How far is Lexington-Fayette, KY from Campbellsville, KY?

The driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Campbellsville, KY is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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
86.2 mi
01h 42m
Flight
68.66 mi
110.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.66 mi
Kilometers
110.5 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.2 mi
Kilometers
138.73 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Campbellsville
Sun, Apr 12, 9:29 AM EDT
Return by in Lexington-Fayette
Sun, Apr 12, 11:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lexington-Fayette
2026-04-12T07:47
Arrive Campbellsville
Sun, Apr 12, 9:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
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 Lexington-Fayette
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
Willisburg
KY

Human settlement in Washington County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Lexington-Fayette
43.1 mi
00h 51m
To Campbellsville
43.1 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington-Fayette and Campbellsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lexington-Fayette and Campbellsville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    560 ft · 43 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Floyd Drive

    937 ft · 25 sec · Floyd Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East New Circle Road

    7.2 mi · 11 min · East New Circle Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles

    1848 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Versailles Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    29.2 mi · 31 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  9. 9

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

    1779 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Triple 5 Highway

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Triple 5 Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    29 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Triple 5 Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Triple 5 Highway

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Western Bypass

    43 m · 3 sec · Western Bypass

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Western Bypass

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Western Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue on Lebanon Road

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Lebanon Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Springfield Road

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Springfield Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left

    28 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    131 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    66 m · 3 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    40 m · 2 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    60 m · 2 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Campbellsville Road

    1.2 km · 54 sec · Campbellsville Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Jane Todd Crawford Trail

    1.6 km · 1 min · Jane Todd Crawford Trail

  27. 27

    Continue on Campbellsville Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Campbellsville Road

  28. 28

    Continue on New Campbellsville Road

    5.3 mi · 6 min · New Campbellsville Road

  29. 29

    Continue on New Lebanon Road

    6.1 mi · 7 min · New Lebanon Road

  30. 30

    Continue on East Broadway Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broadway Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington-Fayette 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
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bluegrass Parkway
29.2 mi · 34%
Triple 5 Highway
14.7 mi · 17%
East New Circle Road
7.23 mi · 8%
New Lebanon Road
6.13 mi · 7%
New Campbellsville Road
5.28 mi · 6%
Versailles Road
4.51 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Bluegrass Parkway

Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

29.2 mi · 00h 31m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
68.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willisburg
00h 51m from Lexington-Fayette
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Lexington-Fayette 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 Lexington-Fayette to Campbellsville?

The road trip is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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 43.1 miles from Lexington-Fayette and 43.1 miles from Campbellsville.

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

The direct path is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 $11.46 one way or $22.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Lexington-Fayette 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 Lexington-Fayette and Campbellsville. Straight-line distance: 68.66 mi (110.5 km).

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#1 Lexington-Fayette

The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area.

Population314,488
Coordinates38.0498000, -84.4585500
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Campbellsville

#2 Campbellsville

City in Kentucky

Population11,430
Coordinates37.3434000, -85.3419100
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Start: Lexington-Fayette (-84.45855, 38.0498)
End: Campbellsville (-85.34191, 37.3434)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.51 L · about $11.46
Round trip
$22.93
6.08 gal · 23.02 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.46 $22.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.93 $25.86
Premium $4.65 $14.15 $28.30
Diesel $5.30 $16.12 $32.25

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Lexington-Fayette and Campbellsville. The current time is 07:47:25.

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.