Origin
Lexington-Fayette, KY
Afternoon in Lexington-Fayette on Sunday
Local time
4:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Campbellsville, KY
Drive Time
1h 42m
Distance
86.2 mi
139 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 35m
★
6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 58m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 46m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 57m
8 PM
1h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lexington-Fayette, KY
Kristopher Hines
Campbellsville, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Campbellsville, KY covers 86.2 miles and takes about 1h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Floyd Drive, East New Circle Road, US 60 West 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 Lexington-Fayette, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 42m drive with frequent turns across 86.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Floyd Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Campbellsville, KY is easy. At 1h 42m 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 Lexington-Fayette, KY to Campbellsville, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Floyd Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East New Circle Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 60 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Versailles Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lexington Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Elizabethtown | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bluegrass Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| KY 555 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Floyd Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington-Fayette, KY and Campbellsville, KY.
1
Start on the route
0.1 mi
·
43 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Floyd Drive
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Floyd Drive
3
Turn left onto East New Circle Road
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
East New Circle Road
4
Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 60 West: Versailles
5
Merge slight left onto Versailles Road
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Versailles Road
6
Continue on Lexington Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Lexington Road
7
Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Elizabethtown
8
Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
29 mi
·
31 min
·
Bluegrass Parkway
9
Take the exit slight right toward KY 555: Springfield, Lebanon
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
KY 555: Springfield, Lebanon
10
Turn left onto Triple 5 Highway
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Triple 5 Highway
11
Keep slight left
95 ft
·
2 sec
12
Keep slight right to continue on Triple 5 Highway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Triple 5 Highway
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Western Bypass
141 ft
·
3 sec
·
Western Bypass
14
Exit the roundabout onto Western Bypass
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Western Bypass
15
Continue on Lebanon Road
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Lebanon Road
16
Continue on Springfield Road
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Springfield Road
17
Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
18
Turn left
92 ft
·
3 sec
19
Turn right
430 ft
·
6 sec
20
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
21
Turn slight right
217 ft
·
3 sec
22
Turn left
131 ft
·
2 sec
23
Keep slight right
197 ft
·
2 sec
24
Turn straight onto Veterans Memorial Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
25
Turn right onto Campbellsville Road
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
Campbellsville Road
26
Continue on Jane Todd Crawford Trail
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Jane Todd Crawford Trail
27
Continue on Campbellsville Road
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Campbellsville Road
28
Continue on New Campbellsville Road
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
New Campbellsville Road
29
Continue on New Lebanon Road
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
New Lebanon Road
30
Continue on East Broadway Street
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Broadway Street
31
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 43.1 miles from Lexington-Fayette, KY, or about 51m 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.1 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 Campbellsville, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lexington-Fayette, 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 Lexington-Fayette, KY
This is one driving day of about 86.2 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lexington-Fayette, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.1 mi from Lexington-Fayette, KY · 51m 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.1 miles from Lexington-Fayette, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Campbellsville, KY
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.09 one way
$26.19 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| 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.
Destination
Campbellsville, KY
Afternoon in Campbellsville on Sunday
Local time
4:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
18 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 42m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Campbellsville, KY covers 86.2 miles and takes about 1h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Floyd Drive, East New Circle Road, US 60 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.1 miles from Lexington-Fayette, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.09 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.
The drive from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Campbellsville, KY is easy. At 1h 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Campbellsville, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Campbellsville, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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