Origin
Bardstown, KY
Morning in Bardstown on Friday
Local time
7:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bardstown, KY to Henderson, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 14m
Distance
147.4 mi
237 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 6m
★
6 AM
2h 15m
8 AM
2h 34m
10 AM
2h 22m
12 PM
2h 20m
3 PM
2h 23m
5 PM
2h 33m
8 PM
2h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bardstown, KY
Brady Wilson
Henderson, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bardstown, KY to Henderson, KY covers 147.4 miles and takes about 2h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Stephen Foster Avenue, Cathedral Manor, New Haven Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
73.7 miles from Bardstown, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 147.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 14m drive with frequent turns across 147.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Stephen Foster Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bardstown, KY to Henderson, KY is easy. At 2h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bardstown, KY to Henderson, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Stephen Foster Avenue | — | — |
| Cathedral Manor | — | — |
| New Haven Road | — | — |
| Bluegrass Parkway | — | — |
| KY 61 South | — | — |
| US 31W | — | — |
| Paducah | — | — |
| Western Kentucky Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Stephen Foster Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bardstown, KY and Henderson, KY.
1
Start on Court Square
23 ft
·
Court Square
2
Exit the rotary
39 ft
·
1 sec
3
Turn slight right onto West Stephen Foster Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Stephen Foster Avenue
4
Keep slight left to continue on West Stephen Foster Avenue
131 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Stephen Foster Avenue
5
Turn straight onto Cathedral Manor
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Cathedral Manor
6
Continue on New Haven Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
New Haven Road
7
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Bluegrass Parkway
9
Keep slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
10
Merge slight left
1.2 mi
·
1 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
12
Keep slight right to continue on US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
13
Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Paducah, Elizabethtown
14
Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
59 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 165 North: Owensboro
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 165 North: Owensboro
16
Merge slight left
28 mi
·
30 min
17
Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West, US 231 South: Henderson
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 60 West, US 231 South: Henderson
18
Merge slight left onto Wendell Ford Expressway
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Wendell Ford Expressway
19
Take the exit slight right toward Audubon Parkway West: Henderson
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Audubon Parkway West: Henderson
20
Continue straight
23 mi
·
24 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North: Henderson
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 41 North: Henderson
22
Merge slight left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
23
Take the exit slight right toward KY 351: Zion, Henderson
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
KY 351: Zion, Henderson
24
Turn slight right onto 2nd Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
2nd Street
25
Turn left onto North Green Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
North Green Street
26
Turn left onto Washington Street
213 ft
·
11 sec
·
Washington Street
27
Turn left
98 ft
·
7 sec
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 73.7 miles from Bardstown, KY, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 32 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.7 miles or 1h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Henderson, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bardstown, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bardstown, KY
This is one driving day of about 147.4 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Bardstown, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73.7 mi from Bardstown, KY · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 73.7 miles from Bardstown, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Henderson, KY
The final approach into Henderson, KY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Henderson, KY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.04 one way
$46.09 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $25.30 | $50.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $28.37 | $56.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.54 | $65.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.2 | 0 | $15.48 | $7.08 |
| Efficient EV | 36.9 | 0 | $12.90 | $5.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59 | 0 | $20.64 | $9.43 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% 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
Henderson, KY
Morning in Henderson on Friday
Local time
6:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Morgantown, KY
74 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
2 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
2h 14m 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 Henderson, KY covers 147.4 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Stephen Foster Avenue, Cathedral Manor, New Haven Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.7 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 $23.04 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 Henderson, KY is easy. At 2h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bardstown, KY to Henderson, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bardstown, KY to Henderson, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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