If you are planning to travel from Campbellsville to Lexington-Fayette, you are looking at an 86.2-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 32 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won’t need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you want to extend your time in the city. With an estimated fuel cost of just $13, it is an economical route that connects two distinct parts of the Southeast region. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than an interstate haul, expect a more hands-on experience behind the wheel. The simplicity of the trip makes it a straightforward choice for anyone looking to traverse the Kentucky landscape without the stress of long-haul logistics.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.1 miles from Campbellsville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 49m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Bluegrass Parkway
29.4 mi
31m
Triple 5 Highway
14.6 mi
16m
New Circle Road
7.1 mi
10m
New Lebanon Road
6.1 mi
6m
New Campbellsville Road
5.3 mi
6m
Versailles Road
4.6 mi
6m
Campbellsville Road
3.1 mi
3m
Lebanon Road
2.8 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Bluegrass Parkway
— 29.4 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Campbellsville, KY and Lexington-Fayette, KY.
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Start on US 68
1.5 mi·1 min·East Broadway Street
2
Continue on US 68; KY 55
6.1 mi·6 min·New Lebanon Road
3
Continue on US 68; KY 55
5.3 mi·6 min·New Campbellsville Road
4
Continue on US 68; KY 55
2.4 mi·2 min·Campbellsville Road
5
Continue on US 68; KY 55
1.0 mi·1 min·Jane Todd Crawford Trail
6
Continue on US 68; KY 55
0.7 mi·59 sec·Campbellsville Road
7
Turn left onto KY 2154
1.2 mi·1 min·Lebanon Bypass
8
Turn left
150 ft·2 sec
9
Keep slight right at fork
166 ft·2 sec
10
Turn straight onto KY 2154
1.1 mi·1 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
11
Turn slight right
185 ft·2 sec
12
Turn left
308 ft·4 sec
13
Turn straight onto KY 2154
0.8 mi·1 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
14
Turn left onto KY 55
2.8 mi·3 min·Springfield Road
15
Continue on KY 55
2.8 mi·3 min·Lebanon Road
16
Continue on KY 55
1.7 mi·1 min·Western Bypass
17
Enter roundabout onto KY 555
118 ft·2 sec·Triple 5 Highway
18
Continue on KY 555
0.9 mi·59 sec·Triple 5 Highway
19
Keep slight right at fork onto KY 555
0.6 mi·38 sec·Triple 5 Highway
20
Keep slight left at fork onto US 150
110 ft·3 sec·US 150
21
Continue on KY 555
13 mi·14 min·Triple 5 Highway
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
23
Merge onto Bluegrass Parkway
29 mi·31 min·Bluegrass Parkway
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·16 sec
Toward US 60 West: Frankfort
25
Turn right onto US 60
1.7 mi·2 min·Lexington Road
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Continue on US 60
4.6 mi·6 min·Versailles Road
Use the left lane.
27
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road
28
Merge onto KY 4
7.1 mi·10 min·New Circle Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Turn right onto Floyd Drive
0.2 mi·27 sec·Floyd Drive
30
Turn left
0.1 mi·41 sec
31
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 1 hour and 32-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to plan for any major stops along the way, as the duration is manageable for a single, continuous stretch. However, keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of these local roads requires your full attention, so it is best to avoid driving during heavy fatigue or poor weather. Given the $13 fuel estimate, it is a good idea to ensure your tank is topped off before leaving Campbellsville to avoid hunting for stations on smaller roads. Take advantage of the trip’s efficiency by planning your arrival in Lexington-Fayette to coincide with your personal schedule rather than worrying about road-trip fatigue.
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 Campbellsville, KY, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.4 miles.
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 19 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.1 miles or 49m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lexington-Fayette, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Campbellsville, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Campbellsville, KY
This is one driving day of about 86.2 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Campbellsville, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Bluegrass Parkway for about 29.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 16.9 and 78.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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16.9 mi into trip|~19m in|KY 2154 / Lebanon Bypass
Turn left onto KY 2154 / Lebanon Bypass
Navigation decision point
5
18.2 mi into trip|~20m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
27.6 mi into trip|~31m in|KY 555 / Triple 5 Highway
Enter roundabout onto KY 555 / Triple 5 Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
71.9 mi into trip|~1h 20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 60 West: Frankfort
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 60 West: Frankfort
5
78.9 mi into trip|~1h 30m in|KY 4 / New Circle Road
Merge onto KY 4 / New Circle Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.48 one way
$26.95 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$14.80
$29.59
premium
$4.89
$16.59
$33.18
diesel
$5.61
$19.03
$38.06
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Campbellsville, KY
Morning
in Campbellsville on Sunday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lexington-Fayette, KY
Morning
in Lexington-Fayette on Sunday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Bloomfield, KY
43 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 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 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Camp Nelson National Monument
National Monument
The US Army established Camp Nelson as a fortified supply depot in April 1863. Over the next 3 years, the site evolved into a massive recruitment and training center for United States Colored Troops a...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
Free
near mile 74.3
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
National Historical Park
For over a century people from around the world have come to rural Central Kentucky to honor the humble beginnings of our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. His early life on Kentucky's frontier shaped...
20 mi from route
~51 min detour
Free
near mile 14.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a drive that prioritizes local roads over high-speed interstates, as this route features zero highway share. You will navigate via New Lebanon Road, New Campbellsville Road, and Campbellsville Road, which gives the trip a much more intimate, turn-heavy character than a standard highway cruise. Because the route relies entirely on local corridors, you won't find long, monotonous stretches of pavement here; instead, you'll need to stay alert through the various turns and transitions. It is a practical, ground-level way to travel that keeps you engaged with the changing surroundings of the region. Expect a consistent, moderate pace as you wind your way toward Lexington-Fayette.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.4 mi on Bluegrass Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.9 miles in near KY 2154 / Lebanon Bypass.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 86.2 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16.9 miles (KY 2154 / Lebanon Bypass): Navigation decision point; at 18.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 27.6 miles (KY 555 / Triple 5 Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 86.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.4 miles on Bluegrass Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lexington-Fayette, KY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 16.9 miles (KY 2154 / Lebanon Bypass): Navigation decision point; at 18.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 27.6 miles (KY 555 / Triple 5 Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes — Camp Nelson National Monument and 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 Lexington-Fayette, KY before heading back.
