How far is Louisa, KY from Nevada, KY?

The driving distance from Louisa, KY to Nevada, KY is about 183.6 miles (295.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129 miles (207.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
183.55 mi
03h 00m
Flight
129.01 mi
207.62 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.01 mi
Kilometers
207.62 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.55 mi
Kilometers
295.4 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nevada
Thu, May 21, 11:05 PM EDT
Return by in Louisa
Fri, May 22, 2:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Louisa
2026-05-21T20:05
Arrive Nevada
Thu, May 21, 11:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Louisa
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Owingsville
KY

City in Bath County, Kentucky

From Louisa
91 mi
01h 30m
To Nevada
92.5 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Madison Street

    1846 ft · 35 sec · East Madison Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old US Hwy 23

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Old US Hwy 23

  3. 3

    Turn right

    21.3 mi · 24 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1610 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    108.6 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington

    2152 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West New Circle Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · West New Circle Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles

    1848 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Versailles Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    12.2 mi · 13 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127 South: Harrodsburg, Danville

    1343 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    15 mi · 18 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Mooreland Avenue

    1070 ft · 18 sec · Mooreland Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Perryville Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Perryville Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Perryville Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Perryville Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Bugg Road

    2 m · 1 sec · Bugg Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bugg Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisa 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old US Hwy 23
110 mi · 60%
US 127 South
15.3 mi · 8%
Bluegrass Parkway
12.2 mi · 7%
West New Circle Road
5.81 mi · 3%
Perryville Road
5.19 mi · 3%
Versailles Road
4.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Old US Hwy 23

Merge slight left

109 mi · 01h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.6 mi
129 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Owingsville
01h 30m from Louisa
Leave By
10:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Louisa 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 Louisa to Nevada?

The road trip is about 183.6 miles (295.4 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Owingsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91 miles from Louisa and 92.5 miles from Nevada.

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

The direct path is about 129 miles (207.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.6 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 10:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.44 one way or $48.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Louisa and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nevada.

Stop Ideas Near Owingsville

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

56 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

95 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

105 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

119 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Louisa and Nevada. Straight-line distance: 129.01 mi (207.62 km).

Louisa

#1 Louisa

City in Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA

Population2,325
Coordinates38.1142500, -82.6032100
Altitude178
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 Madison Street (-82.603344, 38.114434)
End: Perryville Road (-84.909655, 37.696454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.48 gal
24.52 L · about $24.44
Round trip
$48.87
12.96 gal · 49.04 L
Estimated CO2
57.6 kg one way
Round trip: 115.2 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.44 $48.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.56 $55.12
Premium $4.65 $30.16 $60.32
Diesel $5.30 $34.37 $68.74

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Louisa and Nevada. The current time is 20:05:16.

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.