5

    Continue on Hodgenville Road

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Hodgenville Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Campbellsville Road

    13.4 mi · 15 min · Campbellsville Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Lincoln Parkway

    12 mi · 14 min · Lincoln Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Dixie Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Dixie Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right

    41 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    36 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on West Dixie Avenue

    136 m · 11 sec · West Dixie Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Mulberry Street

    24 m · 1 sec · North Mulberry Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mulberry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Campbellsville and Elizabethtown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Campbellsville Road
13.4 mi · 32%
Hodgenville Road
12.3 mi · 29%
Lincoln Parkway
12 mi · 29%
East Dixie Avenue
1.77 mi · 4%
Campbellsville Bypass
1.24 mi · 3%
Greensburg Road
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Campbellsville Road

Continue on Campbellsville Road

13.4 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
37.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hodgenville
00h 23m from Campbellsville
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Campbellsville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Elizabethtown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Campbellsville to Elizabethtown?

The road trip is about 42 miles (67.6 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Hodgenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Campbellsville and 21 miles from Elizabethtown.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.58 one way or $11.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Campbellsville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Elizabethtown.

Stop Ideas Near Hodgenville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hodgenville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hodgenville.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

75 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Campbellsville and Elizabethtown. Straight-line distance: 37.28 mi (60 km).

Campbellsville

#1 Campbellsville

City in Kentucky

Population11,430
Coordinates37.3434000, -85.3419100
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Elizabethtown

#2 Elizabethtown

County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,331
Coordinates37.6939500, -85.8591300
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: US 68 (-85.341892, 37.343377)
End: North Mulberry Street (-85.859285, 37.694037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.61 L · about $5.58
Round trip
$11.16
2.96 gal · 11.22 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.58 $11.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.29 $12.59
Premium $4.65 $6.89 $13.78
Diesel $5.30 $7.85 $15.70

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Campbellsville and Elizabethtown. The current time is 11:55:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.