How far is Covington, KY from Bardstown, KY?
The driving distance from Covington, KY to Bardstown, KY is about 125.7 miles (202.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Henry County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Covington and Bardstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covington and Bardstown.
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Start on East 7th Street
4 m · 5 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn right onto Scott Boulevard
2125 ft · 1 min · Scott Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Continue on West 12th Street
62 m · 13 sec · West 12th Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 71 South, I 75 South
1766 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
17.3 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville
62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 329: Crestwood, Pewee Valley
1230 ft · 32 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Halls Hill Road
2056 ft · 35 sec · Halls Hill Road
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Turn right
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Ballardsville Road
24 m · 4 sec · Ballardsville Road
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
144 m · 13 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto Lagrange Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Lagrange Road
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Continue on La Grange Road
1.5 km · 1 min · La Grange Road
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Continue on Lagrange Road
1353 ft · 23 sec · Lagrange Road
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Continue on La Grange Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · La Grange Road
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Turn left onto I 265 South, KY 841 South
2400 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
12.4 mi · 14 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31E, US 150: Bardstown, Louisville
2220 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Bardstown Road
5.1 mi · 6 min · Bardstown Road
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Continue on Mt Washington Bypass
2.5 mi · 3 min · Mt Washington Bypass
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Continue on Bardstown Rd;Louisville Road
2.6 mi · 3 min · Bardstown Rd;Louisville Road
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Continue on Bardstown Road; Louisville Road
123 m · 5 sec · Bardstown Road; Louisville Road
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Continue on Bardstown Rd; Louisville Road
1173 ft · 15 sec · Bardstown Rd; Louisville Road
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Continue on Louisville Road
12.6 mi · 14 min · Louisville Road
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Continue on North 3rd Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · North 3rd Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Court Square
16 m · 1 sec · Court Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Court Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Covington and Bardstown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 South
Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville
62.1 mi · 01h 07m
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 Covington to Bardstown?
The road trip is about 125.7 miles (202.3 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Campbellsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.8 miles from Covington and 62.8 miles from Bardstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 1:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.74 one way or $33.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Covington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bardstown.
Stop Ideas Near Campbellsburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Campbellsburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Covington and Bardstown. Straight-line distance: 102.19 mi (164.46 km).
#1 Covington
The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky.
| Population | 40,314 |
| Coordinates | 39.0836700, -84.5085500 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bardstown
City in Kentucky
| Population | 13,302 |
| Coordinates | 37.8092300, -85.4669000 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bardstown (-85.4669, 37.80923)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 202 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $16.74 | $33.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.88 | $37.77 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.66 | $41.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.55 | $47.10 |
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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