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bardstown, kentucky - Getting here
 
 
Bardstown is located in Central Kentucky's bluegrass area. Just 35 minutes from Louisville and 60 minutes from Lexington, we are easily accessible from I-65 or the Bluegrass Parkway. Once in town, visit our Welcome Center in the historic downtown courthouse.

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Map of Nelson County
(pdf provided by the Bardstown/Nelson Co. Chamber of Commerce)

Bardstown City Map
(pdf provided by the Bardstown/Nelson Co. Chamber of Commerce)

Bardstown Attractions Map
(pdf)
Directions to Visitor's Center

From Louisville - 40 miles:
(35 Minutes from Louisville Intl. Airport)
1. Take I-65 south for approximately 35 miles to exit #112 (Clermont-Bardstown exit).

2. Off the exit ramp take a left on HWY 245.

3. Follow HWY 245 for approximately 15 miles into Bardstown.

4. At 4th traffic light (intersection of HWY 245 & US 31-E) take a right onto US31E.

5. Follow US 31-E downtown until you reach the court square (Court House will be in center of street).

6. The Visitor's Center is located in the Court House.
From Lexington - 60 miles:
1. Take the Bluegrass Parkway west for approximately 60 miles to the first Bardstown exit #25.

2. Take a right off the exit ramp onto HWY150. Follow for approximately 3 miles.

3. Pass through 4 traffic lights.

4. The Visitor's Center is located in the Court House in the center of the Square.
From Nashville - 158 miles:
1. Follow I-65 North into Kentucky for approximately 100 miles.

2. Take the Bluegrass Parkway east, exit #93 Bardstown-Lexington exit.

3. Follow the Bluegrass Parkway for approximately 22 miles to the first Bardstown exit #21.

4. Take a left off the exit ramp onto US 31-E. Follow into town for approximately 2 miles, turning right at St. Joseph Proto Cathedral.

5. Pass through 2 traffic lights.

6. The Visitor's Center is located in the Court House in the center of the Square.
FROM...
Cincinnati, OH ~ 138 miles
Indianapolis, IN ~ 146 miles
Chicago, IL ~ 344 miles
St. Louis, MO ~ 308 miles
Memphis, TN ~ 349 miles
Birmingham, AL ~ 347 miles
Atlanta, GA ~ 398 miles


 

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