How far is Georgetown, KY from Bardstown, KY?

The driving distance from Georgetown, KY to Bardstown, KY is about 194.4 miles (312.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.9 miles (236.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
194.4 mi
03h 58m
Flight
146.92 mi
236.45 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.92 mi
Kilometers
236.45 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.4 mi
Kilometers
312.85 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bardstown
Sun, Apr 12, 1:37 PM EDT
Return by in Georgetown
Sun, Apr 12, 5:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-04-12T09:38
Arrive Bardstown
Sun, Apr 12, 1:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Georgetown
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
London
KY

City in Kentucky, United States

From Georgetown
97.1 mi
01h 59m
To Bardstown
97.2 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph ESE
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19.6 mi · 34 min

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    27 m · 2 sec

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout

    105 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    29 mi · 33 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    34.4 mi · 43 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Lexington

    1811 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    29.5 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25: Mount Vernon, Livingston

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    54 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Daniel Boone Trail

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Daniel Boone Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on Crab Orchard Road

    29 mi · 34 min · Crab Orchard Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Stanford Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Stanford Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Danville Bypass

    5.5 mi · 7 min · South Danville Bypass

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Perryville Road

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Perryville Road

  16. 16

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    1 mi · 1 min · East 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Springfield Road

    15.6 mi · 18 min · Springfield Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    28 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout toward Court Square

    61 m · 3 sec · Court Square

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Court Square

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Springfield Road
32.8 mi · 17%
I 75 North
29.9 mi · 15%
Crab Orchard Road
29 mi · 15%
Perryville Road
7.66 mi · 4%
South Danville Bypass
5.5 mi · 3%
South Daniel Boone Trail
2.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn right

34.4 mi · 00h 43m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.5 mi
146.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
London
01h 59m from Georgetown
Leave By
9:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Georgetown and Mostly Clear near Bardstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 194.4 miles (312.9 km) and usually takes 03h 58m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.1 miles from Georgetown and 97.2 miles from Bardstown.

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

The direct path is about 146.9 miles (236.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.87 one way or $51.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Georgetown and Mostly Clear near Bardstown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Bardstown. Straight-line distance: 146.92 mi (236.45 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

City in Kentucky

Population35,847
Coordinates36.8892600, -83.0551700
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Bardstown

#2 Bardstown

City in Kentucky

Population13,302
Coordinates37.8092300, -85.4669000
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Start: Georgetown (-83.05517, 36.88926)
End: Bardstown (-85.4669, 37.80923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 313 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.86 gal
25.97 L · about $25.87
Round trip
$51.74
13.72 gal · 51.94 L
Estimated CO2
61 kg one way
Round trip: 121.9 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.87 $51.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.18 $58.35
Premium $4.65 $31.93 $63.85
Diesel $5.30 $36.39 $72.77

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Georgetown and Bardstown. The current time is 09:38:59.

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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.