How far is Franklin, KY from Nevada, KY?
The driving distance from Franklin, KY to Nevada, KY is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Nevada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Nevada.
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Start on North Water Street
30 m · 10 sec · North Water Street
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Turn left onto East Cedar Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Cedar Street
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Continue on Scottsville Road
3226 ft · 1 min · Scottsville Road
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Turn right onto Rapids Road
78 m · 11 sec · Rapids Road
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Turn left onto Scottsville Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Scottsville Road
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Take the ramp left
1557 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
86.9 mi · 1 hr 33 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 Franklin and Nevada.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Scottsville Road
Merge slight left
86.9 mi · 01h 33m
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 Franklin 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 Franklin to Nevada?
The road trip is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Upton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.1 miles from Franklin and 75.6 miles from Nevada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 1:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.25 one way or $42.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Franklin and Nevada, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Franklin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nevada.
Stop Ideas Near Upton
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 Upton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Nevada. Straight-line distance: 113.8 mi (183.14 km).
#1 Franklin
City in and county seat of Simpson County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 9,046 |
| Coordinates | 36.7222600, -86.5772200 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| 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: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $4.00 | $21.25 | $42.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $24.26 | $48.52 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $26.59 | $53.18 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $32.54 | $65.08 |
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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