Origin
Brodhead, KY
Afternoon in Brodhead on Friday
Local time
12:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brodhead, KY to Nevada, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
38.8 mi
62 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brodhead, KY
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Nevada, KY
Stephan Müller
Trip Overview
The drive from Brodhead, KY to Nevada, KY covers 38.8 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 150, South Danville Bypass, Perryville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.2 miles on US 150. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 38.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Brodhead, KY to Nevada, KY covers 38.8 miles and takes about 50m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 150 is the longest continuous segment at about 23.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near KY 1505 / Boone Way.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Brodhead, KY to Nevada, KY is easy. At 50m with 60% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (KY 1505 / Boone Way): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 150): Navigation decision point; at 30.4 miles (US 150; KY 52 / Perryville Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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KY 1505 / Boone Way
At end of road, turn right onto KY 1505 / Boone Way
Navigation decision point
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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US 150
At end of road, turn right onto US 150
Navigation decision point
3
30.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
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US 150; KY 52 / Perryville Road
Turn left onto US 150; KY 52 / Perryville Road
Navigation decision point
3
34.8 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
KY 1822 / Quirks Run Road
Turn right onto KY 1822 / Quirks Run Road
Navigation decision point
5
38.8 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
Bugg Road
Turn left onto Bugg Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 150 | 23.2 mi | 26m |
| South Danville Bypass | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Perryville Road | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Quirks Run Road | 3.9 mi | 9m |
| West Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Boone Way | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sycamore Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bugg Road | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 150
— 23.2 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brodhead, KY and Nevada, KY.
1
Start on Sycamore Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Sycamore Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto KY 1505
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Boone Way
3
Continue on KY 2250
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 150
23 mi
·
26 min
·
US 150
5
Turn straight onto US 150 Bypass
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South Danville Bypass
6
Turn left onto US 150; KY 52
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Perryville Road
7
Turn right onto KY 1822
3.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Quirks Run Road
8
Turn straight onto US 68
365 ft
·
11 sec
·
Perryville Road
9
Turn left onto Bugg Road
7 ft
·
0 sec
·
Bugg Road
10
Arrive at destination
Bugg Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.4 mi from Brodhead, KY · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.4 miles from Brodhead, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Nevada, KY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Nevada, KY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.07 one way
$12.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.66 | $13.32 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.47 | $14.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.57 | $17.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Nevada, KY
Afternoon in Nevada on Friday
Local time
12:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Stanford, KY
19 mi in
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
24 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
50m 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 Brodhead, KY to Nevada, KY covers 38.8 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 150, South Danville Bypass, Perryville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.4 miles from Brodhead, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.07 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 Brodhead, KY to Nevada, KY is easy. At 50m with 60% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (KY 1505 / Boone Way): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 150): Navigation decision point; at 30.4 miles (US 150; KY 52 / Perryville Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Brodhead, KY to Nevada, 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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