Origin
Nevada, KY
Morning in Nevada on Friday
Local time
11:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nevada, KY to Brodhead, 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
6/10
Good 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.
Nevada, KY
Stephan Müller
Brodhead, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Nevada, KY to Brodhead, 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 Danville 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 21.2 miles on Danville Road. 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 50m drive with frequent turns across 38.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Danville Road is the longest continuous segment at about 21.2 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 US 68 / Perryville Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Nevada, KY to Brodhead, KY is easy. At 50m 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 (US 68 / Perryville Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (US 150; KY 52; KY 1822 / Perryville Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (US 127 Bypass; US 150 Bypass / South Danville Bypass): 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
|
~0m in
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US 68 / Perryville Road
Turn right onto US 68 / Perryville Road
Navigation decision point
4
3.9 mi into trip
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~9m in
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US 150; KY 52; KY 1822 / Perryville Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 150; KY 52; KY 1822 / Perryville Road
Navigation decision point
3
8.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 127 Bypass; US 150 Bypass / South Danville Bypass
Turn right onto US 127 Bypass; US 150 Bypass / South Danville Bypass
Navigation decision point
4
37.1 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
KY 2250 / West Main Street
Turn left onto KY 2250 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
38.7 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
Sycamore Street
Turn left onto Sycamore Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Danville Road | 21.2 mi | 24m |
| 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 |
| West Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Boone Way | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sycamore Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Danville Road
— 21.2 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nevada, KY and Brodhead, KY.
1
Start on Bugg Road
7 ft
·
2 sec
·
Bugg Road
2
Turn right onto US 68
365 ft
·
6 sec
·
Perryville Road
3
Turn left onto KY 1822
3.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Quirks Run Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 150; KY 52; KY 1822
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Perryville Road
5
Turn right onto US 127 Bypass; US 150 Bypass
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South Danville Bypass
6
Continue on US 150
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Stanford Road
7
Continue on US 150
21 mi
·
24 min
·
Danville Road
8
Turn left onto KY 2250
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
9
Turn straight onto KY 1505
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Boone Way
10
Turn left onto Sycamore Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Sycamore Street
11
Arrive at destination
Sycamore Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.4 mi from Nevada, KY · 27m 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 Nevada, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brodhead, KY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Brodhead, 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
Brodhead, KY
Morning in Brodhead on Friday
Local time
11:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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 cooler 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 Nevada, KY to Brodhead, 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 Danville 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 19.4 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 $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 Nevada, KY to Brodhead, KY is easy. At 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 68 / Perryville Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (US 150; KY 52; KY 1822 / Perryville Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (US 127 Bypass; US 150 Bypass / South Danville Bypass): Navigation decision point.
The route from Nevada, KY to Brodhead, 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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