Origin
Liberty, KY
Late night in Liberty on Friday
Local time
2:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Liberty, KY to Nevada, KY
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
47m
Distance
36.3 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Liberty, KY
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Nevada, KY
Stephan Müller
Trip Overview
The drive from Liberty, KY to Nevada, KY covers 36.3 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Wallace Wilkerson Boulevard, Perryville Road, Quirks Run Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.1 miles on Wallace Wilkerson Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 36.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m 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 with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 47m drive with frequent turns across 36.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wallace Wilkerson Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 24.1 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near KY 70 Business / Campbellsville Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Liberty, KY to Nevada, KY is easy. At 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KY 70 Business / Campbellsville Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 127 / Wallace Wilkerson Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 27.8 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 mi into trip
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~0m in
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KY 70 Business / Campbellsville Street
Turn left onto KY 70 Business / Campbellsville Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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US 127 / Wallace Wilkerson Boulevard
Turn left onto US 127 / Wallace Wilkerson Boulevard
Navigation decision point
3
27.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
US 150; KY 52 / Perryville Road
Turn left onto US 150; KY 52 / Perryville Road
Navigation decision point
3
32.3 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
KY 1822 / Quirks Run Road
Turn right onto KY 1822 / Quirks Run Road
Navigation decision point
5
36.3 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
Bugg Road
Turn left onto Bugg Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wallace Wilkerson Boulevard | 24.1 mi | 27m |
| Perryville Road | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Quirks Run Road | 3.9 mi | 9m |
| South Danville Bypass | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Middleburg Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Campbellsville Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lebanon Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bugg Road | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Wallace Wilkerson Boulevard
— 24.1 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Liberty, KY and Nevada, KY.
1
Start on KY 49
233 ft
·
9 sec
·
Lebanon Road
2
Turn left onto KY 70 Business
370 ft
·
7 sec
·
Campbellsville Street
3
Continue on KY 70 Business
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Middleburg Road
4
Turn left onto US 127
24 mi
·
27 min
·
Wallace Wilkerson Boulevard
5
Turn left onto US 127 Bypass; US 150 Bypass
3.2 mi
·
3 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 18.1 mi from Liberty, KY · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Liberty, 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
$5.68 one way
$11.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.23 | $12.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.99 | $13.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.01 | $16.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Late night in Nevada on Friday
Local time
2:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
80°F
Junction City, KY
18 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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
47m 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 Liberty, KY to Nevada, KY covers 36.3 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wallace Wilkerson Boulevard, Perryville Road, Quirks Run Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.1 miles from Liberty, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.68 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 Liberty, KY to Nevada, KY is easy. At 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KY 70 Business / Campbellsville Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 127 / Wallace Wilkerson Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 27.8 miles (US 150; KY 52 / Perryville Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Liberty, KY to Nevada, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Camp Nelson National Monument and Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument.
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