How far is Bardstown, KY from Louisville, KY?
The driving distance from Bardstown, KY to Louisville, KY is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bardstown and Louisville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bardstown and Louisville.
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Start on Court Square
145 m · 8 sec · Court Square
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Exit the rotary
18 mi · 21 min
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Continue on Mt Washington Bypass
2.5 mi · 3 min · Mt Washington Bypass
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Continue on Bardstown Road
4.8 mi · 5 min · Bardstown Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 265, KY 841: Gene Snyder Freeway
681 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 265 West, KY 841 West: Gene Snyder Freeway
2274 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Louisville
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Kentucky Turnpike
9.6 mi · 12 min · Kentucky Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Brook Street
934 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on South Brook Street
812 ft · 35 sec · South Brook Street
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Turn left onto West Muhammad Ali Boulevard
2198 ft · 1 min · West Muhammad Ali Boulevard
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
992 ft · 37 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
67 m · 8 sec · West Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bardstown and Louisville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Court Square
Exit the rotary
18 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bardstown to Louisville?
The road trip is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Mount Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22 miles from Bardstown and 19 miles from Louisville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.43 one way or $10.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Bardstown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Louisville.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Washington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bardstown and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 34.62 mi (55.72 km).
#1 Bardstown
City in Kentucky
| Population | 13,302 |
| Coordinates | 37.8092300, -85.4669000 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Louisville
The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area.
| Population | 760,026 |
| Coordinates | 38.2542400, -85.7594100 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Jefferson Street (-85.759435, 38.254101)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.12 | $12.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.70 | $13.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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