Drive Time
3h 49m
Distance
205.1 mi
330 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
Photo: Antonio Garcia Prats
The drive from Nevada, KY to Cadiz, KY covers 205.1 miles and takes about 3h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Perryville Road, East 2nd Street, Springfield Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.15 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
102.5 miles from Nevada, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 49m drive with frequent turns across 205.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 49m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Nevada, KY to Cadiz, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Perryville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Springfield Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bluegrass Parkway West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bluegrass Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| KY 61 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 31W | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Paducah | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Nevada, KY and Cadiz, KY.
Start on Bugg Road
Turn right onto Perryville Road
Turn right onto East 2nd Street
Continue on Springfield Road
Turn left
Keep slight right
Take the exit left toward Bluegrass Parkway West
Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway
Keep slight left
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown
Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville
Merge slight left
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward KY 1682
Keep slight left
Turn left onto West Bypass Road
Continue on Hopkinsville Bypass
Continue on Eagle Way
Merge slight left onto Hopkinsville Bypass
Continue on Eagle Way
Turn right onto Cadiz Road
Continue on Hopkinsville Road
Turn right onto Merchant Street
Continue on Main Street
Turn right onto Brown Street
Turn right onto Jefferson Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.5 miles or 1h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cadiz, KY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Nevada, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 205.1 miles and 3h 49m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 102.5 mi from Nevada, KY · 1h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
103 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 102.5 miles from Nevada, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Cadiz, 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 Cadiz, KY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$31.15 one way
$62.31 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $34.34 | $68.68 |
| premium | $4.80 | $38.72 | $77.44 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $45.57 | $91.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.5 | 0 | $21.54 | $9.84 |
| Efficient EV | 51.3 | 0 | $17.95 | $8.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 82 | 1 | $28.71 | $13.13 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Nevada on Sunday
Local time
11:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Cadiz on Sunday
Local time
10:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
61°F
Louisville, KY
103 mi in
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
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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