How far is Princeton, KY from Bardwell, KY?
The driving distance from Princeton, KY to Bardwell, KY is about 75.5 miles (121.5 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 Princeton and Bardwell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Princeton and Bardwell.
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Start on East Market Street
22 m · 1 sec · East Market Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Market Street
1522 ft · 28 sec · West Market Street
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Turn straight onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Marion Road
2530 ft · 43 sec · Marion Road
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Take the ramp left
1461 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 69 South: Paducah
16.2 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right
18.4 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62, US 45: Paducah, Mayfield
1706 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on I-24 West: Saint Louis
2457 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Alben Barkley Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Alben Barkley Drive
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Continue on Blandville Road
7.4 mi · 10 min · Blandville Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Blandville Road
3.3 mi · 4 min · Blandville Road
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Continue on Cunningham Road
1994 ft · 34 sec · Cunningham Road
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Continue on East Walnut Street
824 ft · 19 sec · East Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Hamburg Road
115 m · 6 sec · Hamburg Road
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Continue on Cunningham Road
14.1 mi · 21 min · Cunningham Road
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Turn left
1993 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Elsey Avenue
25 m · 2 sec · Elsey Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elsey Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Princeton and Bardwell.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 24 West
Keep slight right
18.4 mi · 00h 20m
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 Princeton and Partly Sunny near Bardwell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Princeton to Bardwell?
The road trip is about 75.5 miles (121.5 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 37.7 miles from Princeton and 37.8 miles from Bardwell.
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 11.1 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 $10.19 one way or $20.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Princeton and Partly Sunny near Bardwell.
Stop Ideas Near Reidland
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 Reidland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Princeton and Bardwell. Straight-line distance: 64.39 mi (103.62 km).
#1 Princeton
City in Caldwell County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 6,063 |
| Coordinates | 37.1092200, -87.8819600 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bardwell
County seat in Kentucky
| Population | 661 |
| Coordinates | 36.8706100, -89.0097900 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bardwell (-89.00979, 36.87061)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 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 | $10.19 | $20.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.42 | $11.75 | $23.51 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $12.91 | $25.81 |
| Diesel | $6.08 | $16.18 | $32.36 |
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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