How far is Bardstown, Kentucky from Atlanta?

400 miles, about six and a quarter hours by road — I-75 north to Chattanooga, I-24 west through Nashville, then I-65 north to Exit 112 and KY-245 east.

Is there a Bourbon & Oak in Atlanta?

No. We have one site, the distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky. There is nothing in Georgia — this page is about reaching us, not a local branch.

Is it better to fly or drive from Atlanta?

Flying into Louisville is about ninety minutes plus a 45 minute drive, usually less than half the door-to-door time. You will still need a car at the other end, which closes some of the cost gap.

Where should I stop on the drive up?

Nashville is almost exactly halfway and makes an obvious overnight in each direction, which turns the journey into part of the trip rather than a cost of it.

How many time zones does the drive cross?

Two changes that mostly cancel out. Atlanta is Eastern, middle Tennessee is Central, and Kentucky's Bardstown is Eastern again — you net out an hour later than your car clock suggests.

Can I fly home with bottles?

In checked baggage only, and nothing above 70 percent alcohol may fly at all. Some barrel proof releases have gone over that line, so check the proof first — shipping is often simpler.

Planning Your Trip

Getting to Kentucky Bourbon Country From Atlanta

Six hours north through Tennessee, or ninety minutes in the air — two honest ways to reach Bardstown from Atlanta.

The Bourbon & Oak distillery in Kentucky, a long weekend from Atlanta

Bourbon & Oak has no Atlanta location and none in Georgia. There is one distillery, in Bardstown, Kentucky, 400 miles north of you.

At this range flying genuinely competes with driving. Both are reasonable; they suit different trips, and the drive itself is one of the better ones on this page.

Driving: Up Through Tennessee

I-75 north out of Atlanta to Chattanooga, then I-24 west through Nashville, then I-65 north across the Kentucky line and off at Exit 112 for KY-245 into Bardstown. 400 miles, about six and a quarter hours in clear conditions.

Realistically it is a full day with stops, and it crosses two time zones — Central through Tennessee, back to Eastern in Kentucky — which nets out to losing an hour by the time you arrive.

1876 Oak Barrel Lane, Bardstown, KY 40004
400 miles · about 6 hours 15 minutes driving
Free on-site parking, including coach and RV spaces
Atlanta is Eastern, Nashville is Central, Bardstown is Eastern again

Flying: The Faster Option

Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF) is roughly a ninety minute flight from Hartsfield-Jackson, and Bardstown is 45 minutes further by car. Door to door that is usually less than half the driving time.

You will need a car at the other end. There is no public transport that reaches us and no practical way to work the Bourbon Trail without one, so factor a two-day rental into the comparison before deciding.

Make It a Long Weekend

A day trip is not a serious proposition at 400 miles. Three distilleries across two or three days is the version people describe fondly afterwards.

If you are driving, Nashville is almost exactly halfway and makes an obvious overnight in each direction — which also turns the journey into part of the trip rather than a cost of it.

Friday: drive to Nashville, night there
Saturday: on to Bardstown, afternoon tour with us, night in town
Sunday: one or two more trail stops, then home

What Is On Site

This is a working distillery rather than a visitor centre. Depending on the day and season you may walk past an active fermenter, a running column still, or a crew dumping barrels.

The mash floor and still house, in operation on production days
Rickhouse No. 7, our newest warehouse, holding 20,000 barrels
The tasting room, where flights are poured at cask strength and proofed side by side
The bottling line and single-barrel selection room

Carrying Bottles Home

If you are flying, bottles go in checked baggage only — anything above 100ml is out of the cabin, and spirits above 70 percent alcohol (140 proof) cannot fly at all. Some barrel proof releases have gone over that line, so check the proof before you plan to carry one.

Shipping is often simpler. Rules vary by state and change often, so the shipping page carries the current position, and an adult signature is required at delivery.

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked

How far is Bardstown, Kentucky from Atlanta?: 400 miles, about six and a quarter hours by road — I-75 north to Chattanooga, I-24 west through Nashville, then I-65 north to Exit 112 and KY-245 east.
Is there a Bourbon & Oak in Atlanta?: No. We have one site, the distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky. There is nothing in Georgia — this page is about reaching us, not a local branch.
Is it better to fly or drive from Atlanta?: Flying into Louisville is about ninety minutes plus a 45 minute drive, usually less than half the door-to-door time. You will still need a car at the other end, which closes some of the cost gap.
Where should I stop on the drive up?: Nashville is almost exactly halfway and makes an obvious overnight in each direction, which turns the journey into part of the trip rather than a cost of it.
How many time zones does the drive cross?: Two changes that mostly cancel out. Atlanta is Eastern, middle Tennessee is Central, and Kentucky's Bardstown is Eastern again — you net out an hour later than your car clock suggests.
Can I fly home with bottles?: In checked baggage only, and nothing above 70 percent alcohol may fly at all. Some barrel proof releases have gone over that line, so check the proof first — shipping is often simpler.

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