How far is Nevada, KY from Fern Creek, KY?
The driving distance from Nevada, KY to Fern Creek, KY is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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 01h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nevada and Fern Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nevada and Fern Creek.
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Start on Bugg Road
2 m · 3 sec · Bugg Road
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Turn right onto Perryville Road
4 mi · 6 min · Perryville Road
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
3112 ft · 41 sec · East 2nd Street
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Continue on Springfield Road
15.6 mi · 18 min · Springfield Road
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Turn left
28 m · 1 sec
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Keep slight right
15.1 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto East John Rowan Boulevard
3.3 mi · 4 min · East John Rowan Boulevard
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North 3rd Street
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Continue on Louisville Road
12.6 mi · 14 min · Louisville Road
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Continue on Bardstown Rd; Louisville Road
1173 ft · 15 sec · Bardstown Rd; Louisville Road
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Continue on Bardstown Road; Louisville Road
123 m · 5 sec · Bardstown Road; Louisville Road
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Continue on Bardstown Rd;Louisville Road
2.6 mi · 3 min · Bardstown Rd;Louisville Road
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Continue on Mt Washington Bypass
2.5 mi · 3 min · Mt Washington Bypass
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Continue on Bardstown Road
6.3 mi · 8 min · Bardstown Road
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
987 ft · 45 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Fern Creek Road
47 m · 9 sec · Fern Creek Road
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Continue on Fern Creek Road
28 m · 4 sec · Fern Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fern Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nevada and Fern Creek.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Springfield Road
Continue on Springfield Road
15.6 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Nevada and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fern Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nevada to Fern Creek?
The road trip is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Bardstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Nevada and 32.3 miles from Fern Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.11 one way or $18.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Nevada and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fern Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Bardstown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nevada and Fern Creek. Straight-line distance: 48.89 mi (78.68 km).
#1 Nevada
Nevada is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.6964600, -84.9096800 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fern Creek
City in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 18,409 |
| Coordinates | 38.1597900, -85.5877400 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fern Creek (-85.58774, 38.15979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $4.00 | $9.11 | $18.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $10.40 | $20.79 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $11.40 | $22.79 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $13.95 | $27.89 |
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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