How far is Nevada, KY from Sturgis, KY?

The driving distance from Nevada, KY to Sturgis, KY is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.6 miles (271.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
205.86 mi
04h 01m
Flight
168.55 mi
271.26 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.55 mi
Kilometers
271.26 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.86 mi
Kilometers
331.3 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sturgis
Sun, May 24, 6:46 PM CDT
Return by in Nevada
Sun, May 24, 11:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nevada
2026-05-24T15:45
Arrive Sturgis
Sun, May 24, 7:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nevada
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Caneyville
KY

Human settlement in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Nevada
102.8 mi
02h 00m
To Sturgis
103.1 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bugg Road

    2 m · 3 sec · Bugg Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Perryville Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Perryville Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    3112 ft · 41 sec · East 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Springfield Road

    15.6 mi · 18 min · Springfield Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    28 m · 1 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    14.9 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit left toward Bluegrass Parkway West

    1169 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway

    23.9 mi · 26 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway

    1079 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West

    1286 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    97.7 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North: Henderson

    2909 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1749 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 281: Madisonville, Providence

    1025 ft · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Island Ford Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Island Ford Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Nebo Road

    8.5 mi · 13 min · Nebo Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    2793 ft · 47 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Nebo Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Nebo Road

  23. 23

    Turn left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Continue on North Broadway Street

    5.1 mi · 8 min · North Broadway Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Kentucky 109

    1773 ft · 30 sec · Kentucky 109

  27. 27

    Continue on Green Street

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Green Street

  28. 28

    Turn right

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    132 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
97.7 mi · 47%
Springfield Road
30.5 mi · 15%
Bluegrass Parkway
26 mi · 13%
Nebo Road
14.1 mi · 7%
I 69 North
10.1 mi · 5%
Green Street
7.19 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Western Kentucky Parkway

Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

97.7 mi · 01h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.3 mi
168.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caneyville
02h 00m from Nevada
Leave By
8:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Nevada and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sturgis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?

Caneyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.8 miles from Nevada and 103.1 miles from Sturgis.

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

The direct path is about 168.6 miles (271.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 8:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.38 one way or $54.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Nevada and Sturgis, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Nevada and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sturgis.

Stop Ideas Near Caneyville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Caneyville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Caneyville.

BUS

Madisonville, KY

88 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

112 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Evansville, IN

113 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nevada and Sturgis. Straight-line distance: 168.55 mi (271.26 km).

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#1 Nevada

Nevada is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.6964600, -84.9096800
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Sturgis

#2 Sturgis

Human settlement in Union County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,792
Coordinates37.5467100, -87.9839100
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Start: Nevada (-84.90968, 37.69646)
End: Sturgis (-87.98391, 37.54671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.26 gal
27.5 L · about $27.38
Round trip
$54.75
14.52 gal · 55 L
Estimated CO2
64.5 kg one way
Round trip: 129 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.38 $54.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.88 $61.75
Premium $4.65 $33.79 $67.58
Diesel $5.30 $38.51 $77.01

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 · May 24, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Nevada, KY and Sturgis, KY. The current time in Nevada is 15:45:01, although it is 14:45:01 in Sturgis.

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.