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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Quick Snapshot
Road
78.89 mi
01h 27m
Flight
64.54 mi
103.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.54 mi
Kilometers
103.87 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.89 mi
Kilometers
126.96 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frankfort
Sat, Apr 18, 1:22 PM EDT
Return by in Campbellsville
Sat, Apr 18, 2:50 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 Frankfort
Sat, Apr 18, 1:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 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
Willisburg
KY

Human settlement in Washington County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Campbellsville
39.1 mi
00h 43m
To Frankfort
39.8 mi
00h 43m

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
79°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Broadway Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Continue on New Lebanon Road

    6.1 mi · 7 min · New Lebanon Road

  3. 3

    Continue on New Campbellsville Road

    5.3 mi · 6 min · New Campbellsville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Campbellsville Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Campbellsville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Jane Todd Crawford Trail

    1.6 km · 1 min · Jane Todd Crawford Trail

  6. 6

    Continue on Campbellsville Road

    1.2 km · 59 sec · Campbellsville Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Lebanon Bypass

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Lebanon Bypass

  8. 8

    Turn left

    46 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    51 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    94 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Springfield Road

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Springfield Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Lebanon Road

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Lebanon Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Western Bypass

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Western Bypass

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Triple 5 Highway

    36 m · 2 sec · Triple 5 Highway

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Triple 5 Highway

    1.4 km · 59 sec · Triple 5 Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Triple 5 Highway

    2975 ft · 38 sec · Triple 5 Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    34 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Triple 5 Highway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · Triple 5 Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit right

    1530 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway

    17.2 mi · 18 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127 North: Lawrenceburg, Frankfort

    1604 ft · 45 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    14.1 mi · 17 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right

    58 m · 5 sec

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto Louisville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Louisville Road

  29. 29

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    2405 ft · 50 sec · West 2nd Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Capital Avenue

    1058 ft · 32 sec · Capital Avenue

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    48 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto High Street

    766 ft · 23 sec · High Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto West Clinton Street

    75 m · 7 sec · West Clinton Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Elk Alley

    135 m · 19 sec · Elk Alley

  35. 35

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
35 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bluegrass Parkway
17.2 mi · 22%
US 127 North
15.9 mi · 20%
Triple 5 Highway
14.9 mi · 19%
New Lebanon Road
6.13 mi · 8%
New Campbellsville Road
5.28 mi · 7%
Campbellsville Road
3.08 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
64.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willisburg
00h 43m from Campbellsville
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Willisburg, 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 Willisburg.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

74 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Campbellsville and Frankfort. Straight-line distance: 64.54 mi (103.87 km).

Campbellsville

#1 Campbellsville

City in Kentucky

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

#2 Frankfort

County seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city

Population27,715
Coordinates38.2009100, -84.8732800
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: US 68 (-85.341892, 37.343377)
End: Elk Alley (-84.873307, 38.200921)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.54 L · about $10.48
Round trip
$20.97
5.56 gal · 21.08 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Campbellsville and Frankfort. The current time is 11:55:08.

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.