How far is Campbellsville, KY from Lexington-Fayette, KY?
The driving distance from Campbellsville, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
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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 Lexington-Fayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Campbellsville and Lexington-Fayette.
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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
29.4 mi · 32 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort
571 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Lexington Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Versailles Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road
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Take the exit straight toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road
2735 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Circle Road
7.1 mi · 11 min · New Circle Road
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Turn right onto Floyd Drive
937 ft · 27 sec · Floyd Drive
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Turn left
560 ft · 41 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Campbellsville and Lexington-Fayette.
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.
Bluegrass Parkway
Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway
29.4 mi · 00h 32m
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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Lexington-Fayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Campbellsville to Lexington-Fayette?
The road trip is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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 43.1 miles from Campbellsville and 43.1 miles from Lexington-Fayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.46 one way or $22.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Campbellsville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Lexington-Fayette.
Stop Ideas Near Willisburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Willisburg.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Campbellsville and Lexington-Fayette. Straight-line distance: 68.66 mi (110.5 km).
#1 Campbellsville
City in Kentucky
| Population | 11,430 |
| Coordinates | 37.3434000, -85.3419100 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lexington-Fayette
The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area.
| Population | 314,488 |
| Coordinates | 38.0498000, -84.4585500 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-84.458548, 38.049815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.46 | $22.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.93 | $25.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.15 | $28.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.12 | $32.25 |
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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