How far is Cynthiana, KY from Nevada, KY?
The driving distance from Cynthiana, KY to Nevada, KY is about 73.6 miles (118.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
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 Woodford County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cynthiana and Nevada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cynthiana and Nevada.
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Start on North Church Street
1023 ft · 35 sec · North Church Street
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Turn right onto West Bridge Street
999 ft · 30 sec · West Bridge Street
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Turn left onto John Hunt Morgan Bridge
108 m · 10 sec · John Hunt Morgan Bridge
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Continue on Paris Pike
1.7 mi · 3 min · Paris Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Leesburg Pike
40 m · 6 sec · Leesburg Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Leesburg Pike
3.5 mi · 5 min · Leesburg Pike
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Turn left
82 m · 12 sec
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Continue on Russell Cave Road
19.8 mi · 30 min · Russell Cave Road
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Turn right onto West New Circle Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · West New Circle Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles
1848 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Versailles Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
12.2 mi · 13 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127 South: Harrodsburg, Danville
1343 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
15 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 Cynthiana 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.
Russell Cave Road
Continue on Russell Cave Road
19.8 mi · 00h 30m
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 Cynthiana 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 Cynthiana to Nevada?
The road trip is about 73.6 miles (118.4 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Versailles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Cynthiana and 37.8 miles from Nevada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.80 one way or $19.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cynthiana and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Nevada.
Stop Ideas Near Versailles
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 Versailles.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cynthiana and Nevada. Straight-line distance: 58.48 mi (94.12 km).
#1 Cynthiana
City in Harrison County, Kentucky, in the United States
| Population | 6,300 |
| Coordinates | 38.3903500, -84.2941000 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| 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: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $9.80 | $19.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.06 | $22.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.10 | $24.20 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.79 | $27.58 |
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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