Origin
Bardstown, KY
Night in Bardstown on Friday
Local time
11:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bardstown, KY to Jeffersontown, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
30.3 mi
49 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bardstown, KY
Brady Wilson
Jeffersontown, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bardstown, KY to Jeffersontown, KY covers 30.3 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 31E, Bardstown Road, Mt Washington Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18 miles on US 31E. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 30.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Bardstown, KY to Jeffersontown, KY covers 30.3 miles and takes about 39m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 31E is the longest continuous segment at about 18 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 31E; US 150.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bardstown, KY to Jeffersontown, KY is easy. At 39m with 59% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 31E; US 150): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.2 miles (KY 1065 / Seatonville Road): Navigation decision point; at 28 miles (KY 1819 / Billtown Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 31E; US 150
Straight onto US 31E; US 150
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
26.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
KY 1065 / Seatonville Road
Turn right onto KY 1065 / Seatonville Road
Navigation decision point
4
28 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
KY 1819 / Billtown Road
At end of road, turn left onto KY 1819 / Billtown Road
Navigation decision point
5
30 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Watterson Trail
Turn right onto Watterson Trail
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
30.2 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 31E | 18 mi | 20m |
| Bardstown Road | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| Mt Washington Bypass | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Billtown Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Lovers Lane | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Seatonville Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Watterson Trail | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Court Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 31E
— 18 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bardstown, KY and Jeffersontown, KY.
1
Start on US 31E; US 62; US 150
475 ft
·
8 sec
·
Court Square
2
Continue on US 31E; US 150
18 mi
·
20 min
·
US 31E; US 150
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on US 31E; US 150
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Mt Washington Bypass
4
Continue on US 31E; US 150
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Bardstown Road
5
Turn right onto KY 1065
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Seatonville Road
6
Turn left onto KY 1065
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Lovers Lane
7
At end of road, turn left onto KY 1819
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Billtown Road
8
Turn right onto Watterson Trail
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Watterson Trail
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right
202 ft
·
14 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.74 one way
$9.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Jeffersontown, KY
Night in Jeffersontown on Friday
Local time
11:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
39m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bardstown, KY to Jeffersontown, KY covers 30.3 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 31E, Bardstown Road, Mt Washington Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.1 miles from Bardstown, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.74 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Bardstown, KY to Jeffersontown, KY is easy. At 39m with 59% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 31E; US 150): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.2 miles (KY 1065 / Seatonville Road): Navigation decision point; at 28 miles (KY 1819 / Billtown Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bardstown, KY to Jeffersontown, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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