How far is Columbia, KY from Nevada, KY?
The driving distance from Columbia, KY to Nevada, KY is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 01h 14m.
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.
City in Marion County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Nevada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Nevada.
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Start on Public Square
82 m · 5 sec · Public Square
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Exit the rotary onto Campbellsville Street
2465 ft · 44 sec · Campbellsville Street
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Continue on Campbellsville Road
7.3 mi · 9 min · Campbellsville Road
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Continue on New Columbia Road
10.2 mi · 12 min · New Columbia Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 55, KY 70: West Broadway
103 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Broadway
1.3 km · 57 sec · West Broadway
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Continue on East Broadway Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Street
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Continue on New Lebanon Road
6.1 mi · 7 min · New Lebanon Road
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Continue on New Campbellsville Road
5.3 mi · 6 min · New Campbellsville Road
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Continue on Campbellsville Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Campbellsville Road
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Continue on Jane Todd Crawford Trail
1.6 km · 1 min · Jane Todd Crawford Trail
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Continue on Campbellsville Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Campbellsville Road
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Continue on West Main Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Danville Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Danville Highway
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Continue on Danville Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Danville Road
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Continue on Jane Todd Crawford Trail
2261 ft · 38 sec · Jane Todd Crawford Trail
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Continue on Danville Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Danville Highway
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Continue on New Danville Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · New Danville Highway
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Continue on Danville Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Danville Highway
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Continue on Jane Todd Crawford Trail
5.8 mi · 9 min · Jane Todd Crawford Trail
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Continue on South Buell Street
2871 ft · 52 sec · South Buell Street
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
596 ft · 13 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn left onto South Bragg Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · South Bragg Street
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Turn straight
1.5 km · 1 min
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Turn left 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 Columbia and Nevada.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
New Columbia Road
Continue on New Columbia Road
10.2 mi · 00h 12m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbia and Mostly Sunny near Nevada.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Nevada?
The road trip is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.5 miles from Columbia and 30.6 miles from Nevada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.15 one way or $16.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Columbia and Nevada, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbia and Mostly Sunny near Nevada.
Stop Ideas Near Lebanon
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 Lebanon.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Nevada. Straight-line distance: 46.44 mi (74.73 km).
#1 Columbia
City in Adair County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 4,902 |
| Coordinates | 37.1028400, -85.3063500 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| 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: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.15 | $16.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.19 | $18.37 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.05 | $20.11 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.46 | $22.91 |
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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