Bardstown, KY Road Trips
Sitting in the Southeast, Bardstown, KY is a local road trip base with 13 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 49 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Bardstown, KY spread mainly east and north, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
13
Longest Drive
196.8 mi
Paducah, KY
Quickest Drive
30m
Elizabethtown, KY
Plan Around Bardstown, KY
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Bardstown, KY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Bardstown, KY
Driving from Bardstown, KY
On average, trips departing from Bardstown, KY run 49 miles with a drive time of roughly 59m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 63 miles (1h 15m), while the shortest is just 26 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Bardstown, KY are Lexington-Fayette, KY (63.4 mi, 1h 15m), Lexington, KY (62.8 mi, 1h 14m), Louisville, KY (43.9 mi, 55m), and Elizabethtown, KY (25.5 mi, 30m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in KY currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 49-mile trip from Bardstown, KY, budget about $7 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Bardstown, KY and 9 routes heading into Bardstown, KY, covering 13 total connections. Distances range from 26 to 63 miles.
The longest mapped route from Bardstown, KY covers 63 miles and takes approximately 1h 15m. Shorter options start at just 26 miles.
The average route from Bardstown, KY runs about 49 miles with a drive time of roughly 59m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 49-mile trip from Bardstown, KY costs roughly $7 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Bardstown, KY include Lexington-Fayette, KY, Lexington, KY, Louisville, KY and Elizabethtown, KY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Bardstown, KY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
13,673
Median Income
$49,781
Median Home Value
$190,800
Median Age
39.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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