How far is Nevada, KY from Shepherdsville, KY?
The driving distance from Nevada, KY to Shepherdsville, KY is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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 16m.
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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 Shepherdsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nevada and Shepherdsville.
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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
4.4 mi · 6 min · East John Rowan Boulevard
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Continue on New Shepherdsville Road
7.9 mi · 12 min · New Shepherdsville Road
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Continue on Clermont Road
6.4 mi · 10 min · Clermont Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1603 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kentucky Turnpike
3.2 mi · 3 min · Kentucky Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 480
1300 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on KY 480
67 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Cedar Grove Road
2170 ft · 47 sec · Cedar Grove Road
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Continue on Cedar Grove Road
2408 ft · 48 sec · Cedar Grove Road
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Turn straight onto Old Preston Highway South
2496 ft · 51 sec · Old Preston Highway South
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Turn right onto Preston Highway
854 ft · 14 sec · Preston Highway
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Continue on South Buckman Street
995 ft · 19 sec · South Buckman Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
62 m · 9 sec · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nevada and Shepherdsville.
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.
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 Shepherdsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nevada to Shepherdsville?
The road trip is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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 29.7 miles from Nevada and 29.8 miles from Shepherdsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.39 one way or $16.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 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 Shepherdsville.
Stop Ideas Near Bardstown
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nevada and Shepherdsville. Straight-line distance: 48.39 mi (77.87 km).
#1 Nevada
Nevada is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.6964600, -84.9096800 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shepherdsville
City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 12,297 |
| Coordinates | 37.9884000, -85.7157900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shepherdsville (-85.71579, 37.9884)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.39 | $16.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $9.58 | $19.15 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $10.50 | $20.99 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $12.85 | $25.69 |
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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