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

The driving distance from Mount Vernon, KY to Nevada, KY is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
44.94 mi
00h 52m
Flight
39.2 mi
63.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.2 mi
Kilometers
63.08 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.94 mi
Kilometers
72.32 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nevada
Sun, Apr 19, 7:51 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Vernon
Sun, Apr 19, 8:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Vernon
2026-04-19T06:59
Arrive Nevada
Sun, Apr 19, 7:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Vernon
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
Stanford
KY

City in Lincoln County, Kentucky

From Mount Vernon
22.4 mi
00h 26m
To Nevada
22.5 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph WNW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Daniel Boone Trail

    5 m · 2 sec · South Daniel Boone Trail

  2. 2

    Continue on Crab Orchard Road

    29 mi · 34 min · Crab Orchard Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Stanford Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Stanford Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto South Danville Bypass

    5.5 mi · 7 min · South Danville Bypass

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Perryville Road

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Perryville Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Quirks Run Road

    3.9 mi · 9 min · Quirks Run Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Perryville Road

    111 m · 12 sec · Perryville Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Bugg Road

    2 m · 1 sec · Bugg Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bugg Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Vernon 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
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crab Orchard Road
29 mi · 64%
South Danville Bypass
5.5 mi · 12%
Perryville Road
4.54 mi · 10%
Quirks Run Road
3.87 mi · 9%
Stanford Road
2.04 mi · 5%
South Daniel Boone Trail
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Crab Orchard Road

Continue on Crab Orchard Road

29 mi · 00h 34m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
39.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanford
00h 26m from Mount Vernon
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon to Nevada?

The road trip is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Stanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Mount Vernon and 22.5 miles from Nevada.

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

The direct path is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.00 one way or $11.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Mount Vernon and Chance Rain Showers near Nevada.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Nevada. Straight-line distance: 39.2 mi (63.08 km).

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#1 Mount Vernon

City in Rockcastle County, Kentucky

Population2,499
Coordinates37.3528600, -84.3404900
Altitude360
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: South Daniel Boone Trail (-84.340486, 37.352867)
End: Perryville Road (-84.909655, 37.696454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6 L · about $6.00
Round trip
$11.99
3.18 gal · 12 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.00 $11.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.76 $13.52
Premium $4.65 $7.40 $14.80
Diesel $5.30 $8.43 $16.87

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Vernon and Nevada. The current time is 06:59:29.

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.