How far is Mount Sterling, KY from Nevada, KY?

The driving distance from Mount Sterling, KY to Nevada, KY is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
79.57 mi
01h 26m
Flight
58.28 mi
93.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.28 mi
Kilometers
93.79 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.57 mi
Kilometers
128.06 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nevada
Thu, May 7, 12:45 PM EDT
Return by in Mount Sterling
Thu, May 7, 2:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Sterling
2026-05-07T11:18
Arrive Nevada
Thu, May 7, 12:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Sterling
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
Crestwood
KY

Human settlement in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Mount Sterling
39.8 mi
00h 43m
To Nevada
39.8 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Sterling and Nevada.

  1. 1

    Start on North Bank Street

    34 m · 10 sec · North Bank Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    118 m · 12 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Maysville Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Maysville Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Maysville Road

    2302 ft · 49 sec · Maysville Road

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left

    1511 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 64

    27.5 mi · 30 min · Interstate Highway 64

  7. 7

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

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

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

    2152 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West New Circle Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · West New Circle Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles

    1848 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Versailles Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    12.2 mi · 13 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  16. 16

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

    1343 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    15 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Mooreland Avenue

    1070 ft · 18 sec · Mooreland Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Perryville Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Perryville Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Perryville Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Perryville Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Bugg Road

    2 m · 1 sec · Bugg Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bugg Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Sterling 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Interstate Highway 64
27.5 mi · 35%
US 127 South
15.3 mi · 19%
Bluegrass Parkway
12.2 mi · 15%
West New Circle Road
5.81 mi · 7%
Perryville Road
5.19 mi · 7%
Versailles Road
4.51 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Interstate Highway 64

Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 64

27.5 mi · 00h 30m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
58.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crestwood
00h 43m from Mount Sterling
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mount Sterling and Mostly Sunny near Nevada.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Sterling to Nevada?

The road trip is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Crestwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Mount Sterling and 39.8 miles from Nevada.

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

The direct path is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.60 one way or $21.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mount Sterling and Mostly Sunny near Nevada.

Stop Ideas Near Crestwood

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

96 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

113 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Sterling and Nevada. Straight-line distance: 58.28 mi (93.79 km).

Mount Sterling

#1 Mount Sterling

City in Montgomery County, Kentucky

Population7,246
Coordinates38.0564700, -83.9432600
Altitude297
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: North Bank Street (-83.943468, 38.056425)
End: Perryville Road (-84.909655, 37.696454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.63 L · about $10.60
Round trip
$21.19
5.62 gal · 21.26 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.60 $21.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.95 $23.90
Premium $4.65 $13.08 $26.16
Diesel $5.30 $14.90 $29.81

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Sterling and Nevada. The current time is 11:18:26.

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.