Origin
Richmond, KY
Evening in Richmond on Sunday
Local time
6:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richmond, KY to Campbellsville, KY
Drive Time
1h 57m
Distance
84.8 mi
137 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 49m
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6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Richmond, KY
Kelly
Campbellsville, KY
Vietnam Hidden Light
Trip Overview
The drive from Richmond, KY to Campbellsville, KY covers 84.8 miles and takes about 1h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Main Street, Lancaster Avenue, Eastern Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.88 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
42.4 miles from Richmond, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 57m drive with frequent turns across 84.8 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.
West Main Street 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 Richmond, KY to Campbellsville, KY is easy. At 1h 57m 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 Richmond, KY to Campbellsville, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lancaster Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Eastern Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Barnes Mill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| KY 2872 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Duncannon Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lancaster Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| KY 52 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond, KY and Campbellsville, KY.
1
Start on North 2nd Street
105 ft
·
6 sec
·
North 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lancaster Avenue
4
Turn right onto Eastern Bypass
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Eastern Bypass
5
Continue on Barnes Mill Road
512 ft
·
17 sec
·
Barnes Mill Road
6
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
7
Merge slight left
3.7 mi
·
4 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward KY 2872: Richmond
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
KY 2872: Richmond
9
Turn right onto Duncannon Lane
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Duncannon Lane
10
Continue on Lancaster Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Lancaster Road
11
Continue on KY 52
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
KY 52
12
Continue on Richmond Road
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Richmond Road
13
Continue on Danville Road
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Danville Road
14
Continue on Lancaster Road
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Lancaster Road
15
Turn right onto Stanford Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Stanford Road
16
Continue on Wilderness Road
430 ft
·
15 sec
·
Wilderness Road
17
Turn left onto West Main Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
18
Continue on Perryville Road
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Perryville Road
19
Continue on East 2nd Street
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
East 2nd Street
20
Turn left onto South Buell Street
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
South Buell Street
21
Continue on Jane Todd Crawford Trail
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Jane Todd Crawford Trail
22
Continue on Danville Highway
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Danville Highway
23
Continue on New Danville Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
New Danville Highway
24
Continue on Danville Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Danville Highway
25
Continue on Jane Todd Crawford Trail
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Jane Todd Crawford Trail
26
Continue on Danville Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Danville Road
27
Continue on Danville Highway
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Danville Highway
28
Continue on East Main Street
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
East Main Street
29
Continue on Campbellsville Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Campbellsville Road
30
Continue on Jane Todd Crawford Trail
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Jane Todd Crawford Trail
31
Continue on Campbellsville Road
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Campbellsville Road
32
Continue on New Campbellsville Road
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
New Campbellsville Road
33
Continue on New Lebanon Road
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
New Lebanon Road
34
Continue on East Broadway Street
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Broadway Street
35
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 42.4 miles from Richmond, KY, or about 58m 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 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.4 miles or 58m 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 39m
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 Richmond, 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 Richmond, KY
This is one driving day of about 84.8 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Richmond, 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 42.4 mi from Richmond, KY · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 42.4 miles from Richmond, 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
$12.88 one way
$25.76 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $14.20 | $28.40 |
| premium | $4.80 | $16.01 | $32.02 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.84 | $37.68 |
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: 29.7 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 | 25.4 | 0 | $8.90 | $4.07 |
| Efficient EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.42 | $3.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.9 | 0 | $11.87 | $5.43 |
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
Evening in Campbellsville on Sunday
Local time
6:21 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
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
1h 57m 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 Richmond, KY to Campbellsville, KY covers 84.8 miles and takes about 1h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Main Street, Lancaster Avenue, Eastern Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.4 miles from Richmond, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.88 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 Richmond, KY to Campbellsville, KY is easy. At 1h 57m 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 Richmond, KY to Campbellsville, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Richmond, KY to Campbellsville, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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