Origin
Nevada, KY
Afternoon in Nevada on Sunday
Local time
2:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nevada, KY to Hendron, KY
Drive Time
4h 22m
Distance
235.4 mi
379 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
Photo: Vietnam Hidden Light
Trip Overview
The drive from Nevada, KY to Hendron, KY covers 235.4 miles and takes about 4h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Western Kentucky Parkway, I 69, Bluegrass Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 98.9 miles on Western Kentucky Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
117.7 miles from Nevada, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 4h 22m highway drive covering 235.4 miles, with most of the trip on Western Kentucky Parkway and I 69. The longest continuous stretch is about 98.9 miles on Western Kentucky Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Western Kentucky Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 98.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Western Kentucky Parkway and I 69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 61.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 235.4 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 61.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
61.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 91C-A
Toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Wes...
8
61.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 91C-B
Toward US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western...
6
61.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Paducah, Elizabethtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Paducah, Elizabethtown
7
198.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 38m in
|
I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 toward I 24 West, I 69 South: Paducah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 68B
Toward I 24 West, I 69 South: Paducah
6
232.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 16m in
Take the exit toward US 62, US 45: Paducah, Mayfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward US 62, US 45: Paducah, Mayfield
Towns Along This Route
Between Nevada, KY and Hendron, KY, road signs point toward Bluegrass Parkway West, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West and Elizabethtown.
Bluegrass Parkway West
35.2 mi in
|
~41m
Paducah
61.3 mi in
|
~1h 10m
Western Kentucky Parkway West
61.6 mi in
|
~1h 11m
Elizabethtown
61.8 mi in
|
~1h 11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky Parkway | 98.9 mi | 1h 46m |
| I 69 | 53.6 mi | 57m |
| Bluegrass Parkway | 23.9 mi | 25m |
| I 24 | 18.4 mi | 19m |
| Springfield Road | 15.6 mi | 17m |
| US 150 | 15 mi | 17m |
| Perryville Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| I 65 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Western Kentucky Parkway
— 98.9 mi, about 1h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nevada, KY and Hendron, KY.
1
Start on Bugg Road
7 ft
·
2 sec
·
Bugg Road
2
Turn right onto US 68
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Perryville Road
3
Turn right onto US 68; US 150; KY 52
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
·
East 2nd Street
4
Continue on US 150
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Springfield Road
5
Turn left onto US 150
92 ft
·
1 sec
·
US 150
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 150
15 mi
·
17 min
·
US 150
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Bluegrass Parkway West
8
Merge onto Bluegrass Parkway; US 31E Truck
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Bluegrass Parkway; US 31E Truck
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
10
Merge onto I 65
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 65
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 91C-A
Toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 91C-B
Toward US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward Paducah, Elizabethtown
14
Merge onto Western Kentucky Parkway
98 mi
·
1 hr 45 min
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
15
Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
0.8 mi
·
54 sec
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
Exit 38A
Use the none lane.
16
Merge onto I 69
37 mi
·
40 min
·
I 69
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
16 mi
·
17 min
·
I 69
Exit 68B
Toward I 24 West, I 69 South: Paducah
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 24
18 mi
·
19 min
·
I 24
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 7
Toward US 62, US 45: Paducah, Mayfield
20
Turn right onto US 45
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Lone Oak Road
21
Turn right
0.4 mi
·
1 min
22
Turn left onto Elmdale Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Elmdale Road
23
At end of road, turn right onto KY 994
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Old Mayfield Road
24
Turn right onto Summit Drive
346 ft
·
18 sec
·
Summit Drive
25
Turn left onto At Massa Drive
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
At Massa Drive
26
Arrive at destination
At Massa Drive
Trip Plan
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 117.7 miles from Nevada, KY, or about 2h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.9 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 117.7 miles or 2h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hendron, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 235.4 miles and 4h 22m.
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 Western Kentucky Parkway for about 98.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 117.7 mi from Nevada, KY · 2h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
118 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 117.7 miles from Nevada, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Western Kentucky Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.9 miles.
Arriving in Hendron, KY
The final approach into Hendron, 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 Hendron, 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
$35.75 one way
$71.51 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
82 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $39.42 | $78.83 |
| premium | $4.80 | $44.44 | $88.88 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $52.30 | $104.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70.6 | 0 | $24.72 | $11.30 |
| Efficient EV | 58.9 | 0 | $20.60 | $9.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94.2 | 1 | $32.96 | $15.07 |
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Hendron, KY
Afternoon in Hendron on Sunday
Local time
1:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 22m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Hendron, KY covers 235.4 miles and takes about 4h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Western Kentucky Parkway, I 69, Bluegrass Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 117.7 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 $35.75 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 235.4 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 61.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Nevada, KY and Hendron, KY, road signs point toward Bluegrass Parkway West, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West and Elizabethtown.
Was this route helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Hendron, KY
More trips to Hendron, KY
Explore more options from Nevada, KY or browse trips ending in Hendron, KY.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse KY road trips.
Explore maps for Nevada, KY or Hendron, KY on MapSof.net.