The drive from Cynthiana, KY to Nevada, KY covers 71.5 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Russell Cave Road, US 127, Bluegrass Parkway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.8 miles on Russell Cave Road.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.7 miles from Cynthiana, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 53m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 71.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Cynthiana, KY to Nevada, KY covers 71.5 miles and takes about 1h 37m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Russell Cave Road is the longest continuous segment at about 19.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
962 ft729 ft
Total Climb
423 ft
Total Descent
334 ft
Highest Point
962 ft
~30.6 mi in
Elevation Range
233 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near West Bridge Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.5 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (US 62 / Leesburg Pike): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 25.6 miles (KY 4 / West New Circle Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|West Bridge Street
Turn right onto West Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.2 mi into trip|~4m in|US 62 / Leesburg Pike
Enter roundabout onto US 62 / Leesburg Pike toward US 62 West: Georgetown
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward US 62 West: Georgetown
5
25.6 mi into trip|~39m in|KY 4 / West New Circle Road
Turn right onto KY 4 / West New Circle Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
31.1 mi into trip|~47m in
Take the exit toward US 60 West: Versailles
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5B
Toward US 60 West: Versailles
6
50.1 mi into trip|~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward US 127 South: Harrodsburg, Danville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 59A
Toward US 127 South: Harrodsburg, Danville
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cynthiana, KY and Nevada, KY, road signs point toward Elizabethtown and Danville.
Elizabethtown
37.3 mi in|~55m
Danville
50.1 mi in|~1h 10m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Russell Cave Road
19.8 mi
29m
US 127
15 mi
17m
Bluegrass Parkway
12.2 mi
13m
West New Circle Road
5.5 mi
7m
Perryville Road
5.2 mi
7m
Versailles Road
4.5 mi
6m
Leesburg Pike
3.5 mi
4m
Paris Pike
1.7 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Russell Cave Road
— 19.8 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cynthiana, KY and Nevada, KY.
1
Start on North Church Street
0.2 mi·35 sec·North Church Street
2
Turn right onto West Bridge Street
0.2 mi·30 sec·West Bridge Street
3
Turn left onto KY 32; US 27 Business
355 ft·10 sec·John Hunt Morgan Bridge
4
Continue on KY 32; US 27 Business
1.7 mi·3 min·Paris Pike
5
Enter roundabout onto US 62
133 ft·5 sec·Leesburg Pike
Toward US 62 West: Georgetown
6
Continue on US 62
3.5 mi·4 min·Leesburg Pike
Toward US 62 West: Georgetown
7
Turn left
270 ft·12 sec
8
Continue on KY 353
20 mi·29 min·Russell Cave Road
9
Turn right onto KY 4
5.5 mi·7 min·West New Circle Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Exit 5BToward US 60 West: VersaillesUse the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto US 60
4.5 mi·6 min·Versailles Road
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on US 60
1.3 mi·1 min·Lexington Road
13
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward Elizabethtown
14
Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
12 mi·13 min·Bluegrass Parkway
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 59AToward US 127 South: Harrodsburg, Danville
16
Merge onto US 127; KY 513
15 mi·17 min·US 127; KY 513
17
Turn right onto US 68; KY 152
0.2 mi·18 sec·Mooreland Avenue
18
Continue on US 68
0.7 mi·1 min·Perryville Street
19
Continue on US 68
5.2 mi·7 min·Perryville Road
20
Turn right onto Bugg Road
7 ft·0 sec·Bugg Road
21
Arrive at destination
Bugg Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35.7 miles from Cynthiana, KY, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 16 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.7 miles or 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nevada, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cynthiana, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cynthiana, KY
This is one driving day of about 71.5 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Cynthiana, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Russell Cave Road for about 19.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.7 mi from Cynthiana, KY
· 53m into the drive
The midpoint is around 35.7 miles from Cynthiana, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Nevada, KY
The final approach into Nevada, KY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Camp Nelson National Monument
National Monument
The US Army established Camp Nelson as a fortified supply depot in April 1863. Over the next 3 years, the site evolved into a massive recruitment and training center for United States Colored Troops a...
14 mi from route
~34 min detour
Free
near mile 64.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.18 one way
$22.36 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$12.27
$24.55
premium
$4.89
$13.76
$27.52
diesel
$5.61
$15.79
$31.57
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.5
0
$7.51
$3.43
Efficient EV
17.9
0
$6.26
$2.86
EV Truck/SUV
28.6
0
$10.01
$4.58
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026
Origin
Cynthiana, KY
Evening
in Cynthiana on Friday
Local time
6:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Nevada, KY
Evening
in Nevada on Friday
Local time
6:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 13 mph35% chanceLive forecast
80°F
Versailles, KY
36 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
13 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
1h 37m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cynthiana, KY to Nevada, KY covers 71.5 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Russell Cave Road, US 127, Bluegrass Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.7 miles from Cynthiana, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.18 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.5 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (US 62 / Leesburg Pike): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 25.6 miles (KY 4 / West New Circle Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Cynthiana, KY and Nevada, KY, road signs point toward Elizabethtown and Danville.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 729 ft to 962 ft elevation with about 423 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Camp Nelson National Monument.
