Ironville to Campbellsville is 198.3 miles and takes about 3h 49m via I 64 and Bluegrass Parkway, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Kentucky's Southeast region, offering a fairly straightforward drive. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate and parkway, making this a good option if you're looking for efficiency. Plan for just one main stop along the way. Given the relatively short duration, this is easily a same-day excursion.
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
99.1 miles from Ironville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 53m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 64
101.7 mi
1h 50m
Bluegrass Parkway
29.2 mi
31m
Triple 5 Highway
14.7 mi
16m
New Lebanon Road
6.1 mi
6m
West New Circle Road
5.8 mi
8m
New Campbellsville Road
5.3 mi
6m
US Route 60
4.6 mi
7m
Versailles Road
4.5 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 101.7 mi, about 1h 50m
Traffic on I-64
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~645 veh/hr typical
· worst 968
Quietest
2 AM
~56 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 51 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ironville, KY and Campbellsville, KY.
1
Start on Tiffany Drive
382 ft·16 sec·Tiffany Drive
2
Continue on Brett Street
524 ft·28 sec·Brett Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Pine Street
157 ft·7 sec·Pine Street
4
Turn left onto KY 766
0.5 mi·1 min·West Donta Road
5
Turn right onto KY 766
94 ft·3 sec·KY 766
6
Continue on KY 766
0.3 mi·45 sec·Roberts Drive
7
Turn left onto KY 766
0.5 mi·1 min·Bob McCullough Drive
8
Turn right onto US 60
0.3 mi·24 sec·13th Street
9
Continue on US 60
4.6 mi·7 min·US Route 60
10
Turn right onto US 60
3.6 mi·5 min·US 60
11
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
12
Merge onto I 64
99 mi·1 hr 46 min·I 64
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 64
2.4 mi·3 min·I 64
Toward I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 113Toward US 27, US 68: Paris, LexingtonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto US 27; US 68
1.2 mi·2 min·North Broadway
16
Turn right onto US KY4
5.8 mi·8 min·West New Circle Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Exit 5BToward US 60 West: VersaillesUse the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto US 60
4.5 mi·6 min·Versailles Road
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on US 60
1.3 mi·1 min·Lexington Road
20
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward Elizabethtown
21
Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
29 mi·31 min·Bluegrass Parkway
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi·45 sec
Exit 42Toward KY 555: Springfield, Lebanon
23
Turn left onto KY 555
13 mi·15 min·Triple 5 Highway
24
Keep slight left at fork onto US 150
95 ft·1 sec·US 150
25
Keep slight right at fork onto KY 555
1.4 mi·1 min·Triple 5 Highway
26
Enter roundabout onto KY 55
141 ft·2 sec·Western Bypass
27
Continue on KY 55
1.7 mi·1 min·Western Bypass
28
Continue on KY 55
2.8 mi·3 min·Lebanon Road
29
Continue on KY 55
2.8 mi·3 min·Springfield Road
30
Turn right onto KY 2154
0.9 mi·1 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
31
Turn left
93 ft·2 sec
32
Turn right
429 ft·5 sec
33
Continue on KY 2154
1.0 mi·1 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
34
Turn slight right
217 ft·3 sec
35
Turn left
131 ft·1 sec
36
Keep slight right at fork
195 ft·2 sec
37
Turn straight onto KY 2154
1.2 mi·1 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
38
Turn right onto US 68; KY 55
0.7 mi·54 sec·Campbellsville Road
39
Continue on US 68; KY 55
1.0 mi·1 min·Jane Todd Crawford Trail
40
Continue on US 68; KY 55
2.4 mi·2 min·Campbellsville Road
41
Continue on US 68; KY 55
5.3 mi·6 min·New Campbellsville Road
42
Continue on US 68; KY 55
6.1 mi·6 min·New Lebanon Road
43
Continue on US 68
1.5 mi·1 min·East Broadway Street
44
Arrive at destination
US 68
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 3h 49m drive, consider an early morning departure from Ironville to maximize daylight. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $35, this trip is flexible. You can easily complete it in a single day. The longest stretch without exits is over 100 miles on I 64, so ensure you have adequate fuel before entering that section. Enjoy the efficient travel time afforded by the primarily highway profile.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 99.1 miles from Ironville, KY, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.7 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 44 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.1 miles or 1h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 9m
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 Ironville, 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 Ironville, KY
This is one driving day of about 198.3 miles and 3h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Ironville, 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 I 64 for about 101.7 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 25
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 155.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Pine Street
At end of road, turn left onto Pine Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
109.8 mi into trip|~2h 4m in|I 64
Keep slight right at fork onto I 64 toward I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cinci...
8
112.2 mi into trip|~2h 8m in
Take the exit toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 113
Toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington
7
119.6 mi into trip|~2h 19m in
Take the exit toward US 60 West: Versailles
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5B
Toward US 60 West: Versailles
6
155.6 mi into trip|~3h 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
$32.97 one way
$65.94 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg69 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$35.91
$71.83
premium
$5.18
$40.46
$80.93
diesel
$5.35
$41.77
$83.54
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
59.5
0
$20.82
$9.52
Efficient EV
49.6
0
$17.35
$7.93
EV Truck/SUV
79.3
0
$27.76
$12.69
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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 Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Ironville, KY
Afternoon
in Ironville on Wednesday
Local time
4:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
N 1 to 5 mph14% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 5:10AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 10:38AM CDT until June 3 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Destination
Campbellsville, KY
Afternoon
in Campbellsville on Wednesday
Local time
4:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers
N 0 to 3 mph17% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 5:10AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 10:38AM CDT until June 3 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
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
5 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
3h 49m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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
~43 min detour
Free
near mile 123.1
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...
21 mi from route
~53 min detour
Free
near mile 184.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway, with 70% of the drive on major roads like I 64 and the Bluegrass Parkway. You'll encounter a lengthy stretch of 101.7 miles on I 64 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a consistent cruising experience for the majority of the trip, with the highway portion offering numerous exits. The Bluegrass Parkway provides a smooth, parkway-style drive.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
44 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 101.7 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Bluegrass Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Pine Street.
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 25 significant decision points across 198.3 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: at 0.2 miles (Pine Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 109.8 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 112.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,195 ft658 ft
Total Climb
893 ft
Total Descent
791 ft
Highest Point
1,195 ft
~42.5 mi in
Elevation Range
537 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ironville, KY and Campbellsville, KY, road signs point toward Cincinnati, Lexington, Elizabethtown and Lebanon.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 49m. Total distance: 198.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 101.7 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 6 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 6 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Pine Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 109.8 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 112.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Camp Nelson National Monument and Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Campbellsville, KY, but most travelers stay overnight.
