How far is Nevada, KY from Morgantown, KY?

The driving distance from Nevada, KY to Morgantown, KY is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.6 miles (165.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
122.58 mi
02h 29m
Flight
102.58 mi
165.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.58 mi
Kilometers
165.09 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.58 mi
Kilometers
197.28 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morgantown
Sun, Apr 12, 11:07 AM CDT
Return by in Nevada
Sun, Apr 12, 2:36 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 Morgantown
Sun, Apr 12, 12:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:30 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
Elizabethtown
KY

County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States

From Nevada
61.2 mi
01h 14m
To Morgantown
61.3 mi
01h 14m

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
85°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 43 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

    14.9 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit left toward Bluegrass Parkway West

    1169 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway

    23.9 mi · 26 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway

    1079 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West

    1286 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    41.7 mi · 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 79: Caneyville, Morgantown

    1125 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Morgantown Street

    107 m · 7 sec · Morgantown Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Morgantown Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Morgantown Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Caneyville Road

    12.4 mi · 22 min · Caneyville Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Beaver Dam Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Beaver Dam Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    32 m · 5 sec · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
41.7 mi · 34%
Springfield Road
30.5 mi · 25%
Bluegrass Parkway
26 mi · 21%
Caneyville Road
12.4 mi · 10%
Perryville Road
4.03 mi · 3%
Morgantown Road
3.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Western Kentucky Parkway

Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

41.7 mi · 00h 45m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
102.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabethtown
01h 14m from Nevada
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Nevada and Mostly Sunny near Morgantown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Elizabethtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.2 miles from Nevada and 61.3 miles from Morgantown.

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

The direct path is about 102.6 miles (165.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.29 one way or $32.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Nevada and Morgantown, 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 Mostly Sunny near Morgantown.

Stop Ideas Near Elizabethtown

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

63 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nevada and Morgantown. Straight-line distance: 102.58 mi (165.09 km).

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#1 Nevada

Nevada is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.6964600, -84.9096800
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Morgantown

#2 Morgantown

County seat in Kentucky

Population2,373
Coordinates37.2256000, -86.6836000
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Start: Nevada (-84.90968, 37.69646)
End: Morgantown (-86.6836, 37.2256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.32 gal
16.37 L · about $16.29
Round trip
$32.58
8.64 gal · 32.74 L
Estimated CO2
38.4 kg one way
Round trip: 76.8 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.29 $32.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.37 $36.75
Premium $4.65 $20.11 $40.21
Diesel $5.30 $22.91 $45.83

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Nevada, KY and Morgantown, KY. The current time in Nevada is 09:37:18, although it is 08:37:18 in Morgantown.

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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.