Origin
Jeffersontown, KY
Morning in Jeffersontown on Friday
Local time
11:23 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 17, 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
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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 Watterson Trail, Billtown Road, Lovers Lane for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. 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.
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.
Watterson Trail 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 Jeffersontown, KY to Bardstown, KY is easy. At 39m 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 Jeffersontown, KY to Bardstown, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Watterson Trail | — | — |
| Billtown Road | — | — |
| Lovers Lane | — | — |
| Seatonville Road | — | — |
| Bardstown Road | — | — |
| Mt Washington Bypass | — | — |
| Bardstown Rd | — | — |
| Louisville Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Watterson Trail
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersontown, KY and Bardstown, KY.
1
Start on the route
203 ft
·
20 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Watterson Trail
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Watterson Trail
3
Turn left onto Billtown Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Billtown Road
4
Turn right onto Lovers Lane
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Lovers Lane
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto Seatonville Road
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Seatonville Road
6
Turn left onto Bardstown Road
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Bardstown Road
7
Continue on Mt Washington Bypass
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Mt Washington Bypass
8
Continue on Bardstown Rd;Louisville Road
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Bardstown Rd;Louisville Road
9
Continue on Bardstown Road; Louisville Road
404 ft
·
5 sec
·
Bardstown Road; Louisville Road
10
Continue on Bardstown Rd; Louisville Road
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Bardstown Rd; Louisville Road
11
Continue on Louisville Road
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Louisville Road
12
Continue on North 3rd Street
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North 3rd Street
13
Enter the roundabout toward Court Square
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
Court Square
14
Arrive at your destination
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
Morning in Bardstown on Friday
Local time
11:23 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 Watterson Trail, Billtown Road, Lovers Lane. 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.
The drive from Jeffersontown, KY to Bardstown, KY is easy. At 39m 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 Jeffersontown, KY to Bardstown, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jeffersontown, 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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