How far is Campbellsville, KY from Richmond, KY?

The driving distance from Campbellsville, KY to Richmond, KY is about 83 miles (133.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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
82.94 mi
01h 43m
Flight
63.81 mi
102.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.81 mi
Kilometers
102.7 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.94 mi
Kilometers
133.48 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Sat, Apr 18, 1:39 PM EDT
Return by in Campbellsville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Campbellsville
2026-04-18T11:56
Arrive Richmond
Sat, Apr 18, 1:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 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
Perryville
KY

City in Boyle County, Kentucky

From Campbellsville
42.4 mi
00h 51m
To Richmond
40.6 mi
00h 51m

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
82°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Campbellsville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Danville Highway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Danville Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Danville Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Danville Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Jane Todd Crawford Trail

    2261 ft · 38 sec · Jane Todd Crawford Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on Danville Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Danville Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on New Danville Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · New Danville Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Danville Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Danville Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Jane Todd Crawford Trail

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Jane Todd Crawford Trail

  15. 15

    Continue on South Buell Street

    2871 ft · 52 sec · South Buell Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    2890 ft · 37 sec · East 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Perryville Road

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Perryville Road

  18. 18

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Wilderness Road

    131 m · 9 sec · Wilderness Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Stanford Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Stanford Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Lancaster Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Lancaster Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Danville Road

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Danville Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Richmond Road

    11.6 mi · 17 min · Richmond Road

  24. 24

    Continue on KY 52

    2.6 mi · 4 min · KY 52

  25. 25

    Continue on Lancaster Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lancaster Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Duncannon Lane

    3 mi · 5 min · Duncannon Lane

  27. 27

    Take the ramp left

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 876: Richmond, Lancaster

    1736 ft · 43 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right

    99 m · 10 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Eastern Bypass

    1.5 km · 2 min · Eastern Bypass

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lancaster Avenue

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    865 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    32 m · 2 sec · North 2nd Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Richmond Road
11.6 mi · 14%
Danville Highway
8.6 mi · 10%
Perryville Road
8.38 mi · 10%
Jane Todd Crawford Trail
7.21 mi · 9%
Duncannon Lane
6.96 mi · 8%
Lancaster Road
6.85 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Richmond Road

Continue on Richmond Road

11.6 mi · 00h 17m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
63.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perryville
00h 51m from Campbellsville
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Campbellsville and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83 miles (133.5 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Perryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Campbellsville and 40.6 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.05 one way or $22.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Perryville

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

98 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Campbellsville and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 63.81 mi (102.7 km).

Campbellsville

#1 Campbellsville

City in Kentucky

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

#2 Richmond

City in and the county seat of Madison County, Kentucky, United States

Population36,800
Coordinates37.7478600, -84.2946500
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Start: US 68 (-85.341892, 37.343377)
End: North 2nd Street (-84.294897, 37.747963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.08 L · about $11.05
Round trip
$22.10
5.86 gal · 22.16 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.05 $22.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.46 $24.92
Premium $4.65 $13.64 $27.27
Diesel $5.30 $15.54 $31.08

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 Richmond. The current time is 11:56:01.

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.