How far is Nevada, KY from Cynthiana, KY?

The driving distance from Nevada, KY to Cynthiana, KY is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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
71.19 mi
01h 37m
Flight
58.48 mi
94.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.48 mi
Kilometers
94.12 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.19 mi
Kilometers
114.57 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cynthiana
Fri, Apr 17, 11:05 AM EDT
Return by in Nevada
Fri, Apr 17, 12:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nevada
2026-04-17T09:27
Arrive Cynthiana
Fri, Apr 17, 11:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nevada
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Versailles
KY

City in Woodford County, Kentucky, United States

From Nevada
35.6 mi
00h 48m
To Cynthiana
35.6 mi
00h 48m

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
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bugg Road

    2 m · 5 sec · Bugg Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Perryville Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Perryville Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Perryville Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Perryville Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Mooreland Avenue

    1070 ft · 25 sec · Mooreland Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South College Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South College Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Louisville Road

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Louisville Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    2316 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway

    12 mi · 13 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort

    571 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Versailles Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road

    2735 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New Circle Road

    5.3 mi · 7 min · New Circle Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Russell Cave Road

    19.9 mi · 30 min · Russell Cave Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Leesburg Pike

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Leesburg Pike

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Paris Pike

    46 m · 7 sec · Paris Pike

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Paris Pike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Paris Pike

  18. 18

    Continue on John Hunt Morgan Bridge

    108 m · 13 sec · John Hunt Morgan Bridge

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Bridge Street

    999 ft · 33 sec · West Bridge Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    1023 ft · 33 sec · South Church Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Russell Cave Road
19.9 mi · 28%
Louisville Road
13.3 mi · 19%
Bluegrass Parkway
12 mi · 17%
New Circle Road
5.34 mi · 7%
Perryville Road
5.19 mi · 7%
Versailles Road
4.64 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Russell Cave Road

Turn left onto Russell Cave Road

19.9 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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
58.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Versailles
00h 48m from Nevada
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Nevada and Mostly Sunny near Cynthiana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Versailles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.6 miles from Nevada and 35.6 miles from Cynthiana.

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

The direct path is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.47 one way or $18.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Versailles

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

93 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Maysville

107 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

118 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

119 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nevada and Cynthiana. Straight-line distance: 58.48 mi (94.12 km).

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#1 Nevada

Nevada is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.6964600, -84.9096800
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Cynthiana

#2 Cynthiana

City in Harrison County, Kentucky, in the United States

Population6,300
Coordinates38.3903500, -84.2941000
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Nevada (-84.90968, 37.69646)
End: Cynthiana (-84.2941, 38.39035)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.51 L · about $9.47
Round trip
$18.93
5.02 gal · 19.02 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.47 $18.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.68 $21.35
Premium $4.65 $11.68 $23.36
Diesel $5.30 $13.31 $26.63

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 Cynthiana. The current time is 09:27:54.

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.