Drive Time
3h 53m
Distance
189 mi
304 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
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The drive from Georgetown, KY to Campbellsville, KY covers 189 miles and takes about 3h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on the route, I 75 North, KY 80 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.71 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
94.5 miles from Georgetown, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 53m drive with frequent turns across 189 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 Georgetown, KY to Campbellsville, KY is easy. At 3h 53m 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 Georgetown, KY to Campbellsville, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| KY 80 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hal Rogers Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bowling Green | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cumberland Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| KY 55 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jamestown Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown, KY and Campbellsville, KY.
Start on the route
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
Exit the roundabout
Turn right
Turn left
At the end of the road, turn right
Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Lexington
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward KY 80: Somerset, London
Keep slight left
Turn left onto Hal Rogers Parkway
Turn right
Keep slight left to continue on Bowling Green
Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward KY 55: Columbia
Keep slight right to continue on KY 55: Columbia
Turn right onto Jamestown Street
Continue on Jamestown Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Public Square
Exit the rotary onto Campbellsville Street
Continue on Campbellsville Road
Continue on New Columbia Road
Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 55, KY 70: West Broadway
Merge slight left onto West Broadway
Continue on East Broadway Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.5 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Campbellsville, KY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Georgetown, 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 Georgetown, KY
This is one driving day of about 189 miles and 3h 53m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 94.5 mi from Georgetown, KY · 1h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
95 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 94.5 miles from Georgetown, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Campbellsville, 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 Campbellsville, KY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$28.71 one way
$57.41 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $31.65 | $63.29 |
| premium | $4.80 | $35.68 | $71.36 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $41.99 | $83.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.7 | 0 | $19.85 | $9.07 |
| Efficient EV | 47.3 | 0 | $16.54 | $7.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75.6 | 0 | $26.46 | $12.10 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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 Georgetown on Sunday
Local time
12:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Campbellsville on Sunday
Local time
12:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
61°F
Knoxville, TN
95 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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