How far is Bardstown, KY from Florence, KY?

The driving distance from Bardstown, KY to Florence, KY is about 119.3 miles (192 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94 miles (151.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
119.3 mi
01h 57m
Flight
93.95 mi
151.2 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.95 mi
Kilometers
151.2 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.3 mi
Kilometers
191.99 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Fri, Apr 17, 8:26 AM EDT
Return by in Bardstown
Fri, Apr 17, 10:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bardstown
2026-04-17T06:28
Arrive Florence
Fri, Apr 17, 8:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bardstown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Smithfield
KY

Human settlement in Henry County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Bardstown
57.1 mi
00h 58m
To Florence
62.1 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bardstown and Florence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bardstown and Florence.

  1. 1

    Start on Court Square

    145 m · 8 sec · Court Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary

    18 mi · 21 min

  3. 3

    Continue on Mt Washington Bypass

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Mt Washington Bypass

  4. 4

    Continue on Bardstown Road

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Bardstown Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 265, KY 841: Gene Snyder Freeway

    681 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 265 East, KY 841 East

    2035 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    12.4 mi · 14 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 146: Anchorage, Pewee Valley

    1826 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto La Grange Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · La Grange Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Lagrange Road

    1353 ft · 23 sec · Lagrange Road

  11. 11

    Continue on La Grange Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · La Grange Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Lagrange Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lagrange Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Dogwood Lane

    60 m · 6 sec · Dogwood Lane

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lagrange Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Lagrange Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left

    1615 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    58.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati

    7.8 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 42, US 127: Union, Florence

    1817 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    74 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bardstown and Florence.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lagrange Road
64.2 mi · 54%
Court Square
18 mi · 15%
Gene Snyder Freeway
12.4 mi · 10%
I 75 North
7.78 mi · 7%
Bardstown Road
4.77 mi · 4%
Mt Washington Bypass
2.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lagrange Road

Merge slight left

58.9 mi · 01h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
94 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smithfield
00h 58m from Bardstown
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bardstown and Mostly Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bardstown to Florence?

The road trip is about 119.3 miles (192 km) and usually takes 01h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Smithfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.1 miles from Bardstown and 62.1 miles from Florence.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 94 miles (151.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.88 one way or $31.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bardstown and Mostly Sunny near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Smithfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Smithfield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smithfield.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

47 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

101 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

103 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bardstown and Florence. Straight-line distance: 93.95 mi (151.2 km).

Bardstown

#1 Bardstown

City in Kentucky

Population13,302
Coordinates37.8092300, -85.4669000
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

Population33,423
Coordinates38.9989500, -84.6266100
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: Court Square (-85.46696, 37.809322)
End: Main Street (-84.626623, 38.998947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.94 L · about $15.88
Round trip
$31.75
8.42 gal · 31.88 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.88 $31.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.91 $35.81
Premium $4.65 $19.59 $39.19
Diesel $5.30 $22.33 $44.66

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Bardstown and Florence. The current time is 06:28:54.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.