How far is Bardwell, KY from Princeton, KY?
The driving distance from Bardwell, KY to Princeton, KY is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in McCracken County, Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bardwell and Princeton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bardwell and Princeton.
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Start on Elsey Avenue
25 m · 7 sec · Elsey Avenue
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Turn left onto Elm Street
1993 ft · 1 min · Elm Street
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Turn right
14.2 mi · 21 min
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
824 ft · 14 sec · East Walnut Street
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Continue on Cunningham Road
1994 ft · 34 sec · Cunningham Road
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Continue on Blandville Road
10.7 mi · 15 min · Blandville Road
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Continue on Alben Barkley Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Alben Barkley Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-24 East: Nashville
2589 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Mayfield, Nashville
54 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Nashville
1037 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
34 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North: Elizabethtown, Princeton
12 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 91, KY 139: Marion, Princeton
1344 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Marion Road
1689 ft · 29 sec · Marion Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1423 ft · 26 sec · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout toward West Main Street
571 ft · 22 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bardwell and Princeton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Nashville
Merge slight left
34 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Bardwell and Partly Sunny near Princeton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bardwell to Princeton?
The road trip is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Reidland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.6 miles from Bardwell and 37.7 miles from Princeton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.15 one way or $20.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bardwell and Partly Sunny near Princeton.
Stop Ideas Near Reidland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bardwell and Princeton. Straight-line distance: 64.39 mi (103.62 km).
#1 Bardwell
County seat in Kentucky
| Population | 661 |
| Coordinates | 36.8706100, -89.0097900 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Princeton
City in Caldwell County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 6,063 |
| Coordinates | 37.1092200, -87.8819600 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Princeton (-87.88196, 37.10922)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $3.83 | $10.15 | $20.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.42 | $11.71 | $23.42 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $12.86 | $25.72 |
| Diesel | $6.08 | $16.12 | $32.24 |
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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