Origin
Campbellsville, KY
Afternoon in Campbellsville on Saturday
Local time
3:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Campbellsville, KY to Ironville, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 50m
Distance
198.6 mi
320 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 38m
★
6 AM
3h 50m
8 AM
4h 16m
10 AM
3h 59m
12 PM
3h 57m
3 PM
4h 1m
5 PM
4h 15m
8 PM
3h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Campbellsville, KY
Kelly
Ironville, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Campbellsville, KY to Ironville, KY covers 198.6 miles and takes about 3h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, Bluegrass Parkway, Triple 5 Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 101.8 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
99.3 miles from Campbellsville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 101.8 mi | 1h 50m |
| Bluegrass Parkway | 29.4 mi | 31m |
| Triple 5 Highway | 14.6 mi | 16m |
| New Lebanon Road | 6.1 mi | 6m |
| New Circle Road | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| New Campbellsville Road | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| Versailles Road | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| US Route 60 | 4.6 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 101.8 mi, about 1h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Campbellsville, KY and Ironville, KY.
1
Start on US 68
1.5 mi
·
1 min
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East Broadway Street
2
Continue on US 68; KY 55
6.1 mi
·
6 min
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New Lebanon Road
3
Continue on US 68; KY 55
5.3 mi
·
6 min
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New Campbellsville Road
4
Continue on US 68; KY 55
2.4 mi
·
2 min
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Campbellsville Road
5
Continue on US 68; KY 55
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Jane Todd Crawford Trail
6
Continue on US 68; KY 55
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
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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
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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
29 mi
·
31 min
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Bluegrass Parkway
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward US 60 West: Frankfort
25
Turn right onto US 60
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Lexington Road
26
Continue on US 60
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Versailles Road
Use the left lane.
27
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road
28
Merge onto KY 4
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
New Circle Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Turn left onto US 27; US 68
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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North Broadway
30
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashland
31
Merge onto I 64; I 75
1.6 mi
·
1 min
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I 64; I 75
32
Take the exit onto I 64
17 mi
·
18 min
·
I 64
Exit 111
Toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
33
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64
84 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
I 64
34
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 181
Toward US 60
35
Turn left onto US 60
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
US 60
36
Turn left onto US 60
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
US Route 60
37
Continue on US 60
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
13th Street
38
Turn left onto KY 766
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bob McCullough Drive
39
At end of road, turn right onto KY 766
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Roberts Drive
40
Turn sharp left onto KY 766
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Donta Road
41
Turn right onto Pine Street
157 ft
·
8 sec
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Pine Street
42
Turn right onto Brett Street
524 ft
·
22 sec
·
Brett Street
43
Continue on Tiffany Drive
382 ft
·
16 sec
·
Tiffany Drive
44
Arrive at destination
Tiffany Drive
Trip Plan
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 99.3 miles from Campbellsville, KY, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.8 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 44 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.3 miles or 1h 56m 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ironville, 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 198.6 miles and 3h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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 I 64 for about 101.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
99 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 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 99.3 miles from Campbellsville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 101.8 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 255 decision points cluster between mile 18.2 and 87.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
5
71.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 60 West: Frankfort
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 60 West: Frankfort
6
85.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 40m in
Turn left toward I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashland
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashlan...
8
87.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m in
|
I 64
Take the exit onto I 64 toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 111
Toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.05 one way
$62.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $34.09 | $68.18 |
| premium | $4.89 | $38.22 | $76.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.85 | $87.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.6 | 0 | $20.85 | $9.53 |
| Efficient EV | 49.7 | 0 | $17.38 | $7.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.4 | 0 | $27.80 | $12.71 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Ironville, KY
Afternoon in Ironville on Saturday
Local time
3:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
25 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
3h 50m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Camp Nelson National Monument
National Monument
The US Army established Camp Nelson as a fortified supply depot in April 1863. Over the next 3 years, the site evolved into a massive recruitment and training center for United States Colored Troops a...
17 mi from route
~43 min detour
Free
near mile 75.3
View on nps.gov
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
National Historical Park
For over a century people from around the world have come to rural Central Kentucky to honor the humble beginnings of our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. His early life on Kentucky's frontier shaped...
21 mi from route
~53 min detour
Free
near mile 13.7
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
198.6 mi in 3h 50m, mostly highway — 101.8 mi of that is on I 64.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
44 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 101.8 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Bluegrass Parkway. 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
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 198.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 71.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Campbellsville, KY to Ironville, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Ashland along the way.
Ashland
85.6 mi in
|
~1h 40m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 50m. Total distance: 198.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 101.8 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Ironville, KY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 71.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Camp Nelson National Monument and Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Ironville, KY, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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