Origin
Jeffersontown, KY
Late night in Jeffersontown on Saturday
Local time
2:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jeffersontown, KY to Bardstown, 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
30.2 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good 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.
Jeffersontown, KY
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Bardstown, KY
Brady Wilson
Trip Overview
The drive from Jeffersontown, KY to Bardstown, KY covers 30.2 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 Louisville Road, Bardstown Road, Bardstown Rd for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.6 miles on Louisville Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 30.2 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 39m drive with frequent turns across 30.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Louisville Road is the longest continuous segment at about 12.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Watterson Trail.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Watterson Trail): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (Billtown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (KY 1065 / Seatonville 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.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Watterson Trail
Turn left onto Watterson Trail
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Billtown Road
Turn left onto Billtown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
3.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
KY 1065 / Seatonville Road
At end of road, turn right onto KY 1065 / Seatonville Road
Navigation decision point
6
4.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 31E; US 150 / Bardstown Road
Turn left onto US 31E; US 150 / Bardstown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
30.2 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
US 31E; US 62; US 150 / Court Square
Enter roundabout onto US 31E; US 62; US 150 / Court Square
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville Road | 12.6 mi | 14m |
| Bardstown Road | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Bardstown Rd | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Mt Washington Bypass | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| North 3rd Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Billtown Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Lovers Lane | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Seatonville Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Louisville Road
— 12.6 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersontown, KY and Bardstown, KY.
1
Start on this road
202 ft
·
20 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Watterson Trail
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Watterson Trail
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto Billtown Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Billtown Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto KY 1065
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Lovers Lane
5
At end of road, turn right onto KY 1065
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Seatonville Road
6
Turn left onto US 31E; US 150
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Bardstown Road
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on US 31E; US 150
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Mt Washington Bypass
8
Continue on US 31E; US 150
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Bardstown Rd;Louisville Road
9
Continue on US 31E; US 150
404 ft
·
5 sec
·
Bardstown Road; Louisville Road
10
Continue on US 31E; US 150
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Bardstown Rd; Louisville Road
11
Continue on US 31E; US 150
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Louisville Road
12
Continue on US 31E; US 150
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North 3rd Street
13
Enter roundabout onto US 31E; US 62; US 150
54 ft
·
0 sec
·
Court Square
14
Arrive at destination
US 31E; US 62; US 150
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.72 one way
$9.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.18 | $10.37 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.81 | $11.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
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 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
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
Bardstown, KY
Late night in Bardstown on Saturday
Local time
2:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°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 warmer 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 Jeffersontown, KY to Bardstown, KY covers 30.2 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Louisville Road, Bardstown Road, Bardstown Rd. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.1 miles from Jeffersontown, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.72 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.
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Watterson Trail): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (Billtown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (KY 1065 / Seatonville Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Jeffersontown, KY to Bardstown, 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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