How far is Nevada, KY from Franklin, KY?
The driving distance from Nevada, KY to Franklin, KY is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
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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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nevada and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nevada and Franklin.
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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
14.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit left toward Bluegrass Parkway West
1169 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway
23.9 mi · 26 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Keep slight left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
86.8 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 100: Scottsville, Franklin
1279 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Scottsville Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Scottsville Road
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Turn right onto Rapids Road
78 m · 10 sec · Rapids Road
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Turn left onto Scottsville Road
3226 ft · 1 min · Scottsville Road
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Continue on East Cedar Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Cedar Street
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Turn right onto North Water Street
30 m · 4 sec · North Water Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nevada and Franklin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Bluegrass Parkway
Merge slight left
86.8 mi · 01h 33m
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 Mostly Sunny near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nevada to Franklin?
The road trip is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Upton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.1 miles from Nevada and 75.2 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 12:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.17 one way or $42.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Nevada and Franklin, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Nevada and Mostly Sunny near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Upton
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 Upton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nevada and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 113.8 mi (183.14 km).
#1 Nevada
Nevada is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.6964600, -84.9096800 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklin
City in and county seat of Simpson County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 9,046 |
| Coordinates | 36.7222600, -86.5772200 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin (-86.57722, 36.72226)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.00 | $21.17 | $42.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $24.17 | $48.34 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $26.49 | $52.98 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $32.42 | $64.84 |
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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