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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Halfway Point
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City in Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Bugg Road
2 m · 3 sec · Bugg Road
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Turn right onto Perryville Road
111 m · 6 sec · Perryville Road
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Turn left onto Quirks Run Road
3.9 mi · 9 min · Quirks Run Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Perryville Road
4.5 mi · 5 min · Perryville Road
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Turn right onto South Danville Bypass
5.5 mi · 7 min · South Danville Bypass
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Continue on Stanford Road
2 mi · 2 min · Stanford Road
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Continue on Danville Road
29 mi · 34 min · Danville Road
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Continue on South Daniel Boone Trail
2 mi · 3 min · South Daniel Boone Trail
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Take the ramp slight right
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
29.6 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville
1752 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Corbin Bypass
2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass
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Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway
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Continue on Bob Madon Bypass
1.8 mi · 3 min · Bob Madon Bypass
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Turn left onto Harlan Road
15.9 mi · 18 min · Harlan Road
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Continue on Pineville Road
13.1 mi · 15 min · Pineville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
20.8 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto Frazier Street
153 m · 14 sec · Frazier Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2234 ft · 46 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Kingdom Come Drive
27 m · 2 sec · Kingdom Come Drive
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Nevada
Nevada is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.6964600, -84.9096800 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cumberland
City in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 1,854 |
| Coordinates | 36.9781500, -82.9885000 |
| Altitude | 440 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cumberland (-82.9885, 36.97815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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