How far is Nevada, KY from Hardinsburg, KY?

The driving distance from Nevada, KY to Hardinsburg, KY is about 109 miles (175.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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
108.98 mi
02h 11m
Flight
84.94 mi
136.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.94 mi
Kilometers
136.69 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.98 mi
Kilometers
175.39 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hardinsburg
Sun, Apr 12, 10:48 AM CDT
Return by in Nevada
Sun, Apr 12, 2:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nevada
2026-04-12T09:37
Arrive Hardinsburg
Sun, Apr 12, 11:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:06 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
Elizabethtown
KY

County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States

From Nevada
54.4 mi
01h 05m
To Hardinsburg
54.6 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bugg Road

    2 m · 3 sec · Bugg Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Perryville Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Perryville Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    3112 ft · 41 sec · East 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Springfield Road

    15.6 mi · 18 min · Springfield Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    28 m · 1 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    14.9 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit left toward Bluegrass Parkway West

    1169 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway

    23.9 mi · 26 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    2137 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1196 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62, KY 61: Elizabethtown

    1576 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 62: Historic Downtown Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown

    65 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Mulberry Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Mulberry Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Ring Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Ring Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Dixie Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · North Dixie Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on North Dixie Highway

    2473 ft · 49 sec · North Dixie Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Joe Prather Highway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Joe Prather Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Flaherty Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Flaherty Road

  19. 19

    Turn left

    24.3 mi · 28 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto State Highway N259

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway N259

  21. 21

    Continue on East 3rd Street

    2417 ft · 48 sec · East 3rd Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Springfield Road
30.5 mi · 28%
Bluegrass Parkway
24.5 mi · 22%
Joe Prather Highway
10.4 mi · 10%
North Dixie Highway
4.93 mi · 5%
Perryville Road
4.03 mi · 4%
Ring Road
4.01 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

24.3 mi · 00h 28m

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
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
84.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabethtown
01h 05m from Nevada
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Nevada and Mostly Sunny near Hardinsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 109 miles (175.4 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Elizabethtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.4 miles from Nevada and 54.6 miles from Hardinsburg.

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

The direct path is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.52 one way or $29.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Nevada and Hardinsburg, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nevada and Mostly Sunny near Hardinsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Elizabethtown

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

63 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nevada and Hardinsburg. Straight-line distance: 84.94 mi (136.69 km).

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#1 Nevada

Nevada is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.6964600, -84.9096800
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Hardinsburg

#2 Hardinsburg

County seat of Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States

Population2,345
Coordinates37.7800600, -86.4605300
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Nevada (-84.90968, 37.69646)
End: Hardinsburg (-86.46053, 37.78006)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.85 gal
14.56 L · about $14.52
Round trip
$29.04
7.7 gal · 29.12 L
Estimated CO2
34.2 kg one way
Round trip: 68.4 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.52 $29.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.37 $32.75
Premium $4.65 $17.92 $35.84
Diesel $5.30 $20.42 $40.84

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 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Nevada, KY and Hardinsburg, KY. The current time in Nevada is 09:37:08, although it is 08:37:08 in Hardinsburg.

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.