Origin
Nevada, KY
Evening in Nevada on Thursday
Local time
6:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 35m
Distance
127 mi
204 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nevada, KY
Stephan Müller
Hazard, KY
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The drive from Nevada, KY to Hazard, KY covers 127 miles and takes about 2h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hal Rogers Parkway, Danville Road, I 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.9 miles on Hal Rogers Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.86 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
63.5 miles from Nevada, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 35m. Total distance: 127 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Straightforward navigation.
The drive from Nevada, KY to Hazard, KY covers 127 miles and takes about 2h 35m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 68 / Perryville Road.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Nevada, KY to Hazard, KY is easy. At 2h 35m with 59% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 65 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto US 68 / Perryville Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto US 150; KY 52; KY 1822 / Perryville Road
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward KY 80, Hal Rogers Parkway: London, Somerset
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto KY 80 / Hal Rogers Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Laurel Street
Navigation decision point
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Nevada, KY and Hazard, KY, road signs point toward Hal Rogers Parkway: London and Somerset.
Hal Rogers Parkway: London
Somerset
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hal Rogers Parkway | 56.9 mi | 1h 5m |
| Danville Road | 29 mi | 33m |
| I 75 | 17.9 mi | 19m |
| South Danville Bypass | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Perryville Road | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Coates Branch Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Quirks Run Road | 3.9 mi | 9m |
| Stanford Road | 2 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Nevada, KY and Hazard, KY.
Start on Bugg Road
Turn right onto US 68
Turn left onto KY 1822
At end of road, turn left onto US 150; KY 52; KY 1822
Turn right onto US 127 Bypass; US 150 Bypass
Continue on US 150
Continue on US 150
Continue on US 25
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 75
Take the exit
Turn left onto KY 80
Take the exit
Turn right onto KY 451
Continue on KY 15 Business
Turn right onto KY 1762
Turn left onto Laurel Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 28 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.5 miles or 1h 18m 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 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hazard, 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 127 miles and 2h 35m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.5 mi from Nevada, KY · 1h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 63.5 miles from Nevada, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Hazard, 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 Hazard, KY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$19.86 one way
$39.71 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $21.80 | $43.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $24.44 | $48.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.04 | $56.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.1 | 0 | $13.33 | $6.10 |
| Efficient EV | 31.8 | 0 | $11.11 | $5.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.8 | 0 | $17.78 | $8.13 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Nevada on Thursday
Local time
6:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Hazard on Thursday
Local time
6:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
48°F
London, KY
64 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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