How far is Nevada, KY from Jackson, KY?
The driving distance from Nevada, KY to Jackson, KY is about 11.8 miles (19 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, United Sates of America
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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.
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Start on Bugg Road
2 m · 5 sec · Bugg Road
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Turn left onto Perryville Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · Perryville Road
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Continue on Perryville Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Perryville Street
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Continue on Mooreland Avenue
1070 ft · 25 sec · Mooreland Avenue
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Turn left onto South College Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South College Street
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Continue on Louisville Road
2.6 mi · 3 min · Louisville Road
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Turn left onto Jackson Pike
1.2 mi · 5 min · Jackson Pike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Pike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nevada and Jackson.
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.
Perryville Road
Turn left onto Perryville Road
5.19 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Nevada and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 11.8 miles (19 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Harrodsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.9 miles from Nevada and 5.9 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.64 one way or $3.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 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 Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Harrodsburg
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 Harrodsburg.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nevada and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 9.13 mi (14.7 km).
#1 Nevada
Nevada is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.6964600, -84.9096800 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jackson
Jackson is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.8250800, -84.8707900 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jackson (-84.87079, 37.82508)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.00 | $1.64 | $3.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $1.87 | $3.74 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
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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