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Trip from Nevada, KY to Hodgenville, KY

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

Drive Time

1h 19m

Distance

61.7 mi

99 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 14m ★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m

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

city in LaRue County, Kentucky, United States

Hodgenville, KY

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Trip Overview

Nevada, KY to Hodgenville, KY is 61.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 19 minutes via Springfield Road and US 150, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region of Kentucky, offering a straightforward journey between two points. The drive is characterized by a mixed highway profile, suggesting you'll experience both faster road sections and more local driving. With only one day recommended and minimal stops, this route is ideal for a quick transit or a short excursion where efficiency is key.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 61.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (30%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile.

Drive Character

This route offers a mixed drive, with about 30% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate segments along Springfield Road, US 150, and New Haven Road, providing a varied driving experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.6 miles on Springfield Road, giving you a good period of consistent travel before potential changes in road type or speed. Expect a blend of quicker travel on main roads and more localized driving as you approach your destination.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Springfield Road is the longest continuous segment at about 15.6 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 Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 19m drive. You will face about 8 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 4 miles (US 68; US 150; KY 52 / East 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.2 miles (US 150): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 68 / Perryville Road

Turn right onto US 68 / Perryville Road

Navigation decision point

4
4 mi into trip | ~6m in | US 68; US 150; KY 52 / East 2nd Street

Turn right onto US 68; US 150; KY 52 / East 2nd Street

Navigation decision point

4
20.2 mi into trip | ~24m in | US 150

Keep slight right at fork onto US 150

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
35.2 mi into trip | ~41m in

Take the exit toward Bluegrass Parkway West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward Bluegrass Parkway West
5
38.8 mi into trip | ~45m in | US 31E Truck

Take the exit onto US 31E Truck toward Bardstown, New Haven

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Bardstown, New Haven

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Nevada, KY and Hodgenville, KY, road signs point toward Bluegrass Parkway West, Bardstown and New Haven.

Bluegrass Parkway West

35.2 mi in | ~41m

Bardstown

38.8 mi in | ~45m | via US 31E Truck

New Haven

38.8 mi in | ~45m | via US 31E Truck

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Springfield Road 15.6 mi 17m
US 150 15 mi 17m
New Haven Road 10.3 mi 15m
Bardstown Road 10 mi 14m
Perryville Road 4 mi 6m
Bluegrass Parkway 3.4 mi 3m
North Main Street 1.7 mi 2m
East 2nd Street 0.6 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Springfield Road — 15.6 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nevada, KY and Hodgenville, 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

3.4 mi · 3 min · Bluegrass Parkway; US 31E Truck
9

Take the exit onto US 31E Truck

0.3 mi · 46 sec · US 31E Truck
Toward Bardstown, New Haven
10

At end of road, turn left onto US 31E

10 mi · 15 min · New Haven Road
11

Continue on US 31E

1.7 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
12

Continue on US 31E

10 mi · 14 min · Bardstown Road
13

Continue on US 31E; KY 84

0.5 mi · 46 sec · East Main Street
14

Arrive at destination

US 31E; KY 84; KY 210

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 30.8 mi from Nevada, KY · 36m into the drive

Downtown Bardstown, KY, KY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bardstown, KY

31 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

Lebanon, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bardstown, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.8 miles from Nevada, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hodgenville, KY

The final approach into Hodgenville, 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

$9.65 one way

$19.29 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $10.59 $21.18
premium $4.89 $11.87 $23.75
diesel $5.61 $13.62 $27.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.5 0 $6.48 $2.96
Efficient EV 15.4 0 $5.40 $2.47
EV Truck/SUV 24.7 0 $8.64 $3.95

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 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

Evening in Nevada on Friday

Local time

7:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hodgenville, KY

Evening in Hodgenville on Friday

Local time

7:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

22 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 19m 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 Hodgenville, KY covers 61.7 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Springfield Road, US 150, New Haven Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 30.8 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 $9.65 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 19m drive. You will face about 8 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 4 miles (US 68; US 150; KY 52 / East 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.2 miles (US 150): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Between Nevada, KY and Hodgenville, KY, road signs point toward Bluegrass Parkway West, Bardstown and New Haven.

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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