How far is Nevada, KY from Saint Matthews, KY?
The driving distance from Nevada, KY to Saint Matthews, KY is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.9 miles (90 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
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You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nevada and Saint Matthews.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nevada and Saint Matthews.
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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
15.1 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto East John Rowan Boulevard
3.3 mi · 4 min · East John Rowan Boulevard
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North 3rd Street
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Continue on Louisville Road
12.6 mi · 14 min · Louisville Road
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Continue on Bardstown Rd; Louisville Road
1173 ft · 15 sec · Bardstown Rd; Louisville Road
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Continue on Bardstown Road; Louisville Road
123 m · 5 sec · Bardstown Road; Louisville Road
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Continue on Bardstown Rd;Louisville Road
2.6 mi · 3 min · Bardstown Rd;Louisville Road
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Continue on Mt Washington Bypass
2.5 mi · 3 min · Mt Washington Bypass
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Continue on Bardstown Road
8.7 mi · 12 min · Bardstown Road
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Turn slight right
69 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Breckenridge Lane
5.5 mi · 11 min · Breckenridge Lane
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Turn left onto Shelbyville Road
80 m · 10 sec · Shelbyville Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Lexington Road
94 m · 17 sec · Lexington Road
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Turn sharp left onto Frankfort Avenue
130 m · 12 sec · Frankfort Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shelbyville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nevada and Saint Matthews.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Springfield Road
Continue on Springfield Road
15.6 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Nevada and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Matthews.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nevada to Saint Matthews?
The road trip is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Bardstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Nevada and 36.3 miles from Saint Matthews.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.9 miles (90 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.23 one way or $20.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Nevada and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Matthews.
Stop Ideas Near Bardstown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nevada and Saint Matthews. Straight-line distance: 55.94 mi (90.03 km).
#1 Nevada
Nevada is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.6964600, -84.9096800 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Matthews
City
| Population | 17,985 |
| Coordinates | 38.2528500, -85.6557900 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Matthews (-85.65579, 38.25285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $4.00 | $10.23 | $20.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $11.67 | $23.35 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $12.79 | $25.59 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $15.66 | $31.32 |
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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