This 145.3-mile journey from Florence, KY to Campbellsville, KY is a manageable one-day trip, typically taking around 2 hours and 49 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $22, it's an economical option for exploring more of the Southeast region of Kentucky. The drive utilizes a mix of main roads, including Frankfort Highway, I-71, and the Bluegrass Parkway, offering a varied driving experience. Planning for just one recommended stop, you'll find this route offers a straightforward way to connect these two Kentucky communities without feeling rushed.
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
72.6 miles from Florence, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 25m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Frankfort Highway
24.2 mi
27m
I 71
21.7 mi
23m
Bluegrass Parkway
16.8 mi
17m
Triple 5 Highway
14.7 mi
16m
US 127
8.6 mi
10m
Warsaw Road
7.7 mi
9m
Lawrenceburg Road
6.1 mi
7m
New Lebanon Road
6.1 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Frankfort Highway
— 24.2 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence, KY and Campbellsville, KY.
1
Start on Main Street
28 ft·3 sec·Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 42; US 127
1.1 mi·1 min·US 42; US 127
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on US 42; US 127
0.2 mi·27 sec·US 42; US 127
4
Turn left
0.4 mi·53 sec
Toward I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, LouisvilleUse the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 71; I 75
6.9 mi·7 min·I 71; I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto I 71
15 mi·16 min·I 71
Exit 173Toward I 71 South: LouisvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 62Toward US 127: Owenton, Glencoe
8
Turn left onto US 127
8.2 mi·9 min·US 127
9
At end of road, turn left onto US 127
7.7 mi·9 min·Warsaw Road
10
Continue on US 127; KY 227
0.3 mi·28 sec·Roland Avenue
11
Turn slight left onto US 127; KY 227
1.2 mi·1 min·North Main Street
12
Turn right onto US 127
24 mi·27 min·Frankfort Highway
13
Take the exit onto US 127
0.2 mi·36 sec·US 127
14
Merge onto US 127; US 421
1.7 mi·1 min·Wilkinson Boulevard
15
Turn right onto US 127; US 421
2.8 mi·4 min·West Frankfort Connector
16
Continue on US 127
6.1 mi·7 min·Lawrenceburg Road
17
Continue on US 127
2.2 mi·2 min·Frankfort Road
18
Continue on US 127 Bypass
2.5 mi·2 min·Bypass North
19
Continue on US 127 Bypass; US 62 Truck
4.5 mi·5 min·Old Frankfort Road
20
Continue on US 127; KY 513
510 ft·10 sec·US 127; KY 513
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi·45 sec
22
Merge onto Bluegrass Parkway
17 mi·17 min·Bluegrass Parkway
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi·45 sec
Exit 42Toward KY 555: Springfield, Lebanon
24
Turn left onto KY 555
13 mi·15 min·Triple 5 Highway
25
Keep slight left at fork onto US 150
95 ft·1 sec·US 150
26
Keep slight right at fork onto KY 555
1.4 mi·1 min·Triple 5 Highway
27
Enter roundabout onto KY 55
141 ft·2 sec·Western Bypass
28
Continue on KY 55
1.7 mi·1 min·Western Bypass
29
Continue on KY 55
2.8 mi·3 min·Lebanon Road
30
Continue on KY 55
2.8 mi·3 min·Springfield Road
31
Turn right onto KY 2154
0.9 mi·1 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
32
Turn left
93 ft·2 sec
33
Turn right
429 ft·5 sec
34
Continue on KY 2154
1.0 mi·1 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
35
Turn slight right
217 ft·3 sec
36
Turn left
131 ft·1 sec
37
Keep slight right at fork
195 ft·2 sec
38
Turn straight onto KY 2154
1.2 mi·1 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
39
Turn right onto US 68; KY 55
0.7 mi·54 sec·Campbellsville Road
40
Continue on US 68; KY 55
1.0 mi·1 min·Jane Todd Crawford Trail
41
Continue on US 68; KY 55
2.4 mi·2 min·Campbellsville Road
42
Continue on US 68; KY 55
5.3 mi·6 min·New Campbellsville Road
43
Continue on US 68; KY 55
6.1 mi·6 min·New Lebanon Road
44
Continue on US 68
1.5 mi·1 min·East Broadway Street
45
Arrive at destination
US 68
Trip Plan
Consider an early morning departure to maximize your daylight and enjoy a more relaxed pace on this 2 hour and 49 minute drive. With only one recommended stop and a total distance of 145.3 miles, you have the flexibility to make spontaneous breaks if needed. The $22 fuel cost suggests filling up before you leave Florence is a sensible approach. Keep an eye out for the transitions between Frankfort Highway, I-71, and the Bluegrass Parkway, as these indicate changes in road type and speed limits.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.6 miles from Florence, KY, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.2 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 32 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.6 miles or 1h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 19m
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 Florence, 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 Florence, KY
This is one driving day of about 145.3 miles and 2h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Florence, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Frankfort Highway for about 24.2 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 24
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 102.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 42; US 127
Turn right onto US 42; US 127
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
1.3 mi into trip|~2m in
Turn left toward I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louis...
7
8.6 mi into trip|~10m in|I 71
Take the exit onto I 71 toward I 71 South: Louisville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 173
Toward I 71 South: Louisville
6
23.5 mi into trip|~26m in
Take the exit toward US 127: Owenton, Glencoe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 62
Toward US 127: Owenton, Glencoe
6
102.6 mi into trip|~2h in
Take the exit toward KY 555: Springfield, Lebanon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 42
Toward KY 555: Springfield, Lebanon
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.72 one way
$45.43 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg51 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$24.94
$49.88
premium
$4.89
$27.96
$55.92
diesel
$5.61
$32.08
$64.16
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
43.6
0
$15.26
$6.97
Efficient EV
36.3
0
$12.71
$5.81
EV Truck/SUV
58.1
0
$20.34
$9.30
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Florence, KY
Night
in Florence on Saturday
Local time
10:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Campbellsville, KY
Night
in Campbellsville on Saturday
Local time
10:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
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
2h 49m 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.
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 130.2
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...
20 mi from route
~50 min detour
Free
near mile 85.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
The drive presents a mixed profile, with 33% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Frankfort Highway, including a notable 24.2-mile segment, before transitioning to other main roads. This blend means you'll experience both faster-paced travel and potentially more local road conditions. The character of the drive shifts as you progress, moving from the initial roads out of Florence to the more open stretches of the Bluegrass Parkway and I-71. Expect a varied landscape that keeps the driving engaging.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
45 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.2 mi on Frankfort Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 early in the drive near US 42; US 127.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 145.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 42; US 127): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.6 miles (I 71): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Florence, KY and Campbellsville, KY, road signs point toward Glencoe and Lebanon.
Florence is a city of 33,000 people (2019) in Kentucky's Northern Ohio River Region, near Cincinnati. Florence is well known in surrounding cities for a water tower visible from I-71/I-75 that reads "Florence Y'all".
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 49m. Total distance: 145.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). 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 24.2 miles on Frankfort Highway. 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 Campbellsville, KY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 42; US 127): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.6 miles (I 71): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park and Camp Nelson National Monument. 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 Campbellsville, KY before heading back.
