Origin
Campbellsville, KY
Afternoon in Campbellsville on Saturday
Local time
4:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Campbellsville, KY to Owensboro, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 9m
Distance
133.4 mi
215 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 0m
★
6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 4m
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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Owensboro, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Campbellsville, KY to Owensboro, KY covers 133.4 miles and takes about 2h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Broadway, Greensburg Road, Campbellsville Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.86 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.
Midpoint
66.7 miles from Campbellsville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Broadway | — | — |
| Greensburg Road | — | — |
| Campbellsville Bypass | — | — |
| Hodgenville Road | — | — |
| Campbellsville Road | — | — |
| Lincoln Parkway | — | — |
| Western Kentucky Parkway | — | — |
| I 165 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Broadway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Campbellsville, KY and Owensboro, KY.
1
Start on East Broadway Street
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
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East Broadway Street
2
Continue on West Broadway
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Broadway
3
Continue on Greensburg Road
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
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Greensburg Road
4
Turn right onto Campbellsville Bypass
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Campbellsville Bypass
5
Continue on Hodgenville Road
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Hodgenville Road
6
Continue on Campbellsville Road
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Campbellsville Road
7
Turn left onto Lincoln Parkway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Lincoln Parkway
8
Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
60 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 165 North: Owensboro
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 165 North: Owensboro
10
Merge slight left
28 mi
·
30 min
11
Keep slight right to continue on US 60 East, US 231 North: Hawesville
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
US 60 East, US 231 North: Hawesville
12
Merge slight left onto Wendell Ford Expressway
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
Wendell Ford Expressway
13
Take the exit slight right toward KY 54
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
KY 54
14
Turn left onto Leitchfield Road
259 ft
·
6 sec
·
Leitchfield Road
15
Continue on East Parrish Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Parrish Avenue
16
Turn right onto Leitchfield Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Leitchfield Road
17
Turn left onto East 5th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East 5th Street
18
Turn right onto Frederica Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Frederica Street
19
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 66.7 miles from Campbellsville, KY, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
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 29 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.7 miles or 1h 4m 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Owensboro, 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 133.4 miles and 2h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Campbellsville, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 66.7 miles from Campbellsville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.86 one way
$41.71 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.90 | $45.80 |
| premium | $4.89 | $25.67 | $51.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.45 | $58.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40 | 0 | $14.01 | $6.40 |
| Efficient EV | 33.4 | 0 | $11.67 | $5.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.4 | 0 | $18.68 | $8.54 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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
Owensboro, KY
Afternoon in Owensboro on Saturday
Local time
3:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
2 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
2h 9m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
133.4 mi in 2h 9m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: West Broadway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Campbellsville, KY to Owensboro, KY is easy. At 2h 9m 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 Owensboro, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 9m. Total distance: 133.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Campbellsville, KY to Owensboro, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Owensboro, KY before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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