How far is Nevada, KY from Louisa, KY?

The driving distance from Nevada, KY to Louisa, KY is about 182 miles (292.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129 miles (207.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
182.01 mi
03h 29m
Flight
129.01 mi
207.62 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.01 mi
Kilometers
207.62 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.01 mi
Kilometers
292.92 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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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 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Louisa
Fri, May 22, 12:30 AM EDT
Return by in Nevada
Fri, May 22, 4:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nevada
2026-05-21T21:01
Arrive Louisa
Fri, May 22, 12:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nevada
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Owingsville
KY

City in Bath County, Kentucky

From Nevada
90.9 mi
01h 44m
To Louisa
91.1 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    93 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Louisa, Ashland

    1678 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Louisa Road

    21.1 mi · 24 min · Louisa Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Old US Hwy 23

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Old US Hwy 23

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    1846 ft · 31 sec · Madison Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Madison Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
110 mi · 60%
Louisa Road
21.1 mi · 12%
Louisville Road
13.3 mi · 7%
Bluegrass Parkway
12 mi · 7%
New Circle Road
5.65 mi · 3%
Perryville Road
5.19 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Keep slight left

93 mi · 01h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53 mi
129 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Owingsville
01h 44m from Nevada
Leave By
10:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Nevada and Chance Rain Showers near Louisa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 182 miles (292.9 km) and usually takes 03h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Owingsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.9 miles from Nevada and 91.1 miles from Louisa.

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

The direct path is about 129 miles (207.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 53 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.21 one way or $48.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Nevada and Chance Rain Showers near Louisa.

Stop Ideas Near Owingsville

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

56 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

95 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

105 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

119 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nevada and Louisa. Straight-line distance: 129.01 mi (207.62 km).

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#1 Nevada

Nevada is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.6964600, -84.9096800
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Louisa

#2 Louisa

City in Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA

Population2,325
Coordinates38.1142500, -82.6032100
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Start: Nevada (-84.90968, 37.69646)
End: Louisa (-82.60321, 38.11425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.42 gal
24.31 L · about $24.21
Round trip
$48.42
12.84 gal · 48.62 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.1 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.21 $48.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.30 $54.61
Premium $4.65 $29.88 $59.76
Diesel $5.30 $34.05 $68.10

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 · May 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Nevada and Louisa. The current time is 21:01:02.

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.