Origin
Campbellsville, KY
Morning in Campbellsville on Thursday
Local time
11:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Campbellsville, KY to Frankfort, KY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 31m
Distance
78.1 mi
126 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Campbellsville, KY
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Frankfort, KY
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Trip Overview
This 78.1-mile drive from Campbellsville, KY to Frankfort, KY is a straightforward trip that can easily be accomplished in about 1 hour and 31 minutes. It's an ideal day trip, with a modest fuel cost estimated at $12, making it an economical choice for a quick getaway. The route primarily utilizes the Bluegrass Parkway and US 127 Bypass, offering a mixed driving experience. Since it's a short journey within the Southeast region of Kentucky, you won't need to worry about overnight stays, allowing for maximum flexibility in your departure and arrival times.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39 miles from Campbellsville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 78.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The character of this drive is a "mixed drive," with 42% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches like the 17.2 miles on the Bluegrass Parkway, which offer a more consistent pace. The Triple 5 Highway and US 127 Bypass will likely introduce more local road characteristics, potentially with varying speed limits and more intersections. This blend means you'll transition between cruising on parkways and navigating through more varied terrain as you approach your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bluegrass Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 17.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 78.1 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 18.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 27.6 miles (KY 555 / Triple 5 Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 59.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
18.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
27.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
KY 555 / Triple 5 Highway
Enter roundabout onto KY 555 / Triple 5 Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
59.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward US 127 North: Lawrenceburg, Frankfort
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 59B
Toward US 127 North: Lawrenceburg, Frankfort
6
77.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
|
KY 420 / East Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto KY 420 / East Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
77.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
|
KY 420 / High Street
Turn right onto KY 420 / High Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegrass Parkway | 17.2 mi | 18m |
| Triple 5 Highway | 14.6 mi | 16m |
| US 127 Bypass | 14.1 mi | 16m |
| New Lebanon Road | 6.1 mi | 6m |
| New Campbellsville Road | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| Campbellsville Road | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Lebanon Road | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Springfield Road | 2.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Bluegrass Parkway
— 17.2 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Campbellsville, KY and Frankfort, KY.
1
Start on US 68
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Broadway Street
2
Continue on US 68; KY 55
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
New Lebanon Road
3
Continue on US 68; KY 55
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
New Campbellsville Road
4
Continue on US 68; KY 55
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Campbellsville Road
5
Continue on US 68; KY 55
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Jane Todd Crawford Trail
6
Continue on US 68; KY 55
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Campbellsville Road
7
Turn left onto KY 2154
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Lebanon Bypass
8
Turn left
150 ft
·
2 sec
9
Keep slight right at fork
166 ft
·
2 sec
10
Turn straight onto KY 2154
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
11
Turn slight right
185 ft
·
2 sec
12
Turn left
308 ft
·
4 sec
13
Turn straight onto KY 2154
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
14
Turn left onto KY 55
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Springfield Road
15
Continue on KY 55
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Lebanon Road
16
Continue on KY 55
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Western Bypass
17
Enter roundabout onto KY 555
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
Triple 5 Highway
18
Continue on KY 555
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
·
Triple 5 Highway
19
Keep slight right at fork onto KY 555
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
·
Triple 5 Highway
20
Keep slight left at fork onto US 150
110 ft
·
3 sec
·
US 150
21
Continue on KY 555
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Triple 5 Highway
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
23
Merge onto Bluegrass Parkway
17 mi
·
18 min
·
Bluegrass Parkway
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 59B
Toward US 127 North: Lawrenceburg, Frankfort
25
Merge onto US 127; KY 513
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 127; KY 513
26
Continue on US 127 Bypass
14 mi
·
16 min
·
US 127 Bypass
27
Take the exit
189 ft
·
5 sec
28
Turn slight right onto US 60
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Louisville Road
29
Continue on US 60
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
West 2nd Street
30
Turn left onto US 60; KY 420
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Capital Avenue
31
At end of road, turn left onto KY 420
158 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Main Street
32
Turn right onto KY 420
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
High Street
33
Turn left onto West Clinton Street
245 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Clinton Street
34
Turn right onto Elk Alley
443 ft
·
19 sec
·
Elk Alley
35
Arrive at destination
Elk Alley
Trip Plan
Given this is a short 1.5-hour trip, you have the advantage of flexibility with your departure time. Aiming to leave mid-morning can help you avoid any potential rush hour congestion in Frankfort. With an estimated fuel cost of $12, you can easily manage your budget, and there are no major stretches that necessitate extensive planning for fuel stops. Keep an eye out for the transition points between the Bluegrass Parkway and the US 127 Bypass, as these can be areas where you'll need to adjust your speed and be mindful of local traffic.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39 miles from Campbellsville, KY, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 17 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39 miles or 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Frankfort, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Campbellsville, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Campbellsville, KY
This is one driving day of about 78.1 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Campbellsville, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Bluegrass Parkway for about 17.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39 mi from Campbellsville, KY · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39 miles from Campbellsville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Frankfort, KY
The final approach into Frankfort, KY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.21 one way
$24.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.41 | $26.81 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.03 | $30.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.24 | $34.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.20 | $3.75 |
| Efficient EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.83 | $3.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.2 | 0 | $10.93 | $5.00 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Frankfort, KY
Morning in Frankfort on Thursday
Local time
11:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Bloomfield, KY
39 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 31m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Campbellsville, KY to Frankfort, KY covers 78.1 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bluegrass Parkway, Triple 5 Highway, US 127 Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39 miles from Campbellsville, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.21 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 78.1 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 18.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 27.6 miles (KY 555 / Triple 5 Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 59.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Campbellsville, KY to Frankfort, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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