How far is Jackson, KY from Nevada, KY?
The driving distance from Jackson, KY to Nevada, KY is about 127.9 miles (205.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
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.
City in and the county seat of Clark County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Nevada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Nevada.
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Start on Hurst Lane
14 m · 4 sec · Hurst Lane
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Turn right onto College Avenue
21 m · 6 sec · College Avenue
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Turn left onto Brown Street
76 m · 7 sec · Brown Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1029 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
786 ft · 23 sec · Washington Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Road
2307 ft · 33 sec · Park Road
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Turn right
18.6 mi · 22 min
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Merge slight left onto Mountain Parkway
42.7 mi · 46 min · Mountain Parkway
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Merge slight left
15.5 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington
2152 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn right onto West New Circle Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · West New Circle Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles
1848 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Versailles Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
12.2 mi · 13 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127 South: Harrodsburg, Danville
1343 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
15 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto Mooreland Avenue
1070 ft · 18 sec · Mooreland Avenue
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Continue on Perryville Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Perryville Street
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Continue on Perryville Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · Perryville Road
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Turn right 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 Jackson 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.
Mountain Parkway
Merge slight left onto Mountain Parkway
42.7 mi · 00h 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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Jackson and Chance Rain Showers near Nevada.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Nevada?
The road trip is about 127.9 miles (205.8 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.9 miles from Jackson and 64 miles from Nevada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.01 one way or $34.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Jackson and Chance Rain Showers near Nevada.
Stop Ideas Near Winchester
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 Winchester.
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Nevada. Straight-line distance: 84.1 mi (135.35 km).
#1 Jackson
City in Breathitt County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 1,917 |
| Coordinates | 37.5531500, -83.3835100 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| 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: 206 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $17.01 | $34.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.18 | $38.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.99 | $41.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.92 | $47.84 |
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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