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Trip from Nevada, KY to Cynthiana, KY

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

Drive Time

1h 37m

Distance

71.2 mi

115 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 30m ★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m

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

Downtown Nevada, KY, KY

Nevada, KY

Stephan Müller

Downtown Cynthiana, KY, KY

Cynthiana, KY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Nevada, KY to Cynthiana, KY covers 71.2 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Perryville Road, Perryville Street, Mooreland Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.13 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

35.6 miles from Nevada, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 71.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 37m drive with frequent turns across 71.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Perryville Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Nevada, KY to Cynthiana, KY is easy. At 1h 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Nevada, KY to Cynthiana, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Perryville Road
Perryville Street
Mooreland Avenue
South College Street
Louisville Road
Bluegrass Parkway
US 60 West
Lexington Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Perryville Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Bugg Road

7 ft · 5 sec · Bugg Road
2

Turn left onto Perryville Road

5.2 mi · 7 min · Perryville Road
3

Continue on Perryville Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Perryville Street
4

Continue on Mooreland Avenue

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Mooreland Avenue
5

Turn left onto South College Street

1.9 mi · 2 min · South College Street
6

Continue on Louisville Road

13 mi · 14 min · Louisville Road
7

Take the exit slight right

0.4 mi · 57 sec
8

Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway

12 mi · 12 min · Bluegrass Parkway
9

Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort

0.1 mi · 16 sec · US 60 West: Frankfort
10

Turn right onto Lexington Road

1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
11

Continue on Versailles Road

4.6 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road
12

Take the exit straight toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · KY 4 North: New Circle Road
13

Merge slight left onto New Circle Road

5.3 mi · 7 min · New Circle Road
14

Turn left onto Russell Cave Road

20 mi · 29 min · Russell Cave Road
15

At the end of the road, turn right onto Leesburg Pike

3.5 mi · 5 min · Leesburg Pike
16

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Paris Pike

151 ft · 7 sec · Paris Pike
17

Exit the roundabout onto Paris Pike

1.7 mi · 3 min · Paris Pike
18

Continue on John Hunt Morgan Bridge

354 ft · 13 sec · John Hunt Morgan Bridge
19

Turn right onto West Bridge Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · West Bridge Street
20

Turn left onto South Church Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · South Church Street
21

Arrive at your destination

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 35.6 miles from Nevada, KY, or about 48m into the drive.

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 16 miles or 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 35.6 miles or 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 1h 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cynthiana, 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 71.2 miles and 1h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Nevada, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35.6 mi from Nevada, KY · 48m into the drive

palace in Versailles, France and location of the Museum of the History of France

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Versailles, KY

36 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

Harrodsburg, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Versailles, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.6 miles from Nevada, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cynthiana, KY

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

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.13 one way

$22.26 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $12.22 $24.44
premium $4.89 $13.70 $27.40
diesel $5.61 $15.72 $31.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.4 0 $7.48 $3.42
Efficient EV 17.8 0 $6.23 $2.85
EV Truck/SUV 28.5 0 $9.97 $4.56

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 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

3:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cynthiana, KY

Afternoon in Cynthiana on Friday

Local time

3:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

80°F

Versailles, KY

36 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

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

1h 37m 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 Cynthiana, KY covers 71.2 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Perryville Road, Perryville Street, Mooreland Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 35.6 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 $11.13 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 Cynthiana, KY is easy. At 1h 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Nevada, KY to Cynthiana, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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