How far is Campbellsville, KY from Frankfort, KY?
The driving distance from Campbellsville, KY to Frankfort, KY is about 78.9 miles (127 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Washington County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Campbellsville and Frankfort.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Campbellsville and Frankfort.
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Start on East Broadway Street
1.5 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
17.2 mi · 18 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127 North: Lawrenceburg, Frankfort
1604 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
14.1 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right
58 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto Louisville Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Louisville Road
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Continue on West 2nd Street
2405 ft · 50 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Capital Avenue
1058 ft · 32 sec · Capital Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
48 m · 10 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto High Street
766 ft · 23 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto West Clinton Street
75 m · 7 sec · West Clinton Street
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Turn right onto Elk Alley
135 m · 19 sec · Elk Alley
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elk Alley
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Campbellsville and Frankfort.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Bluegrass Parkway
Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway
17.2 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Campbellsville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Frankfort.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Campbellsville to Frankfort?
The road trip is about 78.9 miles (127 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Willisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Campbellsville and 39.8 miles from Frankfort.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.48 one way or $20.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 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 Frankfort.
Stop Ideas Near Willisburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Campbellsville and Frankfort. Straight-line distance: 64.54 mi (103.87 km).
#1 Campbellsville
City in Kentucky
| Population | 11,430 |
| Coordinates | 37.3434000, -85.3419100 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Frankfort
County seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city
| Population | 27,715 |
| Coordinates | 38.2009100, -84.8732800 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elk Alley (-84.873307, 38.200921)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $10.48 | $20.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.82 | $23.65 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.94 | $25.88 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.75 | $29.49 |
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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