How far is Burlington, KY from Nevada, KY?
The driving distance from Burlington, KY to Nevada, KY is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Owen County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burlington and Nevada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington and Nevada.
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Start on Jefferson Street
21 m · 5 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
975 ft · 22 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Burlington Pike
4.4 mi · 7 min · Burlington Pike
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Take the ramp right toward I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville
1.6 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left
6.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville
14.8 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Owenton, Glencoe
1387 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left
8.2 mi · 9 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Warsaw Road
7.7 mi · 9 min · Warsaw Road
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Continue on Roland Avenue
1517 ft · 29 sec · Roland Avenue
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Turn slight left onto North Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Frankfort Highway
24.2 mi · 27 min · Frankfort Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1316 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilkinson Boulevard
1.7 mi · 2 min · Wilkinson Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Frankfort Connector
2.8 mi · 4 min · West Frankfort Connector
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Continue on Lawrenceburg Road
6.1 mi · 8 min · Lawrenceburg Road
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Continue on Frankfort Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Frankfort Road
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Continue on Bypass North
2.5 mi · 3 min · Bypass North
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Continue on Old Frankfort Road
4.5 mi · 5 min · Old Frankfort Road
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Continue straight
15.2 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto Mooreland Avenue
1070 ft · 18 sec · Mooreland Avenue
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Continue on Perryville Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Perryville Street
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Continue on Perryville Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · Perryville Road
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Turn right onto Bugg Road
2 m · 1 sec · Bugg Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bugg Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Burlington and Nevada.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Frankfort Highway
Turn right onto Frankfort Highway
24.2 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Burlington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Nevada.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burlington to Nevada?
The road trip is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km) and usually takes 02h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gratz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.6 miles from Burlington and 62 miles from Nevada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.65 one way or $31.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Burlington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Nevada.
Stop Ideas Near Gratz
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gratz.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Nevada. Straight-line distance: 92.52 mi (148.89 km).
#1 Burlington
Census-designated place in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 15,926 |
| Coordinates | 39.0275600, -84.7241100 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nevada
Nevada is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.6964600, -84.9096800 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Perryville Road (-84.909655, 37.696454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $15.65 | $31.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.65 | $35.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.31 | $38.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.01 | $44.02 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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