Origin
Mount Vernon, KY
Late night in Mount Vernon on Saturday
Local time
2:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Vernon, KY to Nevada, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
44.9 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Vernon, KY
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Nevada, KY
Stephan Müller
Trip Overview
The drive from Mount Vernon, KY to Nevada, KY covers 44.9 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Crab Orchard Road, South Danville Bypass, Perryville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29 miles on Crab Orchard Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 44.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m 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 57m drive with frequent turns across 44.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Crab Orchard Road is the longest continuous segment at about 29 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 around 36.5 miles in near US 150; KY 52 / Perryville Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Mount Vernon, KY to Nevada, KY is easy. At 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 36.5 miles (US 150; KY 52 / Perryville Road): Navigation decision point; at 41 miles (KY 1822 / Quirks Run Road): Navigation decision point; at 44.9 miles (Bugg Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
36.5 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
US 150; KY 52 / Perryville Road
Turn left onto US 150; KY 52 / Perryville Road
Navigation decision point
3
41 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
KY 1822 / Quirks Run Road
Turn right onto KY 1822 / Quirks Run Road
Navigation decision point
5
44.9 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
Bugg Road
Turn left onto Bugg Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Crab Orchard Road | 29 mi | 33m |
| South Danville Bypass | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Perryville Road | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Quirks Run Road | 3.9 mi | 9m |
| Stanford Road | 2 mi | 2m |
| South Daniel Boone Trail | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bugg Road | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Crab Orchard Road
— 29 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon, KY and Nevada, KY.
1
Start on US 25
17 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Daniel Boone Trail
2
Continue on US 150
29 mi
·
33 min
·
Crab Orchard Road
3
Continue on US 150
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Stanford Road
4
Turn straight onto US 150 Bypass
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South Danville Bypass
5
Turn left onto US 150; KY 52
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Perryville Road
6
Turn right onto KY 1822
3.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Quirks Run Road
7
Turn straight onto US 68
365 ft
·
11 sec
·
Perryville Road
8
Turn left onto Bugg Road
7 ft
·
0 sec
·
Bugg Road
9
Arrive at destination
Bugg Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.5 mi from Mount Vernon, KY · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.5 miles from Mount Vernon, 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
$7.02 one way
$14.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.71 | $15.41 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.64 | $17.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.91 | $19.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.71 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.29 | $2.87 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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 Saturday
Local time
2:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Stanford, KY
22 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
57m 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 Mount Vernon, KY to Nevada, KY covers 44.9 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Crab Orchard Road, 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 22.5 miles from Mount Vernon, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.02 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 Mount Vernon, KY to Nevada, KY is easy. At 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 36.5 miles (US 150; KY 52 / Perryville Road): Navigation decision point; at 41 miles (KY 1822 / Quirks Run Road): Navigation decision point; at 44.9 miles (Bugg Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Mount Vernon, 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.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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