How far is Nevada, KY from Paintsville, KY?
The driving distance from Nevada, KY to Paintsville, KY is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Powell County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nevada and Paintsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nevada and Paintsville.
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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 right to continue on Mountain Parkway
76.7 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Mountain Parkway
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Turn left onto Rock House Road
1.4 km · 58 sec · Rock House Road
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Continue on Wheeler Branch Road
1 km · 43 sec · Wheeler Branch Road
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Continue on New Paintsville Road
12.1 mi · 14 min · New Paintsville Road
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on 3rd Street
1125 ft · 24 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Court Street
151 m · 22 sec · Court Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Court Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nevada and Paintsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Mountain Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Mountain Parkway
76.7 mi · 01h 23m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Nevada and Chance Rain Showers near Paintsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nevada to Paintsville?
The road trip is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Clay City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.1 miles from Nevada and 79.2 miles from Paintsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.08 one way or $42.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Nevada and Chance Rain Showers near Paintsville.
Stop Ideas Near Clay City
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 Clay City.
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nevada and Paintsville. Straight-line distance: 115.15 mi (185.31 km).
#1 Nevada
Nevada is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.6964600, -84.9096800 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Paintsville
City in Kentucky
| Population | 3,925 |
| Coordinates | 37.8145400, -82.8071100 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paintsville (-82.80711, 37.81454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $21.08 | $42.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.77 | $47.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.02 | $52.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.65 | $59.30 |
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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