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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Quick Snapshot
Road
117.58 mi
02h 03m
Flight
92.52 mi
148.89 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.52 mi
Kilometers
148.89 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.58 mi
Kilometers
189.22 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nevada
Fri, Apr 17, 12:58 PM EDT
Return by in Burlington
Fri, Apr 17, 3:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burlington
2026-04-17T10:55
Arrive Nevada
Fri, Apr 17, 12:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burlington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Gratz
KY

Human settlement in Owen County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Burlington
55.6 mi
01h 01m
To Nevada
62 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Jefferson Street

    21 m · 5 sec · Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    975 ft · 22 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Burlington Pike

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Burlington Pike

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville

    1.6 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville

    14.8 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Owenton, Glencoe

    1387 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Warsaw Road

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Warsaw Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Roland Avenue

    1517 ft · 29 sec · Roland Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Frankfort Highway

    24.2 mi · 27 min · Frankfort Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1316 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Wilkinson Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Wilkinson Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Frankfort Connector

    2.8 mi · 4 min · West Frankfort Connector

  16. 16

    Continue on Lawrenceburg Road

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Lawrenceburg Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Frankfort Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Frankfort Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Bypass North

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Bypass North

  19. 19

    Continue on Old Frankfort Road

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Old Frankfort Road

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 18 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Mooreland Avenue

    1070 ft · 18 sec · Mooreland Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Perryville Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Perryville Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Perryville Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Perryville Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Bugg Road

    2 m · 1 sec · Bugg Road

  25. 25

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Frankfort Highway
24.4 mi · 21%
I 71 South
23.3 mi · 20%
Old Frankfort Road
19.6 mi · 17%
Warsaw Road
7.71 mi · 7%
Lawrenceburg Road
6.15 mi · 5%
Perryville Road
5.19 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
92.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gratz
01h 01m from Burlington
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gratz, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gratz.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

75 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

79 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

80 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

105 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Nevada. Straight-line distance: 92.52 mi (148.89 km).

Burlington

#1 Burlington

Census-designated place in Kentucky, United States

Population15,926
Coordinates39.0275600, -84.7241100
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
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#2 Nevada

Nevada is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.6964600, -84.9096800
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Jefferson Street (-84.724226, 39.027563)
End: Perryville Road (-84.909655, 37.696454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.15 gal
15.71 L · about $15.65
Round trip
$31.30
8.3 gal · 31.42 L
Estimated CO2
36.9 kg one way
Round trip: 73.8 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Burlington and Nevada. The current time is 10:55:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.