The drive from Nevada, KY to Lewisport, KY covers 139.1 miles and takes about 2h 47m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 60, Bluegrass Parkway, Springfield Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.5 miles on US 60.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.75 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
69.5 miles from Nevada, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 24m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 47m. Total distance: 139.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 47m highway drive covering 139.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 60 and Bluegrass Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 55.5 miles on US 60.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 60 is the longest continuous segment at about 55.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 60 and Bluegrass Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 68 / Perryville Road.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 139.1 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: 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 35.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 68 / Perryville Road
Turn right onto US 68 / Perryville Road
Navigation decision point
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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
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
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59.9 mi into trip|~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward US 62, KY 61: Elizabethtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 94
Toward US 62, KY 61: Elizabethtown
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60.2 mi into trip|~1h 9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 62: Historic Downtown Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward US 62: Historic Downtown Elizabethtown,...
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 Lewisport, KY, road signs point toward Bluegrass Parkway West and Elizabethtown.
Bluegrass Parkway West
35.2 mi in|~41m
Elizabethtown
60.2 mi in|~1h 9m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 60
55.5 mi
1h 5m
Bluegrass Parkway
23.9 mi
25m
Springfield Road
15.6 mi
17m
US 150
15 mi
17m
Joe Prather Highway
10.4 mi
12m
North Dixie Highway
4.9 mi
8m
Perryville Road
4 mi
6m
Ring Road
4 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
US 60
— 55.5 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nevada, KY and Lewisport, 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 right at fork
0.4 mi·52 sec
10
Merge onto I 65
0.2 mi·14 sec·I 65
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 94Toward US 62, KY 61: ElizabethtownUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
212 ft·7 sec
Toward US 62: Historic Downtown Elizabethtown, ElizabethtownUse the left / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto US 62; KY 61
0.7 mi·1 min·North Mulberry Street
14
Turn right onto KY 3005
4.0 mi·6 min·Ring Road
15
Turn right onto US 31W
4.5 mi·7 min·North Dixie Highway
16
Keep slight right at fork onto US 31W
0.5 mi·48 sec·North Dixie Highway
17
Turn left onto KY 313
10 mi·12 min·Joe Prather Highway
18
Continue on KY 144
2.4 mi·2 min·Flaherty Road
19
Turn left onto US 60
55 mi·1 hr 5 min·US 60
20
Turn right onto KY 657
1.0 mi·1 min·4th Street
21
Turn right onto Pell Street
56 ft·2 sec·Pell Street
22
Arrive at destination
Pell 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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.5 miles from Nevada, KY, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.5 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 31 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.5 miles or 1h 24m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lewisport, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 139.1 miles and 2h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 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 US 60 for about 55.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 69.5 mi from Nevada, KY
· 1h 24m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
National Historical Park
For over a century people from around the world have come to rural Central Kentucky to honor the humble beginnings of our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. His early life on Kentucky's frontier shaped...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 52.8
The US Army established Camp Nelson as a fortified supply depot in April 1863. Over the next 3 years, the site evolved into a massive recruitment and training center for United States Colored Troops a...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.75 one way
$43.49 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$23.88
$47.75
premium
$4.89
$26.77
$53.54
diesel
$5.61
$30.71
$61.42
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.7
0
$14.61
$6.68
Efficient EV
34.8
0
$12.17
$5.56
EV Truck/SUV
55.6
0
$19.47
$8.90
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% 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
Morning
in Nevada on Saturday
Local time
8:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lewisport, KY
Morning
in Lewisport on Saturday
Local time
7:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
19 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
2h 47m 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 Lewisport, KY covers 139.1 miles and takes about 2h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 60, Bluegrass Parkway, Springfield Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.5 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 $21.75 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 139.1 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: 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 35.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Between Nevada, KY and Lewisport, KY, road signs point toward Bluegrass Parkway West and Elizabethtown.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
