How far is Nevada, KY from Providence, KY?

The driving distance from Nevada, KY to Providence, KY is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
95.73 mi
01h 59m
Flight
79.34 mi
127.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.34 mi
Kilometers
127.68 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.73 mi
Kilometers
154.07 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Providence
Sun, Apr 19, 9:53 AM EDT
Return by in Nevada
Sun, Apr 19, 11:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nevada
2026-04-19T07:54
Arrive Providence
Sun, Apr 19, 9:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 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

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
Mount Vernon
KY

City in Rockcastle County, Kentucky

From Nevada
47.8 mi
00h 59m
To Providence
47.9 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bugg Road

    2 m · 3 sec · Bugg Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Perryville Road

    111 m · 6 sec · Perryville Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Quirks Run Road

    3.9 mi · 9 min · Quirks Run Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Perryville Road

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Perryville Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Danville Bypass

    5.5 mi · 7 min · South Danville Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on Stanford Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Stanford Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Danville Road

    29 mi · 34 min · Danville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on South Daniel Boone Trail

    2 mi · 3 min · South Daniel Boone Trail

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  13. 13

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    14.1 mi · 18 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Manchester Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Manchester Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    153 m · 14 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto School Street

    1670 ft · 46 sec · School Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Sharp Gap Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sharp Gap Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    561 ft · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Daniel Boone Trail
31.8 mi · 33%
Danville Road
29 mi · 30%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
14.1 mi · 15%
South Danville Bypass
5.55 mi · 6%
Perryville Road
4.53 mi · 5%
Quirks Run Road
3.87 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South Daniel Boone Trail

Merge slight left

29.6 mi · 00h 32m

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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
79.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Vernon
00h 59m from Nevada
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Nevada and Chance Rain Showers near Providence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from Nevada and 47.9 miles from Providence.

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

The direct path is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.75 one way or $25.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Nevada and Chance Rain Showers near Providence.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nevada and Providence. Straight-line distance: 79.34 mi (127.68 km).

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#1 Nevada

Nevada is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.6964600, -84.9096800
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Providence

#2 Providence

City in Webster County, Kentucky, United States

Population2,986
Coordinates36.8670300, -83.9115900
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Nevada (-84.90968, 37.69646)
End: Providence (-83.91159, 36.86703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.38 gal
12.79 L · about $12.75
Round trip
$25.49
6.76 gal · 25.58 L
Estimated CO2
30 kg one way
Round trip: 60.1 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.75 $25.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.38 $28.75
Premium $4.65 $15.73 $31.46
Diesel $5.30 $17.93 $35.86

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Nevada and Providence. The current time is 07:54:15.

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.