How far is Nevada, KY from Jackson, KY?

The driving distance from Nevada, KY to Jackson, KY is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m 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
127.65 mi
02h 31m
Flight
84.1 mi
135.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.1 mi
Kilometers
135.35 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.65 mi
Kilometers
205.43 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jackson
Sun, Apr 12, 12:08 PM EDT
Return by in Nevada
Sun, Apr 12, 2:39 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 Jackson
Sun, Apr 12, 12:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:28 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
Winchester
KY

City in and the county seat of Clark County, Kentucky, United States

From Nevada
63.8 mi
01h 15m
To Jackson
63.9 mi
01h 15m

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
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.7 mi · 8 min · New Circle Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashland

    2515 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Mountain Parkway

    42.6 mi · 46 min · Mountain Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue on KY 15

    159 m · 7 sec · KY 15

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    17.1 mi · 20 min

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Road

    2859 ft · 43 sec · Park Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    786 ft · 19 sec · Washington Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1029 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Brown Street

    76 m · 7 sec · Brown Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto College Avenue

    21 m · 7 sec · College Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Hurst Lane

    14 m · 2 sec · Hurst Lane

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hurst Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mountain Parkway
43.8 mi · 34%
KY 15
17.2 mi · 13%
I 64 East
16.6 mi · 13%
Louisville Road
13.3 mi · 10%
Bluegrass Parkway
12 mi · 9%
New Circle Road
5.65 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Mountain Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Mountain Parkway

42.6 mi · 00h 46m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.5 mi
84.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
01h 15m from Nevada
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Nevada and Mostly Clear near Jackson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.8 miles from Nevada and 63.9 miles from Jackson.

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

The direct path is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 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 1:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.97 one way or $33.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Winchester

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

82 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nevada and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 84.1 mi (135.35 km).

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#1 Nevada

Nevada is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.6964600, -84.9096800
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Jackson

#2 Jackson

City in Breathitt County, Kentucky, United States

Population1,917
Coordinates37.5531500, -83.3835100
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Start: Nevada (-84.90968, 37.69646)
End: Jackson (-83.38351, 37.55315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.5 gal
17.05 L · about $16.97
Round trip
$33.94
9 gal · 34.1 L
Estimated CO2
40 kg one way
Round trip: 80 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.97 $33.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.14 $38.28
Premium $4.65 $20.94 $41.89
Diesel $5.30 $23.87 $47.74

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

There is no time difference between Nevada and Jackson. The current time is 09:37:18.

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.