How far is Independence, KY from Campbellsville, KY?

The driving distance from Independence, KY to Campbellsville, KY is about 146.6 miles (236 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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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Road
146.64 mi
02h 55m
Flight
118.73 mi
191.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.73 mi
Kilometers
191.07 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.64 mi
Kilometers
235.99 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Campbellsville
Fri, Apr 17, 6:18 AM EDT
Return by in Independence
Fri, Apr 17, 9:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Independence
2026-04-17T03:23
Arrive Campbellsville
Fri, Apr 17, 6:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Independence
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
Versailles
KY

City in Woodford County, Kentucky, United States

From Independence
73.3 mi
01h 27m
To Campbellsville
73.3 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Madison Pike

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Madison Pike

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Walton Nicholson Pike

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Walton Nicholson Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on Walton Nicholson Road

    2119 ft · 38 sec · Walton Nicholson Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Dixie Highway

    3210 ft · 54 sec · Dixie Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on North Main Street

    2298 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Old Beaver Road

    875 ft · 24 sec · Old Beaver Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Stephenson Mill Road

    1317 ft · 36 sec · Stephenson Mill Road

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on School Road

    2514 ft · 1 min · School Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Mary Grubbs Highway

    1859 ft · 42 sec · Mary Grubbs Highway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 South: Lexington

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto I 75 South: Lexington

    41.7 mi · 45 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 620: Cherry Blossom Way

    1438 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cherry Blossom Way

    2829 ft · 39 sec · Cherry Blossom Way

  15. 15

    Continue on McClelland Circle

    4.3 mi · 5 min · McClelland Circle

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McClelland Circle

    57 m · 4 sec · McClelland Circle

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto McClelland Circle

    2.6 mi · 3 min · McClelland Circle

  18. 18

    Continue on Mc Clelland Circle

    1 mi · 1 min · Mc Clelland Circle

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Paynes Depot Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Paynes Depot Road

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    2421 ft · 59 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Midway, Versailles

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight left

    34 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Georgetown Road

    1029 ft · 21 sec · Georgetown Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Leestown Road

    1147 ft · 25 sec · East Leestown Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Midway Road

    2566 ft · 43 sec · Midway Road

  27. 27

    Continue on North Winter Street

    1918 ft · 33 sec · North Winter Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Versailles Road

    2097 ft · 35 sec · Versailles Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Midway Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Midway Road

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Frankfort Road

    1017 ft · 19 sec · Frankfort Road

  31. 31

    Turn slight right onto Frankfort Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Frankfort Street

  32. 32

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Troy Pike

    1.1 km · 1 min · Troy Pike

  34. 34

    Take the ramp slight right

    2384 ft · 58 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway

    26.2 mi · 28 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  36. 36

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

    1779 ft · 46 sec

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Triple 5 Highway

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Triple 5 Highway

  38. 38

    Keep slight left

    29 m · 2 sec

  39. 39

    Keep slight right to continue on Triple 5 Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Triple 5 Highway

  40. 40

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Western Bypass

    43 m · 3 sec · Western Bypass

  41. 41

    Exit the roundabout onto Western Bypass

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Western Bypass

  42. 42

    Continue on Lebanon Road

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Lebanon Road

  43. 43

    Continue on Springfield Road

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Springfield Road

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  45. 45

    Turn left

    28 m · 3 sec

  46. 46

    Turn right

    131 m · 6 sec

  47. 47

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  48. 48

    Turn slight right

    66 m · 3 sec

  49. 49

    Turn left

    40 m · 2 sec

  50. 50

    Keep slight right

    60 m · 2 sec

  51. 51

    Turn straight onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  52. 52

    Turn right onto Campbellsville Road

    1.2 km · 54 sec · Campbellsville Road

  53. 53

    Continue on Jane Todd Crawford Trail

    1.6 km · 1 min · Jane Todd Crawford Trail

  54. 54

    Continue on Campbellsville Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Campbellsville Road

  55. 55

    Continue on New Campbellsville Road

    5.3 mi · 6 min · New Campbellsville Road

  56. 56

    Continue on New Lebanon Road

    6.1 mi · 7 min · New Lebanon Road

  57. 57

    Continue on East Broadway Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Street

  58. 58

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
58 steps
25 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
41.9 mi · 29%
Bluegrass Parkway
26.2 mi · 18%
Triple 5 Highway
14.7 mi · 10%
McClelland Circle
6.94 mi · 5%
Paynes Depot Road
6.43 mi · 4%
Midway Road
6.29 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left onto I 75 South: Lexington

41.7 mi · 00h 45m

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
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
118.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Versailles
01h 27m from Independence
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Independence and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Campbellsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146.6 miles (236 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Versailles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.3 miles from Independence and 73.3 miles from Campbellsville.

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

The direct path is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.53 one way or $39.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Independence and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Campbellsville.

Stop Ideas Near Versailles

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

93 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Maysville

107 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

118 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

119 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Independence and Campbellsville. Straight-line distance: 118.73 mi (191.07 km).

Independence

#1 Independence

City in Kentucky

Population28,903
Coordinates38.9431200, -84.5441100
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Campbellsville

#2 Campbellsville

City in Kentucky

Population11,430
Coordinates37.3434000, -85.3419100
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Start: Independence (-84.54411, 38.94312)
End: Campbellsville (-85.34191, 37.3434)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.18 gal
19.59 L · about $19.53
Round trip
$39.07
10.36 gal · 39.18 L
Estimated CO2
46 kg one way
Round trip: 92.1 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.53 $39.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.03 $44.06
Premium $4.65 $24.11 $48.22
Diesel $5.30 $27.47 $54.95

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Independence and Campbellsville. The current time is 03:23:34.

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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.