How far is Frankfort, KY from Campbellsville, KY?

The driving distance from Frankfort, KY to Campbellsville, KY is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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
78.39 mi
01h 31m
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
78.39 mi
Kilometers
126.15 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Campbellsville
Sat, Apr 11, 9:34 AM EDT
Return by in Frankfort
Sat, Apr 11, 11:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frankfort
2026-04-11T08:03
Arrive Campbellsville
Sat, Apr 11, 9:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frankfort
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Frankfort
39.2 mi
00h 45m
To Campbellsville
39.2 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Elk Alley

    8 m · 7 sec · Elk Alley

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mero Street

    1653 ft · 58 sec · Mero Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Frankfort Connector

    2.8 mi · 4 min · West Frankfort Connector

  4. 4

    Continue on Lawrenceburg Road

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Lawrenceburg Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Frankfort Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Frankfort Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Bypass North

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Bypass North

  7. 7

    Continue on Old Frankfort Road

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Old Frankfort Road

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    155 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit right

    1884 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway

    16.8 mi · 18 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 555: Springfield, Lebanon

    1779 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Triple 5 Highway

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Triple 5 Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    29 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Triple 5 Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Triple 5 Highway

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Western Bypass

    43 m · 3 sec · Western Bypass

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Western Bypass

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Western Bypass

  17. 17

    Continue on Lebanon Road

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Lebanon Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Springfield Road

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Springfield Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left

    28 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    131 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    66 m · 3 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    40 m · 2 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    60 m · 2 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Campbellsville Road

    1.2 km · 54 sec · Campbellsville Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Jane Todd Crawford Trail

    1.6 km · 1 min · Jane Todd Crawford Trail

  29. 29

    Continue on Campbellsville Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Campbellsville Road

  30. 30

    Continue on New Campbellsville Road

    5.3 mi · 6 min · New Campbellsville Road

  31. 31

    Continue on New Lebanon Road

    6.1 mi · 7 min · New Lebanon Road

  32. 32

    Continue on East Broadway Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bluegrass Parkway
16.8 mi · 21%
Triple 5 Highway
14.7 mi · 19%
Lawrenceburg Road
6.15 mi · 8%
New Lebanon Road
6.13 mi · 8%
New Campbellsville Road
5.28 mi · 7%
Old Frankfort Road
4.92 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Bluegrass Parkway

Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway

16.8 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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
64.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willisburg
00h 45m from Frankfort
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Frankfort 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 Frankfort to Campbellsville?

The road trip is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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 39.2 miles from Frankfort and 39.2 miles from Campbellsville.

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 13.8 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.45 one way or $20.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Frankfort and Mostly Sunny near Campbellsville.

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 Frankfort and Campbellsville. Straight-line distance: 64.54 mi (103.87 km).

Frankfort

#1 Frankfort

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

Population27,715
Coordinates38.2009100, -84.8732800
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Campbellsville

#2 Campbellsville

City in Kentucky

Population11,430
Coordinates37.3434000, -85.3419100
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Start: Frankfort (-84.87328, 38.20091)
End: Campbellsville (-85.34191, 37.3434)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
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 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.47 L · about $10.45
Round trip
$20.89
5.54 gal · 20.94 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.45 $20.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.78 $23.56
Premium $4.65 $12.89 $25.78
Diesel $5.30 $14.69 $29.38

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Frankfort and Campbellsville. The current time is 08:03:12.

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.