How far is Dawson Springs, KY from Nevada, KY?
The driving distance from Dawson Springs, KY to Nevada, KY is about 177.1 miles (285 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157 miles (252.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
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 Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dawson Springs and Nevada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dawson Springs and Nevada.
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Start on South Main Street
6 m · 3 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Arcadia Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · East Arcadia Avenue
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Turn left onto Industrial Parkway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Industrial Parkway
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Continue on Charleston Road
147 m · 11 sec · Charleston Road
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Take the ramp right
1232 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
13 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
1783 ft · 22 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
98.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
1955 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
3052 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown
3252 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
23.8 mi · 26 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bardstown
1394 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Springfield Road
5.6 mi · 6 min · Springfield Road
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Continue on Bardstown Road
9.2 mi · 11 min · Bardstown Road
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Keep slight left
28 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right
16.2 mi · 18 min
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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 Dawson Springs and Nevada.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Western Kentucky Parkway
Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
98.9 mi · 01h 46m
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.
Sunny leaving Dawson Springs and Sunny near Nevada.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dawson Springs to Nevada?
The road trip is about 177.1 miles (285 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Clarkson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.5 miles from Dawson Springs and 88.7 miles from Nevada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157 miles (252.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.57 one way or $47.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Dawson Springs and Nevada, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dawson Springs and Sunny near Nevada.
Stop Ideas Near Clarkson
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 Clarkson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dawson Springs and Nevada. Straight-line distance: 156.99 mi (252.65 km).
#1 Dawson Springs
City in Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 2,629 |
| Coordinates | 37.1672700, -87.6925100 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| 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: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $23.57 | $47.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.58 | $53.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.09 | $58.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.15 | $66.30 |
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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