How far is Lyndon, KY from Nevada, KY?

The driving distance from Lyndon, KY to Nevada, KY is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54 miles (86.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.28 mi
01h 19m
Flight
54.03 mi
86.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.03 mi
Kilometers
86.95 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.28 mi
Kilometers
117.94 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nevada
Thu, Oct 15, 10:03 PM EDT
Return by in Lyndon
Thu, Oct 15, 11:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lyndon
2026-10-15T20:44
Arrive Nevada
Thu, Oct 15, 10:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lyndon
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
Frankfort
KY

County seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city

From Lyndon
35.4 mi
00h 39m
To Nevada
38 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
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 Lyndon and Nevada.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Roland Avenue

    15 m · 8 sec · Roland Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lyndon Lane

    3230 ft · 2 min · Lyndon Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Shelbyville Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Shelbyville Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Blankenbaker Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Blankenbaker Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    2047 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    30.1 mi · 32 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 151: Graefenburg , Lawrenceburg

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on KY 151: Graefenburg , Lawrenceburg

    147 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    6.6 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Bypass North

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Bypass North

  11. 11

    Continue on Old Frankfort Road

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Old Frankfort Road

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Mooreland Avenue

    1070 ft · 18 sec · Mooreland Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Perryville Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Perryville Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Perryville Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Perryville Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Bugg Road

    2 m · 1 sec · Bugg Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bugg Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blankenbaker Parkway
32.1 mi · 44%
Old Frankfort Road
19.6 mi · 27%
Perryville Road
5.19 mi · 7%
Shelbyville Road
2.83 mi · 4%
Bypass North
2.54 mi · 3%
Perryville Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Blankenbaker Parkway

Merge slight left

30.1 mi · 00h 32m

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
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
54 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frankfort
00h 39m from Lyndon
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lyndon 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 Lyndon to Nevada?

The road trip is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Frankfort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Lyndon and 38 miles from Nevada.

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

The direct path is about 54 miles (86.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.35 one way or $20.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Frankfort

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

78 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

104 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

106 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

108 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lyndon and Nevada. Straight-line distance: 54.03 mi (86.95 km).

Lyndon

#1 Lyndon

City in the United States

Population11,445
Coordinates38.2567400, -85.6016300
Altitude177
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: Roland Avenue (-85.601623, 38.256725)
End: Perryville Road (-84.909655, 37.696454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.79 L · about $10.35
Round trip
$20.69
5.18 gal · 19.58 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $10.35 $20.69
Mid-grade $4.56 $11.81 $23.62
Premium $5.00 $12.94 $25.89
Diesel $6.12 $15.84 $31.69

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 Lyndon and Nevada. The current time is 20:44:12.

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.