The drive from Nevada, KY to Audubon Park, KY covers 74.3 miles and takes about 1h 35m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Springfield Road, US 150, Louisville Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.6 miles on Springfield Road.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.62 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
37.2 miles from Nevada, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 43m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 74.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 35m drive with frequent turns across 74.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Springfield Road is the longest continuous segment at about 15.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 68 / Perryville Road.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.3 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (US 68 / Perryville Road): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (US 68; US 150; KY 52 / East 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 70.4 miles (I 264 / Henry Watterson Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 68 / Perryville Road
Turn right onto US 68 / Perryville Road
Navigation decision point
4
4 mi into trip|~6m in|US 68; US 150; KY 52 / East 2nd Street
Turn right onto US 68; US 150; KY 52 / East 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
70.4 mi into trip|~1h 26m in|I 264 / Henry Watterson Expressway
Merge onto I 264 / Henry Watterson Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
72.1 mi into trip|~1h 29m in
Take the exit toward KY 864: Poplar Level Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 14
Toward KY 864: Poplar Level Road
9
72.3 mi into trip|~1h 29m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Louisville Zoo, Louisville Mega Cavern
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Louisville Zoo, Louisville Mega Cavern
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Springfield Road
15.6 mi
17m
US 150
15.2 mi
17m
Louisville Road
12.6 mi
14m
Bardstown Road
10.8 mi
16m
Perryville Road
4 mi
6m
East John Rowan Boulevard
3.3 mi
4m
Bardstown Rd
2.8 mi
3m
Mt Washington Bypass
2.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Springfield Road
— 15.6 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nevada, KY and Audubon Park, KY.
1
Start on Bugg Road
7 ft·2 sec·Bugg Road
2
Turn right onto US 68
4.0 mi·6 min·Perryville Road
3
Turn right onto US 68; US 150; KY 52
0.6 mi·40 sec·East 2nd Street
4
Continue on US 150
16 mi·17 min·Springfield Road
5
Turn left onto US 150
92 ft·1 sec·US 150
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 150
15 mi·17 min·US 150
7
Turn right onto KY 245; US 31E Truck; US 150 Truck
3.3 mi·4 min·East John Rowan Boulevard
8
Turn right onto US 31E; US 150
1.3 mi·1 min·North 3rd Street
9
Continue on US 31E; US 150
13 mi·14 min·Louisville Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 31E; US 150
0.2 mi·15 sec·Bardstown Rd; Louisville Road
11
Continue on US 31E; US 150
404 ft·5 sec·Bardstown Road; Louisville Road
12
Continue on US 31E; US 150
2.6 mi·2 min·Bardstown Rd;Louisville Road
13
Continue on US 31E; US 150
2.5 mi·2 min·Mt Washington Bypass
14
Continue on US 31E; US 150
9.8 mi·14 min·Bardstown Road
Use the left lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 31E BYP; US 150 BYP
1.3 mi·2 min·Buechel Bypass
16
Continue on US 31E; US 150
0.9 mi·1 min·Bardstown Road
17
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·31 sec
Use the slight left lane.
18
Merge onto I 264
1.8 mi·2 min·Henry Watterson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·16 sec
Exit 14Toward KY 864: Poplar Level RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork
366 ft·5 sec
Toward Louisville Zoo, Louisville Mega CavernUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
21
Turn straight onto Poplar Level Road
1.1 mi·2 min·Poplar Level Road
22
Turn left onto Audubon Parkway
120 ft·5 sec·Audubon Parkway
23
Turn slight left onto Nightingale Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Nightingale Road
24
Keep slight left at fork onto Cardinal Drive
0.2 mi·37 sec·Cardinal Drive
25
Turn right onto Dove Road
0.1 mi·34 sec·Dove Road
26
Arrive at destination
Dove 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 37.2 miles from Nevada, KY, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.6 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 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.2 miles or 43m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Audubon Park, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Nevada, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Nevada, KY
This is one driving day of about 74.3 miles and 1h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Nevada, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Springfield Road for about 15.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.2 mi from Nevada, KY
· 43m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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...
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
National Historical Park
For over a century people from around the world have come to rural Central Kentucky to honor the humble beginnings of our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. His early life on Kentucky's frontier shaped...
20 mi from route
~50 min detour
Free
near mile 35.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.62 one way
$23.23 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$12.75
$25.51
premium
$4.89
$14.30
$28.60
diesel
$5.61
$16.40
$32.81
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.3
0
$7.80
$3.57
Efficient EV
18.6
0
$6.50
$2.97
EV Truck/SUV
29.7
0
$10.40
$4.76
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Nevada, KY
Afternoon
in Nevada on Friday
Local time
3:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Audubon Park, KY
Afternoon
in Audubon Park on Friday
Local time
3:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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 35m 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 Nevada, KY to Audubon Park, KY covers 74.3 miles and takes about 1h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Springfield Road, US 150, Louisville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.2 miles from Nevada, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.62 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 74.3 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (US 68 / Perryville Road): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (US 68; US 150; KY 52 / East 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 70.4 miles (I 264 / Henry Watterson Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Nevada, KY to Audubon Park, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Camp Nelson National Monument and Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park.
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.
