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Trip from Nevada, KY to Burlington, KY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 14m

Distance

111.5 mi

179 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 5m ★
6 AM
2h 15m
8 AM
2h 34m
10 AM
2h 21m
12 PM
2h 20m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 33m
8 PM
2h 9m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Nevada, KY, KY

Nevada, KY

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census-designated place in Boone County, Kentucky, United States

Burlington, KY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Nevada, KY to Burlington, KY covers 111.5 miles and takes about 2h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Owenton Road, I 71, Louisville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.3 miles on Owenton Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.43 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

55.8 miles from Nevada, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 111.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 14m drive with frequent turns across 111.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Owenton Road is the longest continuous segment at about 24.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 83.4 miles in near I 71.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 111.5 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 83.4 miles (I 71): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 97.6 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 106.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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
83.4 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in | I 71

Merge onto I 71

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
97.6 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in | I 71

Keep slight left at fork onto I 71 toward I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
8
106.6 mi into trip | ~2h 6m in

Take the exit toward KY 18: Florence, Burlington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 181 Toward KY 18: Florence, Burlington
6
106.8 mi into trip | ~2h 6m in | KY 18 / Burlington Pike

Turn left onto KY 18 / Burlington Pike

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
111.5 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in | KY 338 / Jefferson Street

Turn left onto KY 338 / Jefferson Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Owenton Road 24.3 mi 27m
I 71 23.2 mi 25m
Louisville Road 17.7 mi 20m
Glencoe Road 8.1 mi 9m
Warsaw Road 7.7 mi 9m
Lawrenceburg Road 6.2 mi 7m
Perryville Road 5.2 mi 7m
Burlington Pike 4.5 mi 7m
Longest stretch: Owenton Road — 24.3 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nevada, KY and Burlington, KY.

1

Start on Bugg Road

7 ft · 5 sec · Bugg Road
2

Turn left onto US 68

5.2 mi · 7 min · Perryville Road
3

Continue on US 68

0.7 mi · 1 min · Perryville Street
4

Continue on US 68; KY 152

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Mooreland Avenue
5

Turn left onto US 68; US 127; KY 152

1.9 mi · 2 min · South College Street
6

Continue on US 127

18 mi · 20 min · Louisville Road
7

Continue on US 127 Bypass

2.5 mi · 2 min · Bypass North
8

Continue on US 127

2.2 mi · 2 min · Frankfort Road
9

Continue on US 127

6.2 mi · 7 min · Lawrenceburg Road
10

Continue on US 127

2.8 mi · 4 min · West Frankfort Connector
11

Turn left onto US 127; US 421

1.8 mi · 2 min · Wilkinson Boulevard
12

Take the exit onto US 127

0.1 mi · 25 sec · US 127
13

Turn left onto US 127

354 ft · 4 sec · Holmes Street
14

Continue on US 127

24 mi · 27 min · Owenton Road
15

At end of road, turn left onto US 127; KY 22; KY 227

1.2 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
16

Continue on US 127; KY 227

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Roland Avenue
17

Continue on US 127; KY 227

7.7 mi · 9 min · Warsaw Road
18

Turn right onto US 127

8.1 mi · 9 min · Glencoe Road
19

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
20

Merge onto I 71

14 mi · 15 min · I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Keep slight left at fork onto I 71

8.9 mi · 9 min · I 71
Toward I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Exit 181 Toward KY 18: Florence, Burlington Use the slight right lane.
23

Turn left onto KY 18

3.1 mi · 4 min · Burlington Pike
Use the left lane.
24

Continue on KY 18

1.4 mi · 2 min · Burlington Pike
25

Continue on KY 18

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Washington Street
26

Turn left onto KY 338

68 ft · 1 sec · Jefferson Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
27

Arrive at destination

KY 338

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 55.8 miles from Nevada, KY, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.3 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 25 miles or 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 55.8 miles or 1h 8m 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 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burlington, 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.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Nevada, KY

This is one driving day of about 111.5 miles and 2h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Nevada, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Owenton Road for about 24.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 55.8 mi from Nevada, KY · 1h 8m into the drive

county seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Frankfort, KY

56 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

Lawrenceburg, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Frankfort, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.8 miles from Nevada, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Burlington, KY

The final approach into Burlington, KY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Burlington, KY.

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

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 7.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.43 one way

$34.86 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $19.14 $38.28
premium $4.89 $21.46 $42.91
diesel $5.61 $24.62 $49.24

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 39 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.4 0 $11.71 $5.35
Efficient EV 27.9 0 $9.76 $4.46
EV Truck/SUV 44.6 0 $15.61 $7.14

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (67% 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

12:15 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Burlington, KY

Afternoon in Burlington on Friday

Local time

12:15 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°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

21 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

2h 14m 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 Burlington, KY covers 111.5 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Owenton Road, I 71, Louisville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 55.8 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 $17.43 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 111.5 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 83.4 miles (I 71): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 97.6 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 106.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Nevada, KY to Burlington, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Camp Nelson 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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