How far is Jenkins, KY from Nevada, KY?
The driving distance from Jenkins, KY to Nevada, KY is about 171.7 miles (276.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jenkins and Nevada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jenkins and Nevada.
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Start on Cove Avenue
25 m · 9 sec · Cove Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1699 ft · 41 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto C and O Railroad Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · C and O Railroad Road
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At the end of the road, turn sharp left
1524 ft · 25 sec
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Take the exit slight right
10.8 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Whitesburg Bypass
2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitesburg Bypass
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Turn left
9 mi · 10 min
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Continue on Red Fox Road
3.9 mi · 4 min · Red Fox Road
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Continue on Smithsboro Road
5.4 mi · 6 min · Smithsboro Road
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Continue on Whitesburg Road
682 ft · 9 sec · Whitesburg Road
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Continue on Bible Avenue
11.1 mi · 13 min · Bible Avenue
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
1615 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hal Rogers Parkway
59.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Hal Rogers Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
1630 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
17.7 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25: Mount Vernon, Livingston
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
54 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto South Daniel Boone Trail
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Daniel Boone Trail
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Continue on Crab Orchard Road
29 mi · 34 min · Crab Orchard Road
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Continue on Stanford Road
2 mi · 2 min · Stanford Road
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Turn straight onto South Danville Bypass
5.5 mi · 7 min · South Danville Bypass
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Turn left onto Perryville Road
4.5 mi · 5 min · Perryville Road
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Turn right onto Quirks Run Road
3.9 mi · 9 min · Quirks Run Road
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Turn straight onto Perryville Road
111 m · 12 sec · Perryville Road
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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 Jenkins and Nevada.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Hal Rogers Parkway
Merge slight left onto Hal Rogers Parkway
59.3 mi · 01h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Jenkins and Sunny near Nevada.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jenkins to Nevada?
The road trip is about 171.7 miles (276.4 km) and usually takes 03h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Jenkins and 85 miles from Nevada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.85 one way or $45.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jenkins and Sunny near Nevada.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jenkins and Nevada. Straight-line distance: 130.13 mi (209.42 km).
#1 Jenkins
City in Kentucky
| Population | 1,895 |
| Coordinates | 37.1734400, -82.6309900 |
| Altitude | 469 |
| 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: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $22.85 | $45.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.77 | $51.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.20 | $56.41 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.14 | $64.28 |
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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