How far is Earlington, KY from Nevada, KY?

The driving distance from Earlington, KY to Nevada, KY is about 171.1 miles (275.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.6 miles (234.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
171.15 mi
02h 45m
Flight
145.62 mi
234.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.62 mi
Kilometers
234.35 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.15 mi
Kilometers
275.44 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nevada
Sat, May 30, 11:24 PM EDT
Return by in Earlington
Sun, May 31, 1:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Earlington
2026-05-30T19:39
Arrive Nevada
Sat, May 30, 10:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:45 AM to 1:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Earlington
9:30 PM CDT
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
Clarkson
KY

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

From Earlington
84.5 mi
01h 22m
To Nevada
86.6 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
6 mph ENE
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Earlington and Nevada.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    102 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Robinson Street

    69 m · 12 sec · South Robinson Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cs-3021

    138 m · 25 sec · Cs-3021

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Railroad Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Railroad Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Hopkinsville Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Hopkinsville Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Cross Street

    2768 ft · 55 sec · Cross Street

  7. 7

    Continue on White City Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · White City Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1358 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 169 South: Hopkinsville

    1.1 km · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown

    1750 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    98.5 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

    1955 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

    3052 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown

    3252 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    23.8 mi · 26 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Bardstown

    1394 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Springfield Road

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Springfield Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Bardstown Road

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Bardstown Road

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    28 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    16.2 mi · 18 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Bragg Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South Bragg Street

  24. 24

    Turn straight

    1.5 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Bugg Road

    2 m · 1 sec · Bugg Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bugg Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Earlington and Nevada.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
98.5 mi · 58%
Bardstown Road
25.4 mi · 15%
Bluegrass Parkway
23.8 mi · 14%
Springfield Road
5.63 mi · 3%
White City Road
3.45 mi · 2%
South Bragg Street
3.1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Western Kentucky Parkway

Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

98.5 mi · 01h 46m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.5 mi
145.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarkson
01h 22m from Earlington
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Earlington 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 Earlington to Nevada?

The road trip is about 171.1 miles (275.4 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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 84.5 miles from Earlington and 86.6 miles from Nevada.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 145.6 miles (234.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 1:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.78 one way or $45.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Earlington and Nevada, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Earlington and Mostly Sunny near Nevada.

Stop Ideas Near Clarkson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

93 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Madisonville, KY

113 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Earlington and Nevada. Straight-line distance: 145.62 mi (234.35 km).

Earlington

#1 Earlington

City in Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,321
Coordinates37.2742100, -87.5119400
Altitude129
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: East Main Street (-87.512009, 37.274276)
End: Perryville Road (-84.909655, 37.696454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.04 gal
22.86 L · about $22.78
Round trip
$45.55
12.08 gal · 45.72 L
Estimated CO2
53.7 kg one way
Round trip: 107.4 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.78 $45.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.69 $51.38
Premium $4.65 $28.11 $56.22
Diesel $5.30 $32.04 $64.07

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 · May 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Earlington, KY and Nevada, KY. The current time in Earlington is 19:39:05, although it is 20:39:05 in Nevada.

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.