How far is Nevada, KY from Mount Sterling, KY?
The driving distance from Nevada, KY to Mount Sterling, KY is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Oldham County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nevada and Mount Sterling.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nevada and Mount Sterling.
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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
12.9 mi · 15 min · Louisville Road
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Take the exit slight right
2316 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway
12 mi · 13 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort
571 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Lexington Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Versailles Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road
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Take the exit straight toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road
2735 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Circle Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · New Circle Road
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Turn left onto North Broadway
1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashland
2515 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
16.6 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
11.9 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 460, KY 11: Flemingsburg, Mount Sterling
1554 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Maysville Road
1559 ft · 30 sec · Maysville Road
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Continue on North Maysville Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Maysville Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
118 m · 9 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North Bank Street
34 m · 5 sec · North Bank Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Bank Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nevada and Mount Sterling.
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.
I 64 East
Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
16.6 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Nevada and Mostly Sunny near Mount Sterling.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nevada to Mount Sterling?
The road trip is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Crestwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Nevada and 39.7 miles from Mount Sterling.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.56 one way or $21.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nevada and Mostly Sunny near Mount Sterling.
Stop Ideas Near Crestwood
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 Crestwood.
Maysville
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nevada and Mount Sterling. Straight-line distance: 58.28 mi (93.79 km).
#1 Nevada
Nevada is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.6964600, -84.9096800 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Sterling
City in Montgomery County, Kentucky
| Population | 7,246 |
| Coordinates | 38.0564700, -83.9432600 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Sterling (-83.94326, 38.05647)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $10.56 | $21.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.91 | $23.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.03 | $26.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.85 | $29.70 |
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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