How far is Nevada, KY from Cold Spring, KY?
The driving distance from Nevada, KY to Cold Spring, KY is about 121 miles (194.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95 miles (152.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Owen County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nevada and Cold Spring.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nevada and Cold Spring.
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Start on Bugg Road
2 m · 5 sec · Bugg Road
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Turn left onto Perryville Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · Perryville Road
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Continue on Perryville Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Perryville Street
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Continue on Mooreland Avenue
1070 ft · 25 sec · Mooreland Avenue
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Turn left onto South College Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South College Street
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Continue on Louisville Road
17.7 mi · 20 min · Louisville Road
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Continue on Bypass North
2.5 mi · 3 min · Bypass North
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Continue on Frankfort Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Frankfort Road
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Continue on Lawrenceburg Road
6.2 mi · 7 min · Lawrenceburg Road
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Continue on West Frankfort Connector
2.8 mi · 4 min · West Frankfort Connector
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Turn left onto Wilkinson Boulevard
1.8 mi · 2 min · Wilkinson Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
749 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Holmes Street
108 m · 5 sec · Holmes Street
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Continue on Owenton Road
24.3 mi · 28 min · Owenton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Roland Avenue
1517 ft · 29 sec · Roland Avenue
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Continue on Warsaw Road
7.7 mi · 9 min · Warsaw Road
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Turn right onto Glencoe Road
8.1 mi · 9 min · Glencoe Road
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Take the exit right
1771 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
14.3 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
12.1 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275
1620 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 275 East
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Alexandria
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue on Alexandria Pike
1.4 mi · 3 min · Alexandria Pike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alexandria Pike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nevada and Cold Spring.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Owenton Road
Continue on Owenton Road
24.3 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Nevada and Sunny near Cold Spring.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nevada to Cold Spring?
The road trip is about 121 miles (194.8 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Gratz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Nevada and 60.5 miles from Cold Spring.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95 miles (152.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 1:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.10 one way or $32.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nevada and Sunny near Cold Spring.
Stop Ideas Near Gratz
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gratz.
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Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nevada and Cold Spring. Straight-line distance: 95.04 mi (152.95 km).
#1 Nevada
Nevada is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.6964600, -84.9096800 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cold Spring
City in Minnesota, United States
| Population | 6,628 |
| Coordinates | 39.0217300, -84.4399400 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cold Spring (-84.43994, 39.02173)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.10 | $32.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.16 | $36.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.87 | $39.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.65 | $45.30 |
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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