Origin
Campbellsville, KY
Afternoon in Campbellsville on Sunday
Local time
3:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Campbellsville, KY to Georgetown, KY
Drive Time
3h 51m
Distance
188 mi
303 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 39m
★
6 AM
3h 52m
8 AM
4h 17m
10 AM
4h 1m
12 PM
3h 58m
3 PM
4h 2m
5 PM
4h 16m
8 PM
3h 44m
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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Georgetown, KY
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Campbellsville to Georgetown, expect a 188-mile journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 51 minutes of driving time. This route is designed as a straightforward, single-day excursion, making it an efficient way to transit across this part of Kentucky. Budget roughly $29 for fuel to cover the distance, which remains consistent across the Southeast region. Because the trip is manageable in a single stint, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. It is a highly practical connection for those looking to get from point A to point B without unnecessary detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
94 miles from Campbellsville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as roughly 71% of your travel time will be spent on major routes like the Cumberland Parkway, KY 80, and the Cumberland Gap Parkway. You will settle into a steady rhythm behind the wheel, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 36.7 miles on the Cumberland Parkway. The road maintains a consistent, efficient personality throughout the drive rather than shifting into technical or winding local paths. You will find that the transitions between these main parkways are fluid, allowing you to maintain a reliable speed for the majority of the nearly four-hour duration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cumberland Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 36.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Cumberland Parkway and KY 80. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 19.1 miles in near KY 55 Business; KY 80 / Jamestown Road.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 51m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 19.1 miles (KY 55 Business; KY 80 / Jamestown Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 20.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 57.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
19.1 mi into trip
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~22m in
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KY 55 Business; KY 80 / Jamestown Road
Enter roundabout onto KY 55 Business; KY 80 / Jamestown Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
20.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the ramp toward KY 55: Columbia
Navigation decision point
Exit 49
Toward KY 55: Columbia
6
57.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 86
Toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside
5
103.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m in
Take the exit toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville
5
168.5 mi into trip
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~3h 17m in
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KY 38
Enter roundabout onto KY 38
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Along This Route
Between Campbellsville, KY and Georgetown, KY, road signs point toward Burnside and Barbourville.
Burnside
57.4 mi in
|
~1h 4m
Barbourville
103.5 mi in
|
~1h 59m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Parkway | 36.7 mi | 39m |
| KY 80 | 33.8 mi | 40m |
| Cumberland Gap Parkway | 30.7 mi | 36m |
| KY 38 | 19.7 mi | 34m |
| Harlan Road | 15.9 mi | 18m |
| Pineville Road | 13.1 mi | 14m |
| I 75 | 11.3 mi | 12m |
| New Columbia Road | 10.3 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
Cumberland Parkway
— 36.7 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Campbellsville, KY and Georgetown, KY.
1
Start on US 68
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
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East Broadway Street
2
Continue on US 68; KY 55; KY 70
0.3 mi
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21 sec
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West Broadway
3
Continue on US 68; KY 55; KY 70
0.5 mi
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44 sec
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Greensburg Road
4
Turn left onto KY 210
10 mi
·
11 min
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New Columbia Road
5
Continue on KY 55
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Campbellsville Road
6
Continue on KY 55 Business
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Campbellsville Street
7
Enter roundabout onto KY 55 Business; KY 80
276 ft
·
4 sec
·
Jamestown Road
8
Continue on KY 55 Business; KY 80
81 ft
·
1 sec
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Jamestown Road
9
Turn slight right onto KY 55 Business; KY 80
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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Jamestown Street
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 49
Toward KY 55: Columbia
11
Merge onto Cumberland Parkway
37 mi
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39 min
·
Cumberland Parkway
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 86
Toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside
13
Continue on KY 914
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
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KY 914
14
Turn left onto KY 80
34 mi
·
40 min
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KY 80
Use the left lane.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
16
Merge onto I 75
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 75
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville
18
Turn left onto US 25E
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Corbin Bypass
19
Continue on US 25E
31 mi
·
36 min
·
Cumberland Gap Parkway
20
Continue on US 25E
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Bob Madon Bypass
21
Turn left onto US 119
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Harlan Road
22
Continue on US 119
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Pineville Road
23
Turn right onto US 421
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 421
24
Turn left onto KY 38
386 ft
·
9 sec
·
KY 38
25
Enter roundabout onto KY 38
91 ft
·
1 sec
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KY 38
26
Continue on KY 38
20 mi
·
34 min
·
KY 38
27
Arrive at destination
KY 38
Trip Plan
Since this is a one-day drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though hitting the road early helps avoid any unexpected regional traffic. Plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh, as the nearly four-hour duration can be taxing if you push through without a break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge during the longer segments, particularly when navigating the 36.7-mile stretch on the Cumberland Parkway, to ensure you don't run low between service intervals. Because the total fuel cost is estimated at $29, filling up before you leave Campbellsville is a smart way to simplify your travel expenses. Use the single recommended stop to break up the drive into more manageable, shorter segments.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 94 miles from Campbellsville, KY, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.7 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94 miles or 1h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Georgetown, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Campbellsville, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Campbellsville, KY
This is one driving day of about 188 miles and 3h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Campbellsville, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Cumberland Parkway for about 36.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 94 mi from Campbellsville, KY · 1h 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
94 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 94 miles from Campbellsville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Georgetown, KY
The final approach into Georgetown, KY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Georgetown, KY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.56 one way
$57.11 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $31.48 | $62.96 |
| premium | $4.80 | $35.49 | $70.98 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $41.77 | $83.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.4 | 0 | $19.74 | $9.02 |
| Efficient EV | 47 | 0 | $16.45 | $7.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75.2 | 0 | $26.32 | $12.03 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Georgetown, KY
Afternoon in Georgetown on Sunday
Local time
3:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 51m 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 Georgetown, KY covers 188 miles and takes about 3h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cumberland Parkway, KY 80, Cumberland Gap Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 94 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 $28.56 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 51m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 19.1 miles (KY 55 Business; KY 80 / Jamestown Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 20.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 57.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Campbellsville, KY and Georgetown, KY, road signs point toward Burnside and Barbourville.
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