How far is Nevada, KY from Cumberland, KY?

The driving distance from Nevada, KY to Cumberland, KY is about 161.9 miles (260.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m 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
161.89 mi
03h 13m
Flight
116.63 mi
187.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.63 mi
Kilometers
187.69 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.89 mi
Kilometers
260.53 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cumberland
Fri, Apr 17, 12:41 PM EDT
Return by in Nevada
Fri, Apr 17, 3:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nevada
2026-04-17T09:28
Arrive Cumberland
Fri, Apr 17, 12:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 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
10:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nevada
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
North Corbin
KY

City in Kentucky, United States of America

From Nevada
80.9 mi
01h 36m
To Cumberland
81 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bugg Road

    2 m · 3 sec · Bugg Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Perryville Road

    111 m · 6 sec · Perryville Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Quirks Run Road

    3.9 mi · 9 min · Quirks Run Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Perryville Road

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Perryville Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Danville Bypass

    5.5 mi · 7 min · South Danville Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on Stanford Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Stanford Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Danville Road

    29 mi · 34 min · Danville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on South Daniel Boone Trail

    2 mi · 3 min · South Daniel Boone Trail

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  13. 13

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Bob Madon Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bob Madon Bypass

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Harlan Road

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Pineville Road

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Pineville Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    20.8 mi · 24 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Frazier Street

    153 m · 14 sec · Frazier Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2234 ft · 46 sec · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Kingdom Come Drive

    27 m · 2 sec · Kingdom Come Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kingdom Come Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Daniel Boone Trail
31.8 mi · 20%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 19%
Danville Road
29 mi · 18%
Harlan Road
15.9 mi · 10%
Pineville Road
13.1 mi · 8%
South Danville Bypass
5.55 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Cumberland Gap Parkway

Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

30.7 mi · 00h 37m

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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.3 mi
116.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Corbin
01h 36m from Nevada
Leave By
10:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Nevada and Partly Cloudy near Cumberland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Nevada to Cumberland?

The road trip is about 161.9 miles (260.5 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?

North Corbin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.9 miles from Nevada and 81 miles from Cumberland.

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

The direct path is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.53 one way or $43.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Nevada and Partly Cloudy near Cumberland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nevada and Cumberland. Straight-line distance: 116.63 mi (187.69 km).

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#1 Nevada

Nevada is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.6964600, -84.9096800
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Cumberland

#2 Cumberland

City in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States

Population1,854
Coordinates36.9781500, -82.9885000
Altitude440
CountryUnited States
Start: Nevada (-84.90968, 37.69646)
End: Cumberland (-82.9885, 36.97815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.71 gal
21.62 L · about $21.53
Round trip
$43.06
11.42 gal · 43.24 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.5 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.53 $43.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.28 $48.57
Premium $4.65 $26.57 $53.15
Diesel $5.30 $30.29 $60.57

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Nevada and Cumberland. The current time is 09:28:12.

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.