How far is Nevada, KY from Morganfield, KY?
The driving distance from Nevada, KY to Morganfield, KY is about 206.5 miles (332.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.4 miles (264.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 54m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nevada and Morganfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nevada and Morganfield.
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Start on Bugg Road
2 m · 3 sec · Bugg Road
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Turn right onto Perryville Road
4 mi · 6 min · Perryville Road
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
3112 ft · 41 sec · East 2nd Street
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Continue on Springfield Road
15.6 mi · 18 min · Springfield Road
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Turn left
28 m · 1 sec
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Keep slight right
14.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit left toward Bluegrass Parkway West
1169 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway
23.9 mi · 26 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Keep slight left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
1079 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
1286 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown
1710 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
59.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 165 North: Owensboro
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
28.2 mi · 30 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West, US 231 South: Henderson
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Wendell Ford Expressway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Wendell Ford Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Audubon Parkway West: Henderson
2333 ft · 57 sec
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Continue straight
23.2 mi · 25 min
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Continue on US 41 South: Madisonville
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South: Morganfield
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue on Henderson Bypass
4.7 mi · 7 min · Henderson Bypass
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Turn left onto South Green Street
18.4 mi · 22 min · South Green Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
39 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nevada and Morganfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Western Kentucky Parkway
Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
59.1 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Nevada and Partly Sunny near Morganfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nevada to Morganfield?
The road trip is about 206.5 miles (332.3 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?
Caneyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.1 miles from Nevada and 103.3 miles from Morganfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.4 miles (264.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.49 one way or $54.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Nevada and Morganfield, 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 Partly Sunny near Morganfield.
Stop Ideas Near Caneyville
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 Caneyville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nevada and Morganfield. Straight-line distance: 164.41 mi (264.59 km).
#1 Nevada
Nevada is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.6964600, -84.9096800 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Morganfield
City in Union County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 3,385 |
| Coordinates | 37.6833800, -87.9166900 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morganfield (-87.91669, 37.68338)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 332 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $27.49 | $54.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.00 | $62.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.93 | $67.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.67 | $77.33 |
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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