How far is Nevada, KY from Jeffersontown, KY?

The driving distance from Nevada, KY to Jeffersontown, KY is about 67.7 miles (109 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
67.72 mi
01h 23m
Flight
49.55 mi
79.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.55 mi
Kilometers
79.75 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.72 mi
Kilometers
108.98 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jeffersontown
Thu, Oct 15, 8:12 PM EDT
Return by in Nevada
Thu, Oct 15, 9:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nevada
2026-10-15T18:49
Arrive Jeffersontown
Thu, Oct 15, 8:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Bardstown
KY

City in Kentucky

From Nevada
33.8 mi
00h 41m
To Jeffersontown
33.9 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
82°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.1 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East John Rowan Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 4 min · East John Rowan Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North 3rd Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Louisville Road

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Louisville Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Bardstown Rd; Louisville Road

    1173 ft · 15 sec · Bardstown Rd; Louisville Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Bardstown Road; Louisville Road

    123 m · 5 sec · Bardstown Road; Louisville Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Bardstown Rd;Louisville Road

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Bardstown Rd;Louisville Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Mt Washington Bypass

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Mt Washington Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue on Bardstown Road

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Bardstown Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Seatonville Road

    2182 ft · 45 sec · Seatonville Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Lovers Lane

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Lovers Lane

  17. 17

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

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Billtown Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Watterson Trail

    1354 ft · 50 sec · Watterson Trail

  19. 19

    Turn right

    62 m · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Springfield Road
30.7 mi · 45%
Louisville Road
14 mi · 21%
Bardstown Road
5.63 mi · 8%
Perryville Road
4.03 mi · 6%
East John Rowan Boulevard
3.33 mi · 5%
Mt Washington Bypass
2.54 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
49.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bardstown
00h 41m from Nevada
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Nevada and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jeffersontown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.7 miles (109 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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 33.8 miles from Nevada and 33.9 miles from Jeffersontown.

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

The direct path is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.55 one way or $19.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Nevada and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jeffersontown.

Stop Ideas Near Bardstown

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

56 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nevada and Jeffersontown. Straight-line distance: 49.55 mi (79.75 km).

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#1 Nevada

Nevada is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.6964600, -84.9096800
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Jeffersontown

#2 Jeffersontown

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population27,562
Coordinates38.1942400, -85.5644000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Nevada (-84.90968, 37.69646)
End: Jeffersontown (-85.5644, 38.19424)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.05 L · about $9.55
Round trip
$19.10
4.78 gal · 18.1 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $9.55 $19.10
Mid-grade $4.56 $10.90 $21.80
Premium $5.00 $11.95 $23.89
Diesel $6.12 $14.62 $29.24

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Nevada and Jeffersontown. The current time is 18:49:43.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.