How far is Elizabethtown, KY from Campbellsville, KY?
The driving distance from Elizabethtown, KY to Campbellsville, KY is about 42 miles (67.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in of LaRue County, Kentucky, in the United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabethtown and Campbellsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethtown and Campbellsville.
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Start on North Mulberry Street
24 m · 9 sec · North Mulberry Street
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Turn left onto West Dixie Avenue
108 m · 6 sec · West Dixie Avenue
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Turn right
40 m · 2 sec
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Turn left
38 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight right onto East Dixie Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Dixie Avenue
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Turn left onto Lincoln Parkway
12 mi · 14 min · Lincoln Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Campbellsville Road
13.4 mi · 15 min · Campbellsville Road
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Continue on Hodgenville Road
12.3 mi · 14 min · Hodgenville Road
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Continue on Campbellsville Bypass
1.2 mi · 2 min · Campbellsville Bypass
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Turn left onto West Broadway
1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway
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Continue on East Broadway Street
1332 ft · 21 sec · 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 Elizabethtown and Campbellsville.
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.
Campbellsville Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Campbellsville Road
13.4 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Elizabethtown and Mostly Sunny near Campbellsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabethtown to Campbellsville?
The road trip is about 42 miles (67.6 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Hodgenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21 miles from Elizabethtown and 21 miles from Campbellsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.58 one way or $11.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elizabethtown and Mostly Sunny near Campbellsville.
Stop Ideas Near Hodgenville
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 Hodgenville.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethtown and Campbellsville. Straight-line distance: 37.28 mi (60 km).
#1 Elizabethtown
County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 30,331 |
| Coordinates | 37.6939500, -85.8591300 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| 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: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.29 | $12.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.85 | $15.70 |
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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