Origin
Covington, KY
Afternoon in Covington on Saturday
Local time
2:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Covington, KY to Campbellsville, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 3m
Distance
155.4 mi
250 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 52m
★
6 AM
3h 3m
8 AM
3h 26m
10 AM
3h 11m
12 PM
3h 9m
3 PM
3h 12m
5 PM
3h 25m
8 PM
2h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Covington, KY
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Campbellsville, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Covington, KY to Campbellsville, KY covers 155.4 miles and takes about 3h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Scott Boulevard, East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, West 12th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.30 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
77.7 miles from Covington, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Scott Boulevard | — | — |
| East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | — | — |
| West 12th Street | — | — |
| I 71 South | — | — |
| US 127 | — | — |
| Warsaw Road | — | — |
| Roland Avenue | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Scott Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covington, KY and Campbellsville, KY.
1
Start on East 7th Street
13 ft
·
5 sec
·
East 7th Street
2
Turn right onto Scott Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Scott Boulevard
3
Turn right onto East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
4
Continue on West 12th Street
203 ft
·
13 sec
·
West 12th Street
5
Take the ramp left toward I 71 South, I 75 South
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 71 South, I 75 South
6
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
20 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville
15 mi
·
16 min
·
I 71 South: Louisville
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Owenton, Glencoe
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 127: Owenton, Glencoe
9
Turn left
8.2 mi
·
9 min
10
At the end of the road, turn left onto Warsaw Road
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Warsaw Road
11
Continue on Roland Avenue
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Roland Avenue
12
Turn slight left onto North Main Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
13
Turn right onto Frankfort Highway
24 mi
·
27 min
·
Frankfort Highway
14
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
15
Merge slight left onto Wilkinson Boulevard
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilkinson Boulevard
16
Turn right onto West Frankfort Connector
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
West Frankfort Connector
17
Continue on Lawrenceburg Road
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Lawrenceburg Road
18
Continue on Frankfort Road
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Frankfort Road
19
Continue on Bypass North
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Bypass North
20
Continue on Old Frankfort Road
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Old Frankfort Road
21
Continue straight
509 ft
·
10 sec
22
Take the exit right
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
23
Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway
17 mi
·
17 min
·
Bluegrass Parkway
24
Take the exit slight right toward KY 555: Springfield, Lebanon
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
KY 555: Springfield, Lebanon
25
Turn left onto Triple 5 Highway
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Triple 5 Highway
26
Keep slight left
95 ft
·
2 sec
27
Keep slight right to continue on Triple 5 Highway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Triple 5 Highway
28
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Western Bypass
141 ft
·
3 sec
·
Western Bypass
29
Exit the roundabout onto Western Bypass
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Western Bypass
30
Continue on Lebanon Road
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Lebanon Road
31
Continue on Springfield Road
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Springfield Road
32
Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
33
Turn left
92 ft
·
3 sec
34
Turn right
430 ft
·
6 sec
35
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
36
Turn slight right
217 ft
·
3 sec
37
Turn left
131 ft
·
2 sec
38
Keep slight right
197 ft
·
2 sec
39
Turn straight onto Veterans Memorial Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
40
Turn right onto Campbellsville Road
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
Campbellsville Road
41
Continue on Jane Todd Crawford Trail
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Jane Todd Crawford Trail
42
Continue on Campbellsville Road
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Campbellsville Road
43
Continue on New Campbellsville Road
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
New Campbellsville Road
44
Continue on New Lebanon Road
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
New Lebanon Road
45
Continue on East Broadway Street
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Broadway Street
46
Arrive at your destination
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 77.7 miles from Covington, KY, or about 1h 31m 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 34 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.7 miles or 1h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Campbellsville, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Covington, 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 Covington, KY
This is one driving day of about 155.4 miles and 3h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Covington, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
78 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 77.7 miles from Covington, 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
$24.30 one way
$48.59 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $26.67 | $53.35 |
| premium | $4.89 | $29.91 | $59.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.31 | $68.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.6 | 0 | $16.32 | $7.46 |
| Efficient EV | 38.9 | 0 | $13.60 | $6.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.2 | 0 | $21.76 | $9.95 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Campbellsville, KY
Afternoon in Campbellsville on Saturday
Local time
2:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
35 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 3m 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?
155.4 mi in 3h 3m 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.
46 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Scott Boulevard.
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 Covington, KY to Campbellsville, KY is easy. At 3h 3m 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 Covington, KY to Campbellsville, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 3m. Total distance: 155.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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 Covington, KY to Campbellsville, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Campbellsville, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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