Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
86.2 mi
139 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
Photo: Kristopher Hines
The drive from Campbellsville, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY covers 86.2 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Lebanon Road, New Campbellsville Road, Campbellsville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.09 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
43.1 miles from Campbellsville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 32m drive with frequent turns across 86.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Campbellsville, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY is easy. At 1h 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Campbellsville, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Lebanon Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Campbellsville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Campbellsville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jane Todd Crawford Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lebanon Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Springfield Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lebanon Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Campbellsville, KY and Lexington-Fayette, KY.
Start on East Broadway Street
Continue on New Lebanon Road
Continue on New Campbellsville Road
Continue on Campbellsville Road
Continue on Jane Todd Crawford Trail
Continue on Campbellsville Road
Turn left onto Lebanon Bypass
Turn left
Keep slight right
Turn straight onto Veterans Memorial Highway
Turn slight right
Turn left
Turn straight onto Veterans Memorial Highway
Turn left onto Springfield Road
Continue on Lebanon Road
Continue on Western Bypass
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Triple 5 Highway
Exit the roundabout onto Triple 5 Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Triple 5 Highway
Keep slight left
Continue on Triple 5 Highway
Take the exit right
Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort
Turn right onto Lexington Road
Continue on Versailles Road
Take the exit straight toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road
Merge slight left onto New Circle Road
Turn right onto Floyd Drive
Turn left
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.1 miles or 46m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lexington-Fayette, KY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Campbellsville, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 86.2 miles and 1h 32m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.1 mi from Campbellsville, KY · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 43.1 miles from Campbellsville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Lexington-Fayette, 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 Lexington-Fayette, KY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$13.09 one way
$26.19 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $14.43 | $28.87 |
| premium | $4.80 | $16.27 | $32.55 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $19.15 | $38.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.05 | $4.14 |
| Efficient EV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.54 | $3.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.5 | 0 | $12.07 | $5.52 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Campbellsville on Sunday
Local time
2:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Lexington-Fayette on Sunday
Local time
2:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
61°F
Nicholasville, KY
43 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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