How far is Covington, KY from Campbellsville, KY?
The driving distance from Covington, KY to Campbellsville, KY is about 155.4 miles (250.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Covington and Campbellsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covington and Campbellsville.
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Start on East 7th Street
4 m · 5 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn right onto Scott Boulevard
2125 ft · 1 min · Scott Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Continue on West 12th Street
62 m · 13 sec · West 12th Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 71 South, I 75 South
1766 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
17.3 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville
14.8 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Owenton, Glencoe
1387 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left
8.2 mi · 9 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Warsaw Road
7.7 mi · 9 min · Warsaw Road
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Continue on Roland Avenue
1517 ft · 29 sec · Roland Avenue
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Turn slight left onto North Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Frankfort Highway
24.2 mi · 27 min · Frankfort Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1316 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilkinson Boulevard
1.7 mi · 2 min · Wilkinson Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Frankfort Connector
2.8 mi · 4 min · West Frankfort Connector
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Continue on Lawrenceburg Road
6.1 mi · 8 min · Lawrenceburg Road
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Continue on Frankfort Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Frankfort Road
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Continue on Bypass North
2.5 mi · 3 min · Bypass North
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Continue on Old Frankfort Road
4.5 mi · 5 min · Old Frankfort Road
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Continue straight
155 m · 10 sec
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Take the exit right
1884 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway
16.8 mi · 18 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 555: Springfield, Lebanon
1779 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Triple 5 Highway
13.3 mi · 15 min · Triple 5 Highway
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Keep slight left
29 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Triple 5 Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Triple 5 Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Western Bypass
43 m · 3 sec · Western Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Western Bypass
1.7 mi · 2 min · Western Bypass
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Continue on Lebanon Road
2.8 mi · 3 min · Lebanon Road
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Continue on Springfield Road
2.8 mi · 3 min · Springfield Road
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn left
28 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
131 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn slight right
66 m · 3 sec
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Turn left
40 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right
60 m · 2 sec
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Turn straight onto Veterans Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Campbellsville Road
1.2 km · 54 sec · 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
2.4 mi · 3 min · Campbellsville Road
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Continue on New Campbellsville Road
5.3 mi · 6 min · New Campbellsville Road
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Continue on New Lebanon Road
6.1 mi · 7 min · New Lebanon Road
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Continue on East Broadway Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Covington and Campbellsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Frankfort Highway
Turn right onto Frankfort Highway
24.2 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Covington and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Campbellsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Covington to Campbellsville?
The road trip is about 155.4 miles (250.1 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Frankfort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.7 miles from Covington and 77.7 miles from Campbellsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.67 one way or $41.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Covington and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Campbellsville.
Stop Ideas Near Frankfort
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 Frankfort.
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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
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Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Covington and Campbellsville. Straight-line distance: 128.47 mi (206.75 km).
#1 Covington
The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky.
| Population | 40,314 |
| Coordinates | 39.0836700, -84.5085500 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Campbellsville
City in Kentucky
| Population | 11,430 |
| Coordinates | 37.3434000, -85.3419100 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
End: Campbellsville (-85.34191, 37.3434)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $20.67 | $41.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.31 | $46.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.50 | $51.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.07 | $58.13 |
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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