Origin
Campbellsville, KY
Morning in Campbellsville on Sunday
Local time
10:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Campbellsville, KY to Elizabethtown, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
41.9 mi
68 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Campbellsville, KY
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Elizabethtown, KY
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Campbellsville to Elizabethtown, you are looking at a straightforward 41.9-mile transit across central Kentucky. This trip typically takes about 48 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. You will navigate primarily via Campbellsville Road, Hodgenville Road, and Lincoln Parkway to complete the connection between these two Southeast towns. With a fuel budget of just $6, this is an incredibly economical route to manage. Because the drive is so short, you certainly won't need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated logistics. It is a highly practical connection that keeps you moving efficiently through the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Campbellsville Road | 13.4 mi | 15m |
| Hodgenville Road | 12.3 mi | 13m |
| Lincoln Parkway | 12 mi | 13m |
| East Dixie Avenue | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Campbellsville Bypass | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Greensburg Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Broadway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Broadway Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Campbellsville Road
— 13.4 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Campbellsville, KY and Elizabethtown, KY.
1
Start on US 68
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Broadway Street
2
Continue on US 68; KY 55; KY 70
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Broadway
3
Continue on US 68; KY 55; KY 70
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
Greensburg Road
4
Turn right onto KY 210
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Campbellsville Bypass
5
Continue on KY 210
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Hodgenville Road
6
Continue on KY 210
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Campbellsville Road
7
Turn left onto KY 1618
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Lincoln Parkway
8
Turn right onto US 31W; KY 61
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Dixie Avenue
9
Turn right onto US 31W; KY 61
134 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 31W; KY 61
10
Turn left
118 ft
·
2 sec
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 31W; KY 61
446 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Dixie Avenue
12
Turn right onto US 62; KY 61
77 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Mulberry Street
13
Arrive at destination
US 62; KY 61
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21 miles from Campbellsville, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 28.1 and 41.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
28.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
KY 1618 / Lincoln Parkway
Turn left onto KY 1618 / Lincoln Parkway
Navigation decision point
3
40 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
US 31W; KY 61 / East Dixie Avenue
Turn right onto US 31W; KY 61 / East Dixie Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
41.8 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
41.8 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
US 31W; KY 61 / West Dixie Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto US 31W; KY 61 / West Dixie Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
41.9 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
US 62; KY 61 / North Mulberry Street
Turn right onto US 62; KY 61 / North Mulberry Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.55 one way
$13.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.19 | $14.38 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.06 | $16.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.25 | $18.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.40 | $2.01 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.87 | $2.68 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Elizabethtown, KY
Morning in Elizabethtown on Sunday
Local time
10:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
22 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
48m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a mindless highway cruise. Only 29% of this route is classified as highway, so you will spend the majority of your time on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 13.4-mile segment along Campbellsville Road, which serves as the backbone of your journey. As you transition between the various road types, the character shifts from smaller local corridors to the more structured environment of the Lincoln Parkway. Be prepared for frequent adjustments behind the wheel, as the route's layout favors winding local paths over long, flat interstate stretches.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.4 mi on Campbellsville Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 28.1 miles in near KY 1618 / Lincoln Parkway.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 48m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 28.1 miles (KY 1618 / Lincoln Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 40 miles (US 31W; KY 61 / East Dixie Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 41.8 miles: Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Campbellsville, KY
Full guide →Campbellsville is a city in Taylor County, Kentucky.
Arriving in Elizabethtown, KY
Full guide →Elizabethtown is a small town in the Kentucky Derby Region. Abraham Lincoln's parents Thomas and Nancy had their daughter Sarah here in 1807 and then Abraham nearby at Sinking Spring Farm in 1809.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 41.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (29%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.4 miles on Campbellsville Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 28.1 miles (KY 1618 / Lincoln Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 40 miles (US 31W; KY 61 / East Dixie Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 41.8 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes — Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Elizabethtown, KY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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