The drive from Pineville, KY to Nevada, KY covers 110.6 miles and takes about 2h 14m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Riverview Avenue, I 75, Crab Orchard Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.7 miles on Riverview Avenue.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.29 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
55.3 miles from Pineville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 4m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 110.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 14m drive with frequent turns across 110.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Riverview Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 30.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 25E / Bob Madon Bypass.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 14m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 25E / Bob Madon Bypass): Navigation decision point; at 33.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 63.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 25E / Bob Madon Bypass
Turn left onto US 25E / Bob Madon Bypass
Navigation decision point
4
33.4 mi into trip|~41m in
Take the exit toward I 75 North: Lexington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 75 North: Lexington
5
63.3 mi into trip|~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward US 25: Mount Vernon, Livingston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 25: Mount Vernon, Livingston
5
63.5 mi into trip|~1h 13m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
110.6 mi into trip|~2h 14m in|Bugg Road
Turn left onto Bugg Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Pineville, KY to Nevada, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Livingston along the way.
Livingston
63.3 mi in|~1h 13m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Riverview Avenue
30.7 mi
36m
I 75
29.5 mi
31m
Crab Orchard Road
29 mi
33m
South Danville Bypass
5.5 mi
6m
Perryville Road
4.5 mi
5m
Quirks Run Road
3.9 mi
9m
South Daniel Boone Trail
2.1 mi
3m
Stanford Road
2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Riverview Avenue
— 30.7 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pineville, KY and Nevada, KY.
1
Start on Pine Street
0.1 mi·17 sec·Pine Street
2
Turn left onto US 25E
0.7 mi·1 min·Bob Madon Bypass
3
Continue on US 25E
31 mi·36 min·Riverview Avenue
4
Continue on US 25E
1.9 mi·3 min·Corbin Bypass
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·24 sec
Toward I 75 North: Lexington
6
Merge onto I 75
30 mi·31 min·I 75
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward US 25: Mount Vernon, Livingston
8
Keep slight left at fork
178 ft·5 sec
9
Turn left onto US 25
2.1 mi·3 min·South Daniel Boone Trail
10
Continue on US 150
29 mi·33 min·Crab Orchard Road
11
Continue on US 150
2.0 mi·2 min·Stanford Road
12
Turn straight onto US 150 Bypass
5.5 mi·6 min·South Danville Bypass
13
Turn left onto US 150; KY 52
4.5 mi·5 min·Perryville Road
14
Turn right onto KY 1822
3.9 mi·9 min·Quirks Run Road
15
Turn straight onto US 68
365 ft·11 sec·Perryville Road
16
Turn left onto Bugg Road
7 ft·0 sec·Bugg Road
17
Arrive at destination
Bugg Road
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 55.3 miles from Pineville, KY, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.7 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 24 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.3 miles or 1h 4m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nevada, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pineville, 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 Pineville, KY
This is one driving day of about 110.6 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Pineville, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Riverview Avenue for about 30.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55.3 mi from Pineville, KY
· 1h 4m into the drive
The midpoint is around 55.3 miles from Pineville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Nevada, KY
The final approach into Nevada, 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 Nevada, KY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Cumberland Gap was the first great gateway to the west. Come follow the path of bison, Native Americans, longhunters, and pioneers. Walk where 300,000 people crossed the Appalachians to settle America...
11 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
Park Closure: Little Yellow Creek Bridge Closure - Construction Underway
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...
15 mi from route
~38 min detour
Free
near mile 95.3
The US won a significant victory early in the Civil War at the Battle of Mill Springs. Explore the rolling fields of Kentucky where the battle took place and learn about that state's strategic importa...
27 mi from route
~68 min detour
Free
near mile 68.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.29 one way
$34.58 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$18.98
$37.97
premium
$4.89
$21.28
$42.57
diesel
$5.61
$24.42
$48.84
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.2
0
$11.61
$5.31
Efficient EV
27.7
0
$9.68
$4.42
EV Truck/SUV
44.2
0
$15.48
$7.08
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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 17, 2026
Origin
Pineville, KY
Late night
in Pineville on Saturday
Local time
3:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Nevada, KY
Late night
in Nevada on Saturday
Local time
3:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
London, KY
55 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
4 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 14m 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 Pineville, KY to Nevada, KY covers 110.6 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Riverview Avenue, I 75, Crab Orchard Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.3 miles from Pineville, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.29 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 2h 14m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 25E / Bob Madon Bypass): Navigation decision point; at 33.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 63.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Pineville, KY to Nevada, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Livingston along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, Camp Nelson National Monument and Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument.
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.
