How far is Richmond, KY from Campbellsville, KY?

The driving distance from Richmond, KY to Campbellsville, KY is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
84.84 mi
01h 57m
Flight
63.81 mi
102.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.81 mi
Kilometers
102.7 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.84 mi
Kilometers
136.53 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Campbellsville
Sun, Apr 12, 10:00 AM EDT
Return by in Richmond
Sun, Apr 12, 11:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-04-12T08:02
Arrive Campbellsville
Sun, Apr 12, 10:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond
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
Perryville
KY

City in Boyle County, Kentucky

From Richmond
42.4 mi
00h 58m
To Campbellsville
42.4 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S
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 Richmond and Campbellsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    32 m · 6 sec · North 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    865 ft · 22 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lancaster Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Eastern Bypass

    1.6 km · 2 min · Eastern Bypass

  5. 5

    Continue on Barnes Mill Road

    156 m · 17 sec · Barnes Mill Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1255 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 2872: Richmond

    2199 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Duncannon Lane

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Duncannon Lane

  10. 10

    Continue on Lancaster Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lancaster Road

  11. 11

    Continue on KY 52

    2.6 mi · 4 min · KY 52

  12. 12

    Continue on Richmond Road

    11.6 mi · 17 min · Richmond Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Danville Road

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Danville Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Lancaster Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Lancaster Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Stanford Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Stanford Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Wilderness Road

    131 m · 15 sec · Wilderness Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Perryville Road

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Perryville Road

  19. 19

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    2890 ft · 42 sec · East 2nd Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Buell Street

    2871 ft · 50 sec · South Buell Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Jane Todd Crawford Trail

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Jane Todd Crawford Trail

  22. 22

    Continue on Danville Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Danville Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on New Danville Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · New Danville Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Danville Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Danville Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Jane Todd Crawford Trail

    2261 ft · 38 sec · Jane Todd Crawford Trail

  26. 26

    Continue on Danville Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Danville Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Danville Highway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Danville Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on East Main Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Campbellsville Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Campbellsville Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Jane Todd Crawford Trail

    1.6 km · 1 min · Jane Todd Crawford Trail

  31. 31

    Continue on Campbellsville Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Campbellsville Road

  32. 32

    Continue on New Campbellsville Road

    5.3 mi · 6 min · New Campbellsville Road

  33. 33

    Continue on New Lebanon Road

    6.1 mi · 7 min · New Lebanon Road

  34. 34

    Continue on East Broadway Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broadway Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond 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
35 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Richmond Road
11.6 mi · 14%
Danville Highway
8.6 mi · 10%
Perryville Road
8.38 mi · 10%
Jane Todd Crawford Trail
7.21 mi · 8%
Lancaster Road
6.85 mi · 8%
Danville Road
6.13 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Richmond Road

Continue on Richmond Road

11.6 mi · 00h 17m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
63.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perryville
00h 58m from Richmond
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Richmond 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 Richmond to Campbellsville?

The road trip is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Perryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Richmond and 42.4 miles from Campbellsville.

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

The direct path is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.28 one way or $22.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Richmond and Mostly Sunny near Campbellsville.

Stop Ideas Near Perryville

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

98 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Campbellsville. Straight-line distance: 63.81 mi (102.7 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

City in and the county seat of Madison County, Kentucky, United States

Population36,800
Coordinates37.7478600, -84.2946500
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Campbellsville

#2 Campbellsville

City in Kentucky

Population11,430
Coordinates37.3434000, -85.3419100
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond (-84.29465, 37.74786)
End: Campbellsville (-85.34191, 37.3434)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.99 gal
11.33 L · about $11.28
Round trip
$22.55
5.98 gal · 22.66 L
Estimated CO2
26.6 kg one way
Round trip: 53.1 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.28 $22.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.72 $25.43
Premium $4.65 $13.92 $27.83
Diesel $5.30 $15.86 $31.72

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 Richmond and Campbellsville. The current time is 08:02:42.

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.