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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Quick Snapshot
Road
73.57 mi
01h 27m
Flight
58.48 mi
94.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.48 mi
Kilometers
94.12 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.57 mi
Kilometers
118.4 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nevada
Fri, Apr 17, 12:22 PM EDT
Return by in Cynthiana
Fri, Apr 17, 1:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cynthiana
2026-04-17T10:55
Arrive Nevada
Fri, Apr 17, 12:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cynthiana
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
Versailles
KY

City in Woodford County, Kentucky, United States

From Cynthiana
35.7 mi
00h 43m
To Nevada
37.8 mi
00h 43m

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 Cynthiana and Nevada.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cynthiana and Nevada.

  1. 1

    Start on North Church Street

    1023 ft · 35 sec · North Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Bridge Street

    999 ft · 30 sec · West Bridge Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto John Hunt Morgan Bridge

    108 m · 10 sec · John Hunt Morgan Bridge

  4. 4

    Continue on Paris Pike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Paris Pike

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Leesburg Pike

    40 m · 6 sec · Leesburg Pike

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Leesburg Pike

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Leesburg Pike

  7. 7

    Turn left

    82 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Russell Cave Road

    19.8 mi · 30 min · Russell Cave Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West New Circle Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · West New Circle Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles

    1848 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Versailles Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    12.2 mi · 13 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127 South: Harrodsburg, Danville

    1343 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    15 mi · 18 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Mooreland Avenue

    1070 ft · 18 sec · Mooreland Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Perryville Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Perryville Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Perryville Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Perryville Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Bugg Road

    2 m · 1 sec · Bugg Road

  21. 21

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Russell Cave Road
19.8 mi · 27%
US 127 South
15.3 mi · 21%
Bluegrass Parkway
12.2 mi · 17%
West New Circle Road
5.5 mi · 7%
Perryville Road
5.19 mi · 7%
Versailles Road
4.51 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
58.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Versailles
00h 43m from Cynthiana
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Versailles, 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 Versailles.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

93 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Maysville

107 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

118 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

119 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cynthiana and Nevada. Straight-line distance: 58.48 mi (94.12 km).

Cynthiana

#1 Cynthiana

City in Harrison County, Kentucky, in the United States

Population6,300
Coordinates38.3903500, -84.2941000
Altitude224
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: North Church Street (-84.294179, 38.390354)
End: Perryville Road (-84.909655, 37.696454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.83 L · about $9.80
Round trip
$19.61
5.2 gal · 19.66 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Cynthiana and Nevada. The current time is 10:55:56.

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.