Trip from Campbellsville, KY to Richmond, KY

Drive Time

1h 43m

Distance

82.9 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Quick day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Campbellsville, KY to Richmond, KY covers 82.9 miles and takes about 1h 43m 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 $12.31 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

41.5 miles from Campbellsville, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 43m drive with frequent turns across 82.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

New Lebanon Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
New Lebanon Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
New Campbellsville Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Campbellsville Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Jane Todd Crawford Trail	Unavailable	Refreshing
West Main Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Danville Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Danville Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
New Danville Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: New Lebanon Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on East Broadway Street

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Continue on New Lebanon Road

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Continue on New Campbellsville Road

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Continue on Campbellsville Road

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Continue on Jane Todd Crawford Trail

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Continue on Campbellsville Road

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Continue on West Main Street

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Continue on Danville Highway

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Continue on Danville Road

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Continue on Jane Todd Crawford Trail

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Continue on Danville Highway

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Continue on New Danville Highway

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Continue on Danville Highway

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Continue on Jane Todd Crawford Trail

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Continue on South Buell Street

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Turn right onto East 2nd Street

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Continue on Perryville Road

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Continue on West Main Street

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Turn right onto Wilderness Road

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Continue on Stanford Road

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Turn left onto Lancaster Road

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Continue on Danville Road

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Continue on Richmond Road

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Continue on KY 52

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Continue on Lancaster Road

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Continue on Duncannon Lane

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Take the ramp left

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Merge slight left

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Take the exit slight right toward KY 876: Richmond, Lancaster

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Keep slight right

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Turn straight onto Eastern Bypass

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Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue

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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

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Turn left onto North 2nd Street

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 41.5 miles from Campbellsville, KY, or about 51m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

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 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 41.5 miles or 51m 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 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Richmond, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Campbellsville, KY

This is one driving day of about 82.9 miles and 1h 43m.

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.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Nicholasville, KY

41 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Richmond, 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 Richmond, KY.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41.5 mi from Campbellsville, KY

Nicholasville, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Nicholasville, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.5 miles from Campbellsville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.77	$12.31	$24.62
midgrade	$4.25	$13.88	$27.76
premium	$4.65	$15.19	$30.38
diesel	$5.30	$17.31	$34.62

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 29 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Campbellsville, KY to Richmond, KY covers 82.9 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are New Lebanon Road, New Campbellsville Road, Campbellsville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 41.5 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 $12.31 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.