Origin
Florence, KY
Afternoon in Florence on Friday
Local time
1:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Florence, KY to Bardstown, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 13m
Distance
115.6 mi
186 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 4m
★
6 AM
2h 14m
8 AM
2h 32m
10 AM
2h 20m
12 PM
2h 18m
3 PM
2h 21m
5 PM
2h 32m
8 PM
2h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Florence, KY
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Bardstown, KY
Brady Wilson
Trip Overview
The drive from Florence, KY to Bardstown, KY covers 115.6 miles and takes about 2h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 71 South, KY 329, Halls Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.07 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
57.8 miles from Florence, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 13m. Total distance: 115.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 13m 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 13m drive with frequent turns across 115.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 71 South 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 Florence, KY to Bardstown, KY is easy. At 2h 13m 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 Florence, KY to Bardstown, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 South | — | — |
| KY 329 | — | — |
| Halls Hill Road | — | — |
| Ballardsville Road | — | — |
| Railroad Avenue | — | — |
| Lagrange Road | — | — |
| La Grange Road | — | — |
| I 265 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 71 South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence, KY and Bardstown, KY.
1
Start on Main Street
26 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right
1.1 mi
·
1 min
3
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
4
Turn left onto I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville
5
Merge slight left
6.9 mi
·
7 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville
62 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
I 71 South: Louisville
7
Take the exit slight right toward KY 329: Crestwood, Pewee Valley
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
KY 329: Crestwood, Pewee Valley
8
At the end of the road, turn left onto Halls Hill Road
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Halls Hill Road
9
Turn right
1.6 mi
·
2 min
10
Turn left onto Ballardsville Road
79 ft
·
4 sec
·
Ballardsville Road
11
Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
472 ft
·
13 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
12
Turn right onto Lagrange Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lagrange Road
13
Continue on La Grange Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
La Grange Road
14
Continue on Lagrange Road
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Lagrange Road
15
Continue on La Grange Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
La Grange Road
16
Turn left onto I 265 South, KY 841 South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 265 South, KY 841 South
17
Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Gene Snyder Freeway
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 31E, US 150: Bardstown, Louisville
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 31E, US 150: Bardstown, Louisville
19
Turn left onto Bardstown Road
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Bardstown Road
20
Continue on Mt Washington Bypass
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Mt Washington Bypass
21
Continue on Bardstown Rd;Louisville Road
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Bardstown Rd;Louisville Road
22
Continue on Bardstown Road; Louisville Road
404 ft
·
5 sec
·
Bardstown Road; Louisville Road
23
Continue on Bardstown Rd; Louisville Road
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Bardstown Rd; Louisville Road
24
Continue on Louisville Road
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Louisville Road
25
Continue on North 3rd Street
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North 3rd Street
26
Enter the roundabout toward Court Square
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
Court Square
27
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 57.8 miles from Florence, KY, or about 1h 6m 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 25 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.8 miles or 1h 6m 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 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bardstown, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Florence, 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 Florence, KY
This is one driving day of about 115.6 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Florence, 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 57.8 mi from Florence, KY · 1h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.8 miles from Florence, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bardstown, KY
The final approach into Bardstown, 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 Bardstown, 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
$18.07 one way
$36.15 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.84 | $39.69 |
| premium | $4.89 | $22.25 | $44.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.52 | $51.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.14 | $5.55 |
| Efficient EV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.11 | $4.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.2 | 0 | $16.18 | $7.40 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (65% 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
Bardstown, KY
Afternoon in Bardstown on Friday
Local time
1:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 13m 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 Florence, KY to Bardstown, KY covers 115.6 miles and takes about 2h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71 South, KY 329, Halls Hill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.8 miles from Florence, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.07 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 Florence, KY to Bardstown, KY is easy. At 2h 13m 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 Florence, KY to Bardstown, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Florence, KY to Bardstown, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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