The drive from Nevada, KY to Corbin, KY covers 80 miles and takes about 1h 38m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, Danville Road, South Danville Bypass for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.6 miles on I 75.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.51 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
40 miles from Nevada, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 51m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 80 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Nevada, KY to Corbin, KY covers 80 miles and takes about 1h 38m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 29.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 68 / Perryville Road.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 38m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 76.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 68 / Perryville Road
Turn right onto US 68 / Perryville Road
Navigation decision point
4
3.9 mi into trip|~9m in|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
5
76.8 mi into trip|~1h 32m in
Take the exit toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville
5
79.7 mi into trip|~1h 37m in|US 25W; KY 312
At end of road, turn right onto US 25W; KY 312
Navigation decision point
5
80 mi into trip|~1h 38m in|KY 312 / West Gordon Street
Turn left onto KY 312 / West Gordon Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
29.6 mi
31m
Danville Road
29 mi
33m
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
South Daniel Boone Trail
2 mi
2m
Corbin Bypass
1.2 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 29.6 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nevada, KY and Corbin, 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
29 mi·33 min·Danville Road
8
Continue on US 25
2.0 mi·2 min·South Daniel Boone Trail
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
10
Merge onto I 75
30 mi·31 min·I 75
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville
12
Turn left onto US 25E
1.2 mi·1 min·Corbin Bypass
13
Turn right onto KY 3431
0.6 mi·1 min·North Cherry Avenue
14
Turn right onto US 25W
0.4 mi·33 sec·West Dixie Highway
15
Continue on US 25W
0.2 mi·15 sec·Skinier Street
16
Continue on US 25W
0.3 mi·28 sec·Laurel Avenue
17
At end of road, turn right onto US 25W; KY 312
0.3 mi·50 sec·US 25W; KY 312
18
Turn left onto KY 312
247 ft·5 sec·West Gordon Street
19
Arrive at destination
KY 312
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 40 miles from Nevada, KY, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.6 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 18 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40 miles or 51m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Corbin, 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 80 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Nevada, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 29.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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...
14 mi from route
~36 min detour
Free
near mile 13.8
The US won a significant victory early in the Civil War at the Battle of Mill Springs. Explore the rolling fields of Kentucky where the battle took place and learn about that state's strategic importa...
27 mi from route
~68 min detour
Free
near mile 41.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.51 one way
$25.01 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$13.73
$27.46
premium
$4.89
$15.40
$30.79
diesel
$5.61
$17.66
$35.33
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24
0
$8.40
$3.84
Efficient EV
20
0
$7.00
$3.20
EV Truck/SUV
32
0
$11.20
$5.12
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
4:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Corbin, KY
Afternoon
in Corbin on Friday
Local time
4:13 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 38m 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 Corbin, KY covers 80 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Danville Road, South Danville Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40 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 $12.51 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 is a straightforward 1h 38m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 76.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Nevada, KY to Corbin, 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.
