How far is Fort Thomas, KY from Nevada, KY?

The driving distance from Fort Thomas, KY to Nevada, KY is about 128.8 miles (207.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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
128.79 mi
02h 15m
Flight
98.49 mi
158.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.49 mi
Kilometers
158.5 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.79 mi
Kilometers
207.27 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nevada
Thu, Oct 15, 11:03 PM EDT
Return by in Fort Thomas
Fri, Oct 16, 1:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Thomas
2026-10-15T20:47
Arrive Nevada
Thu, Oct 15, 11:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Thomas
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
Owenton
KY

City in Kentucky, USA

From Fort Thomas
61.3 mi
01h 07m
To Nevada
67.4 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE
Destination
83°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Thomas and Nevada.

  1. 1

    Start on South Fort Thomas Avenue

    106 m · 12 sec · South Fort Thomas Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Tremont Avenue

    1778 ft · 1 min · Tremont Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Grand Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Grand Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 471 North

    2248 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50, I 71 South: Third Street, Columbia Parkway

    582 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West, I 71 South: Third Street

    1561 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    937 ft · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West, I 71 South, I 75 South

    20.4 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville

    14.8 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Owenton, Glencoe

    1387 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Warsaw Road

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Warsaw Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Roland Avenue

    1517 ft · 29 sec · Roland Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Frankfort Highway

    24.2 mi · 27 min · Frankfort Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1316 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Wilkinson Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Wilkinson Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Frankfort Connector

    2.8 mi · 4 min · West Frankfort Connector

  20. 20

    Continue on Lawrenceburg Road

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Lawrenceburg Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Frankfort Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Frankfort Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Bypass North

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Bypass North

  23. 23

    Continue on Old Frankfort Road

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Old Frankfort Road

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 18 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Mooreland Avenue

    1070 ft · 18 sec · Mooreland Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Perryville Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Perryville Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Perryville Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Perryville Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Bugg Road

    2 m · 1 sec · Bugg Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bugg Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Frankfort Highway
24.4 mi · 19%
US 50 West
20.9 mi · 16%
Old Frankfort Road
19.6 mi · 15%
I 71 South
14.8 mi · 12%
Warsaw Road
7.71 mi · 6%
Lawrenceburg Road
6.15 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Frankfort Highway

Turn right onto Frankfort Highway

24.2 mi · 00h 27m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
98.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Owenton
01h 07m from Fort Thomas
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Thomas and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nevada.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Thomas to Nevada?

The road trip is about 128.8 miles (207.3 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Owenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.3 miles from Fort Thomas and 67.4 miles from Nevada.

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

The direct path is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.14 one way or $36.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Thomas and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nevada.

Stop Ideas Near Owenton

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

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

RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

68 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

70 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

86 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Maysville

94 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Thomas and Nevada. Straight-line distance: 98.49 mi (158.5 km).

Fort Thomas

#1 Fort Thomas

City in Kentucky, United States

Population16,261
Coordinates39.0750600, -84.4471600
Altitude262
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: South Fort Thomas Avenue (-84.447182, 39.075061)
End: Perryville Road (-84.909655, 37.696454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.54 gal
17.2 L · about $18.14
Round trip
$36.27
9.08 gal · 34.4 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.7 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $18.14 $36.27
Mid-grade $4.56 $20.70 $41.40
Premium $5.00 $22.69 $45.38
Diesel $6.12 $27.77 $55.54

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Thomas and Nevada. The current time is 20:47:36.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.