Origin
Ironville, KY
Afternoon in Ironville on Sunday
Local time
4:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ironville, KY to Bardstown, KY
Drive Time
3h 23m
Distance
175.3 mi
282 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 11m
★
6 AM
3h 23m
8 AM
3h 47m
10 AM
3h 32m
12 PM
3h 29m
3 PM
3h 33m
5 PM
3h 46m
8 PM
3h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ironville, KY
Vietnam Hidden Light
Bardstown, KY
Brady Wilson
Trip Overview
The drive from Ironville, KY to Bardstown, KY covers 175.3 miles and takes about 3h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Brett Street, Pine Street, West Donta Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.63 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
87.6 miles from Ironville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 23m drive with frequent turns across 175.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Brett Street 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Ironville, KY to Bardstown, KY is easy. At 3h 23m 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 Ironville, KY to Bardstown, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brett Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pine Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Donta Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Roberts Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bob McCullough Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 13th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 60 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 64 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Brett Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ironville, KY and Bardstown, KY.
1
Start on Tiffany Drive
381 ft
·
17 sec
·
Tiffany Drive
2
Continue on Brett Street
525 ft
·
28 sec
·
Brett Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Pine Street
157 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pine Street
4
Turn left onto West Donta Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Donta Road
5
Turn right
95 ft
·
3 sec
6
Continue on Roberts Drive
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Roberts Drive
7
Turn left onto Bob McCullough Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bob McCullough Drive
8
Turn right onto 13th Street
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
13th Street
9
Continue on US Route 60
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
US Route 60
10
Turn right
3.6 mi
·
5 min
11
Take the ramp slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
12
Merge slight left
99 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington
15
Turn right onto North Broadway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broadway
16
Turn right onto West New Circle Road
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
West New Circle Road
17
Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 60 West: Versailles
18
Merge slight left onto Versailles Road
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Versailles Road
19
Continue on Lexington Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Lexington Road
20
Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Elizabethtown
21
Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
46 mi
·
49 min
·
Bluegrass Parkway
22
Take the exit slight right toward Bardstown
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Bardstown
23
Merge slight left onto Springfield Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Springfield Road
24
Continue on East Stephen Foster Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Stephen Foster Avenue
25
Enter the roundabout toward Court Square
200 ft
·
3 sec
·
Court Square
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 87.6 miles from Ironville, KY, or about 1h 41m 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.6 miles or 1h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 46m
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 Ironville, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Ironville, KY
This is one driving day of about 175.3 miles and 3h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ironville, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 87.6 mi from Ironville, KY · 1h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 87.6 miles from Ironville, 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
$26.63 one way
$53.25 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $29.35 | $58.70 |
| premium | $4.80 | $33.09 | $66.19 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $38.95 | $77.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.6 | 0 | $18.41 | $8.41 |
| Efficient EV | 43.8 | 0 | $15.34 | $7.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.1 | 0 | $24.54 | $11.22 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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 Sunday
Local time
4:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°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
19 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
3h 23m 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 Ironville, KY to Bardstown, KY covers 175.3 miles and takes about 3h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Brett Street, Pine Street, West Donta Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 87.6 miles from Ironville, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.63 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Ironville, KY to Bardstown, KY is easy. At 3h 23m 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 Ironville, KY to Bardstown, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ironville, KY to Bardstown, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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