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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 18, 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.

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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 Russell Cave Road, Louisville Road, Bluegrass Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.9 miles on Russell Cave Road. 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 43m 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.

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.
Russell Cave Road is the longest continuous segment at about 19.9 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 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 33.3 miles in.

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 71.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 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 45.6 miles (KY 353 / Russell Cave Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
33.3 mi into trip | ~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 | ~50m in | KY 4 / New Circle Road

Merge onto KY 4 / New Circle Road

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
45.6 mi into trip | ~57m in | KY 353 / Russell Cave Road

Turn left onto KY 353 / Russell Cave Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / uturn lanes.
5
69 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in | US 27 Business / Paris Pike

Enter roundabout onto US 27 Business / Paris Pike toward US 27 Business North: Cynthiana

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Toward US 27 Business North: Cynthiana
5
69 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in | US 27 Business / Paris Pike

Right onto US 27 Business / Paris Pike toward US 27 Business North: Cynthiana

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward US 27 Business North: Cynthiana

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Russell Cave Road 19.9 mi 29m
Louisville Road 12.9 mi 14m
Bluegrass Parkway 12 mi 12m
New Circle Road 5.3 mi 7m
Perryville Road 5.2 mi 7m
Versailles Road 4.6 mi 6m
Leesburg Pike 3.5 mi 4m
South College Street 1.9 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Russell Cave Road — 19.9 mi, about 29m

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 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 left lane.
12

Take the exit

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

Merge onto KY 4

5.3 mi · 7 min · New Circle Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Turn left onto KY 353

20 mi · 29 min · Russell Cave Road
Use the left / uturn lanes.
15

At end of road, turn right onto US 62

3.5 mi · 4 min · Leesburg Pike
16

Enter roundabout onto US 27 Business

152 ft · 6 sec · Paris Pike
Toward US 27 Business North: Cynthiana
17

Continue on US 27 Business

1.7 mi · 3 min · Paris Pike
Toward US 27 Business North: Cynthiana Use the straight lane.
18

Continue on KY 32; US27 Business

355 ft · 12 sec · John Hunt Morgan Bridge
19

Turn right onto West Bridge Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · West Bridge Street
20

Turn left onto KY 982

0.2 mi · 32 sec · South Church Street
21

Arrive at destination

North Church Street

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 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.9 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 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 43m 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 20m

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.
The longest stretch is on Russell Cave Road for about 19.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35.6 mi from Nevada, KY · 43m 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

Oregon, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Biancke's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cynthiana, Kentucky

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 71.2

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+18592343443

Visit website

Olde Bus Station Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Harrodsburg, Kentucky

1.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

The Main Cup

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cynthiana, Kentucky

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 71.2

Hours: 7 am–2:30 pm

+18592982006

Visit website

Third Street Stuff

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lexington, Kentucky

1.9 mi

Lucky Horse Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Harrodsburg, Kentucky

1.2 mi

Biancke's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 71.2

Cynthiana, Kentucky

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+18592343443

Visit website

Olde Bus Station Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 5.1

Harrodsburg, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18597344202

Visit website

Charlie Brown's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 45.8

Lexington, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+18592695701

Visit website

The Main Cup

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 71.2

Cynthiana, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–2:30 pm

+18592982006

Visit website

Third Street Stuff

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 45.8

Lexington, Kentucky

Hours: 6:30 am–7:30 pm

+18592555301

Visit website

Lucky Horse Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 5.1

Harrodsburg, Kentucky

+18594010446

Leestown Coffee House

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 40.7

Lexington, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–4 pm

+18595545900

Visit website

The Amsden

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 30.5

Versailles, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+18594232969

Visit website

Old School Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 45.8

Lexington, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+18593091968

Visit website

The Greenery: Coffee + Social Space

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 45.8

Lexington, Kentucky

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

Visit website

Chaotic Good: Coffee, Comics and Games

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 45.8

Lexington, Kentucky

Hours: 8:30 am–10 pm

+18593038668

Visit website

Old Fort Harrod State Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 5.1

Harrodsburg, Kentucky

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18597343314

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

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

Late night in Nevada on Saturday

Local time

2:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cynthiana, KY

Late night in Cynthiana on Saturday

Local time

2:53 AM

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 Russell Cave Road, Louisville Road, Bluegrass Parkway. 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.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 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 45.6 miles (KY 353 / Russell Cave Road): Lane positioning matters here.

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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