Origin
Nevada, KY
Afternoon in Nevada on Sunday
Local time
2:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nevada, KY to Coal Run Village, KY
Drive Time
3h 28m
Distance
179.3 mi
289 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
Photo: Vietnam Hidden Light
Trip Overview
Traveling from Nevada to Coal Run Village covers 179.3 miles across the southeastern region of Kentucky. You can expect a total drive time of approximately 3 hours and 28 minutes, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day journey. With a manageable fuel budget of roughly $27, the trip is quite cost-effective for a solo driver or a small group. Since you are staying within the same state, the transition between these areas remains consistent in character. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a quick excursion, this route is straightforward and efficient enough that you will not need to plan for an overnight stay.
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
89.7 miles from Nevada, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .
Drive Character
This journey is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 74% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a combination of I-64, the Mountain Parkway, and US 23 to reach your destination. The longest uninterrupted portion of the trip is an 81.7-mile stretch along the Mountain Parkway, which allows you to cover significant ground quickly. Because the majority of the drive consists of high-speed roads, you can expect a steady, consistent pace throughout the entire 179.3-mile distance. Prepare for a trip that prioritizes direct transit over winding local backroads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mountain Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 81.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Mountain Parkway and US 23. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 33.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 179.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 33.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 40.2 miles (KY 4 / New Circle Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
33.3 mi into trip
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~40m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 60 West: Frankfort
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 60 West: Frankfort
5
40.2 mi into trip
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~50m in
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KY 4 / New Circle Road
Merge onto KY 4 / New Circle Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
46.9 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Turn left toward I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashland
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashlan...
8
49 mi into trip
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~1h 3m in
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I 64
Take the exit onto I 64 toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 111
Toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
6
65.7 mi into trip
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~1h 22m in
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Mountain Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto Mountain Parkway toward Mountain Parkway east , Prestonsburg, Campton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Mountain Parkway east , Prestonsburg, Ca...
Towns Along This Route
Between Nevada, KY and Coal Run Village, KY, road signs point toward Ashland, Mountain Parkway East, Prestonsburg and Campton.
Ashland
46.9 mi in
|
~1h
Mountain Parkway East
65.7 mi in
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~1h 22m
|
via Mountain Parkway
Prestonsburg
65.7 mi in
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~1h 22m
|
via Mountain Parkway
Campton
65.7 mi in
|
~1h 22m
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via Mountain Parkway
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Parkway | 81.7 mi | 1h 28m |
| US 23 | 20.4 mi | 23m |
| I 64 | 18.2 mi | 20m |
| Louisville Road | 12.9 mi | 14m |
| Bluegrass Parkway | 12 mi | 12m |
| Old Middle Creek Road | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| New Circle Road | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Perryville Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
Mountain Parkway
— 81.7 mi, about 1h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nevada, KY and Coal Run Village, 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
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Louisville Road
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
8
Merge onto Bluegrass Parkway
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Bluegrass Parkway
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward US 60 West: Frankfort
10
Turn right onto US 60
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Lexington Road
11
Continue on US 60
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Versailles Road
Use the none lane.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road
13
Merge onto KY 4
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
New Circle Road
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto US 27; US 68
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Broadway
15
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashland
16
Merge onto I 64; I 75
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 64; I 75
17
Take the exit onto I 64
17 mi
·
18 min
·
I 64
Exit 111
Toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto Mountain Parkway
82 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
·
Mountain Parkway
Toward Mountain Parkway east , Prestonsburg, Campton
19
Continue on KY 114
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Old Middle Creek Road
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
21
Merge onto US 23; US 460
20 mi
·
23 min
·
US 23; US 460
22
Turn right onto Happy Valley Drive
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Happy Valley Drive
23
Turn right onto Leslie Drive
240 ft
·
10 sec
·
Leslie Drive
24
Arrive at destination
Leslie Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 3 hour and 28 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around your personal schedule. While the drive is short enough to complete in one go, scheduling at least one stop is recommended to break up the monotony of the highway stretches. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before entering the longer segments, as the $27 cost estimate assumes efficient travel. Since the Mountain Parkway makes up a significant portion of your route, stay alert for changes in speed limits as you transition between major roads. Planning for a single rest break will help you arrive in Coal Run Village feeling refreshed.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 89.7 miles from Nevada, KY, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.7 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 80 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.7 miles or 1h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coal Run Village, 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.
+
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 179.3 miles and 3h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Nevada, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Mountain Parkway for about 81.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 89.7 mi from Nevada, KY · 1h 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
90 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 89.7 miles from Nevada, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Mountain Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 81.7 miles.
Arriving in Coal Run Village, KY
The final approach into Coal Run Village, 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 Coal Run Village, KY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.23 one way
$54.47 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $30.02 | $60.04 |
| premium | $4.80 | $33.85 | $67.70 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $39.83 | $79.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.8 | 0 | $18.83 | $8.61 |
| Efficient EV | 44.8 | 0 | $15.69 | $7.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71.7 | 0 | $25.10 | $11.48 |
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Destination
Coal Run Village, KY
Afternoon in Coal Run Village on Sunday
Local time
2:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
87°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
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
3h 28m 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 Coal Run Village, KY covers 179.3 miles and takes about 3h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mountain Parkway, US 23, I 64. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 89.7 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 $27.23 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 179.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 33.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 40.2 miles (KY 4 / New Circle Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Nevada, KY and Coal Run Village, KY, road signs point toward Ashland, Mountain Parkway East, Prestonsburg and Campton.
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